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South Korea election office raided in fake turnout figures probe: investigators

Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez

Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds

Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran

Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe

Record-equalling Red Sox streak halted at 15 wins

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

New Zealand set England record 463 to win second Test

England were left with a record chase of 463 to win a Test match after bowling out New Zealand on the fourth day at the Oval on Saturday.

Driver killed, 28 in hospital as UK train collision probed

UK accident investigators were on Saturday probing the cause of a train collision north of London which killed a driver and injured scores of passengers, nine critically.

Diplomats hold US-Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreat

Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.

New Zealand pile on the runs to leave England facing record chase in 2nd Test

England were left with a record chase to win a Test match despite taking three New Zealand wickets on Saturday's fourth morning at the Oval as Daryl Mitchell helped pile on the runs for the Black Caps.

Shahidi hits ton but India bowl out Afghanistan for 218

Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi hit his first ODI century but India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 as the hosts look to sweep the series in the third one-day international on Saturday.

Court bans Spanish PM's wife from leaving country

A Spanish court has ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begona Gomez, to stand trial by jury for corruption and banned her from leaving the country, according to a court order released Saturday.

Israel strikes south Lebanon despite truce announced with Hezbollah

Israel carried out deadly strikes in south Lebanon on Saturday and Hezbollah maintained it had the right to respond, hours after the United States announced a renewed ceasefire in fighting that had strained a fledgling deal with Iran.

Japan's Ogura smashes own track record to take Czech MotoGP pole

Aprilia rider Ai Ogura smashed his own track record to earn his maiden pole position for the Czech MotoGP in Brno on Saturday.

Hurricanes blow away Chiefs in record-breaking Super Rugby final

The Wellington Hurricanes completed a dominant season by blowing away the Waikato Chiefs 60-5 in Saturday's Super Rugby final to secure their first title in a decade.

Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch

High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket.

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