Template:In the news
- In rugby union, the World Cup concludes with South Africa defeating England in the final (Player of the Match Duane Vermeulen pictured).
- A series of earthquakes hits Mindanao, Philippines, killing at least 21 people.
- A fire on a passenger train near Liaquatpur, Pakistan, kills at least 75 people.
- In baseball, the Washington Nationals defeat the Houston Astros to win the World Series.
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