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At least 16 dead, mostly children, in India fire: officials

At least 16 dead, mostly children, in India fire: officials

At least 16 people were killed, most of them children, when a fire broke out at a packed amusement park arcade in India on Saturday, officials said.

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Guardiola takes the blame as Man City blow history bid in FA Cup final

Guardiola takes the blame as Man City blow history bid in FA Cup final

Pep Guardiola took the blame for Manchester City's shock 2-1 defeat against Manchester United in the FA Cup final as the boss admitted his game-plan backfired on Saturday.

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Toulouse outlast Leinster in Champions Cup final thriller

Toulouse outlast Leinster in Champions Cup final thriller

Toulouse inflicted yet more Champions Cup final heartbreak on Leinster with a thrilling 31-22 extra-time win over the Irish province as the French side were crowned kings of European club rugby for a record-extending sixth time on Saturday.

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Awards night kicks off at politically charged Cannes

Awards night kicks off at politically charged Cannes

A jury led by Greta Gerwig prepared to crown the winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday after a politically charged 77th edition packed with blood, sex and powerful feminist messages.

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Mexican youth voters dream of end to crime, pollution

Mexican youth voters dream of end to crime, pollution

An end to corruption, drug-related violence and pollution are some of the hopes and dreams of millions of young Mexicans preparing to vote in their first presidential election.

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Ten Hag unclear on future despite Man Utd's FA Cup win

Ten Hag unclear on future despite Man Utd's FA Cup win

Erik ten Hag admitted he does not know whether he will still be Manchester United manager next season even as he celebrated a famous FA Cup final win against Manchester City on Saturday.

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Pogacar sets seal on crushing Giro d'Italia triumph to emulate Merckx

Pogacar sets seal on crushing Giro d'Italia triumph to emulate Merckx

Tadej Pogacar ensured he will win the Giro d'Italia in a style reminiscent of cycling icon Eddy Merckx, blowing away the competition in Saturday's mountainous penultimate stage.

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Pole-sitter Leclerc eyes maiden Monaco win as Verstappen struggles

Pole-sitter Leclerc eyes maiden Monaco win as Verstappen struggles

Charles Leclerc stayed calm and focused on Saturday after ending Max Verstappen's record run of pole positions by topping a tense and dramatic qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Man Utd stun Man City in FA Cup final to give Ten Hag hope of avoiding the sack

Man Utd stun Man City in FA Cup final to give Ten Hag hope of avoiding the sack

Erik ten Hag made a convincing case to be spared the sack as Manchester United upset Manchester City to take the FA Cup with a shock 2-1 victory in Saturday's final.

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Leclerc claims Monaco pole to end Verstappen's record sequence

Leclerc claims Monaco pole to end Verstappen's record sequence

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc snatched pole position at his home Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, as championship leader Max Verstappen could only finish sixth fastest.

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