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Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears

Messi-less Miami beat Fire 3-2 to spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut

Surrounded by militias, Sudanese fear endless cycle of war

Mercedes expect Hungary challenge from Hamilton and Ferrari

Commonwealth Games 'where champions are made' despite slimmed down model, argues president

In Ghana, one man's race to save critically endangered fish

Trump family project in Albania has already caused 'irreparable' damage: NGOs

Wilson captain, Slipper absent in Kiss's first Wallabies squad

Bollywood blast master keeps it real with fire and fury

New Mideast fighting puts eurozone rate-setters on alert

Tearful fights, edible offerings: A glimpse into the Maradona trial

Clark clings to US Open lead as Scheffler charges

Wyndham Clark clung to a two-stroke lead after nine holes in Saturday's third round of the US Open with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler making a charge at windy Shinnecock.

Burn dons cowboy boots as England unwind at World Cup

England defender Dan Burn swapped his football boots for cowboy boots at a country music show as Thomas Tuchel's men let their hair down following their opening World Cup win against Croatia.

Miotti kicks Montpellier past Stade Francais into Top 14 final

Argentina fly-half Domingo Miotti kicked 17 points as Montpellier held on to edge Stade Francais 25-15 on Saturday in Marseille to reach the French Top 14 final.

France's Saliba says playing through the pain at World Cup

France centre-half William Saliba said Saturday he has been "gritting his teeth" and playing through the pain at the World Cup after suffering from a back problem for the past few months.

Iran says Hormuz closed as US-Iran deal falters over Lebanon

Iran said Saturday it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, jolting a fragile US-Iran agreement just as negotiators headed to Switzerland to try to salvage efforts to end the Middle East war.

Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh

Scottish police said Saturday counter-terrorism officers were investigating several attacks the previous evening in Edinburgh in which five men were wounded, suspected anti-Muslim incidents condemned by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Bagnaia scorches to Czech MotoGP sprint victory, Bezzecchi suspended

Italy's Francesco Bagnaia scorched to victory in the Czech MotoGP sprint in Brno on Saturday, while championship leader Marco Bezzechi was suspended for Sunday's race for striking a steward.

Clark begins with bogey as McIlroy charges at US Open

Leader Wyndham Clark made a bogey at the first hole to begin his third round Saturday at the US Open while Rory McIlroy made a charge with three consecutive birdies.

Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests

Bolivia's president on Saturday declared a state of emergency and deployed soldiers and bulldozers to raze anti-government roadblocks that have paralyzed the Andean nation.

Specter of military escalation hangs over Colombia vote

Colombians elect a new president on Sunday, with the frontrunner's plans for a military offensive against resurgent armed groups splitting voters, and even the military ranks.

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