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GAMERS ARE CELEBRATING today after it was confirmed that the sixth game in the hugely popular Grand Theft Auto franchise will be released in 2025. 

Video game publisher Rockstar was due to release the trailer for the new game today, but was forced to release it late last night after it leaked online.

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Palestinians flee from East to West on Saturday as Khan Younis becomes under siege.

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