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Australian police charge man over 'targeted' attack on lawmaker

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Rubio lands in India for 'trade diplomacy'

Zelensky, US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup

China opposes US ban on govt agencies from using DeepSeek

On Israeli election eve, settler violence becomes Netanyahu liability

Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment

Tech firms bear brunt of selling as stocks drop

Indonesia investigates crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment

France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM

South Korea to withdraw some Ukraine embassy staff after POW row

Threats of political violence soar in Australia's 'online echo chamber'

S. Korea warns of 'firm' response after North threatens fresh measures near border

Alberta separatists lose vote on leaving Canada

Italy falter, England and Belgium on track for Euro 2024

Defending European champions Italy drew 1-1 with North Macedonia in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday to suffer a blow in their hopes of making it to next year's finals from Group C where leaders England took a valuable point in a 1-1 away draw against Ukraine.

Ukraine steps up pressure on its allies for action against Russia

Ukraine stepped up the pressure on its Western allies Saturday, deploring the lack of progress on setting up an international tribunal to try Russia's leaders and on the transfer of frozen Russian assets.

Italy held by North Macedonia on Spalletti's debut

Italy's chances of defending their European Championship crown suffered a blow on Saturday after a 1-1 away draw at North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying.

Aussie Lee grabs lead at LPGA Queen City Championship

Australia's Minjee Lee opened with three consecutive birdies on her way to a seven-under par 65 and a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Queen City Championship.

Rescues underway in flood-hit Greek towns as toll rises to 11

Firefighters backed by the army were rescuing hundreds of people Saturday in villages in central Greece blocked off by floods, as the toll rose to 11 dead.

Ford kicks England past Argentina in World Cup opener

George Ford kicked all the points, including three drop-goals, to help 14-man England cast off a dismal run of form to claim a comprehensive 27-10 victory over Argentina in the teams’ Pool D World Cup opener on Saturday.

Hundreds of fans miss start of England v Argentina Rugby World Cup match

Hundreds of England and Argentina supporters missed the kickoff of their Rugby World Cup match in Marseille on Saturday after being delayed at the entrances to the stadium, AFP journalists saw.

Japan humiliate Euro 2024 hosts Germany 4-1 as pressure builds on Flick

Japan humiliated Euro 2024 hosts Germany 4-1 in a friendly international on Saturday, piling the pressure on struggling coach Hansi Flick.

Israelis protest ahead of court hearing on legal reforms

Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday against the hardline government's judicial overhaul, ahead of a court hearing on a major element of the controversial reforms that have split the nation.

England and Belgium stay on track for Euro 2024

England claimed a point in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier Saturday as Belgium went joint top of their group with a 1-0 away win at Azerbaijan as both sides stayed on course for the finals in Germany.

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