Hello and welcome to bbc world news. South africa are the Rugby World Cup champions for a third time in tournament history. South africa are the Rugby World Cup champions for a third time in tournament history. The spring boks took the title injapan beating england 32 points to 12 in the final overpowering the english in the second half of the game. Makazole mapimpi scored a try, putting south africa ahead 25 points to 12. And with less than ten minutes left on the clock, winger Cheslin Kolbe side stepped the England Defence and scored another try, sealing the win for the springboks. It was an historic win for the rainbow nation and for many it was more than just a rugby match. Andrew harding reports from johannesburg. Its always good to win. Back home in south africa today, ecstatic celebrations nationwide. But theres more to this rapture than just rugby. The sport was once monopolised by the white minority here, but not any more. Congratulations to the springboks and thank you for br
Negotiations with Palestinian Leader mahmoud abbas, will discuss the possibility of releasing the hostages and the situation in the gaza strip. Blinken has already arrived in jordan, which is where the negotiations will take place. Along the way, the politician met with King Abdullah ii of jordan. Among the demands of the American Country for the opening of humanitarian corridors for the population of gaza, let me remind you that Anthony Blinkens tour began in israel. In the near future he will also visit saudi arabia, egypt, qatar and the united arab emirates. Russian Foreign Ministry condemned israeli strikes on syria, according to departments, israels actions violate international law. The ministry emphasizes that the targets of the attacks were civilian infrastructure. As a result , civilians were put at risk. Such a step could lead to armed escalation throughout the region. Let me remind you that the israeli Army Launched several missiles at once towards syria. They damaged the ai
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