Putin expected in Beijing, more dependent than ever on China
Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to China next week to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping, forging even closer ties in a key strategic relationship in which experts say Moscow is increasingly the junior partner.
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After health scare, Madonna launches tour celebrating 40 years as 'Queen of Pop'
Three-and-a-half months after she was hospitalised with a bacterial infection that forced the cancellation of her 40th anniversary "Celebration" tour, Madonna returns on Saturday with the start of a 78-date tour.
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Western Hemisphere readies for a 'Ring of Fire' eclipse
Skygazers across the Americas are in for a celestial treat on Saturday: an annular solar eclipse.
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Nagelsman feels responsibility and pressure ahead of debut against USA
New Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann says he is feeling "pressure" and "responsibility" as well as pride as he takes charge of the team for the first time against the United States on Saturday.
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France, Belgium, Portugal survive late scares to reach Euro 2024
France, Belgium and Portugal all blinked with a Euro 2024 place in their grasps but clung on for one-goal victories on Friday night which made them the first sides to qualify for next year's tournament.
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Ronaldo double seals Euro 2024 qualification for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal edged a 3-2 thriller against Slovakia in Porto on Friday to book their place at Euro 2024.
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LPGA's Thompson set to miss PGA cut despite solid second round
The LPGA's Lexi Thompson looks set to miss the cut at the PGA's Shriners Children's Open despite shooting a two-under par round of 69 on Friday.
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Polls open in Australia's historic Indigenous rights referendum
Polls opened Saturday in Australia's historic referendum on rights and recognition for Indigenous citizens, capping a campaign that has exposed deep fissures between the country's white majority and the descendants of its first inhabitants.
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Belgium hold on in Austria to qualify for Euro 2024
Belgium held out with 10 men to beat Austria 3-2 in Vienna on Friday and ensure a top-two finish in Euro 2024 qualifying group F.
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WADA will have CAS decide Russia Anti-Doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Friday it will refer Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) objections about its non-compliant status to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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