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  "id": 15512222,
  "title": "Scottish leaders Celtic hit seven to leave Hearts broken",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/scottish-leaders-celtic-hit-seven-to-leave-hearts-broken-15512222",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T22:45:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/19/scottish-leaders-celtic-hit-seven-to-leave-hearts-broken"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Celtic dominated Hearts 7-1 in the Scottish Premiership, extending their lead at the top of the table. Martin O'Neill's side dominated the first half, scoring five goals. Kieran Tierney and Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by Callum Osmand's brace before the break. Laurent Mendy scored a consolation goal for Hearts in the 41st minute, before Jamie McCart scored his own goal and Camilo Duran and Nygren added further strikes in the second half. This win leaves Celtic four points clear of second-placed Rangers, who drew 2-2 with Dundee. Hearts struggled to avenge last season's title loss to Celtic, now trailing by eight points.",
  "summary": "Martin O'Neill's side moved four points clear at the top with a 7-1 statement win over their title rivals, scoring five first-half goals at Parkhead.",
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        "title": "Scottish leaders Celtic hit seven to leave Hearts broken",
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        "published": "2026-10-18T22:45:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}