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All eyes on G20 for breakthrough as COP29 climate talks stall

All eyes on G20 for breakthrough as COP29 climate talks stall

Negotiations were deadlocked Saturday at the midway point of the UN climate summit, with hopes pinned on G20 leaders intervening to strike a critical finance pact at the crunch talks.

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Fritz battles past Zverev to reach ATP Finals title decider

Fritz battles past Zverev to reach ATP Finals title decider

Taylor Fritz reached the ATP Finals title decider on Saturday by beating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3) at the season-ending event in Turin.

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Xi, Biden to meet as Trump return looms

Xi, Biden to meet as Trump return looms

US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will hold their last meeting Saturday, a day after both leaders warned of turbulent times ahead as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

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Kane warns England must protect team culture under new boss

Kane warns England must protect team culture under new boss

Harry Kane says England must be careful not to lose the positive team culture they have created as they prepare for their final match before the arrival of new manager Thomas Tuchel.

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Italy beat Japan to reach BJK Cup semi-finals

Italy beat Japan to reach BJK Cup semi-finals

Italy became the first team to qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals on Saturday as Jasmine Paolini won in singles and doubles to claim a 2-1 victory over Japan.

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Super Typhoon Man-yi pounds the Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-yi pounds the Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-yi battered the Philippines on Saturday, with the national weather forecaster warning of a "potentially catastrophic and life-threatening" impact as huge waves pounded the archipelago's coastline.

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Farmers target PM Starmer in protest against new UK tax rules

Farmers target PM Starmer in protest against new UK tax rules

Hundreds of farmers, many in tractors, gathered in Wales on Saturday to protest against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government's decision to change inheritance tax rules for farms.

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Shiffrin masters Levi slalom for 98th World Cup win

Shiffrin masters Levi slalom for 98th World Cup win

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the first slalom of the World Cup season in Levi on Saturday, as she clinched her record-extending 98th win on the circuit.

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Italy's Donnarumma thankful for Mbappe absence in France showdown

Italy's Donnarumma thankful for Mbappe absence in France showdown

Gianluigi Donnarumma said Saturday that he was grateful Italy wouldn't have to face his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe in their final Nations League group match with France.

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McIlroy in three-way tie for Dubai lead

McIlroy in three-way tie for Dubai lead

Rory McIlroy holds a three-way share of the lead in Dubai as he closed in Saturday on his goal of securing both the trophies on offer at the DP World Tour Championship.

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