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UN chief arrives in Haiti for 'solidarity' visit: official

UN chief arrives in Haiti for 'solidarity' visit: official

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Haiti on Saturday for a lightning visit aimed at showing "solidarity" with the country's people as it navigates a "tragic cycle" of overlapping security, political and economic woes, his spokesperson said.

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West Indies miss out on World Cup after Scotland loss

West Indies miss out on World Cup after Scotland loss

The West Indies failed to qualify for the Cricket World Cup for the first time as the two-time champions slumped to a seven-wicket thumping by Scotland at the qualifying event on Saturday.

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Keys lifts Eastbourne title for second time

Keys lifts Eastbourne title for second time

Madison Keys claimed the Eastbourne International for the second time on Saturday after holding off a fightback by Daria Kasatkina to win 6-2, 7-6 (15/13).

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Macron shelves Germany state visit over France riots crisis

Macron shelves Germany state visit over France riots crisis

President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday informed Berlin he was postponing a state visit to deal with the urban rioting that has rocked France for the last four nights, as the 17-year-old whose killing by police sparked the protests was laid to rest.

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Biden to host Swedish PM for talks on NATO, Ukraine

Biden to host Swedish PM for talks on NATO, Ukraine

US President Joe Biden will host Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson next week to talk about transatlantic security cooperation and the war in Ukraine, the White House said Saturday.

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'Play until I'm 50?' Venus won't rule it out

'Play until I'm 50?' Venus won't rule it out

Venus Williams insists she's not ready to call time on her career, claiming on Saturday she is probably the only player able to keep competing until she's 50.

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London Pride marchers defy climate protest

London Pride marchers defy climate protest

Revellers massed in central London Saturday for the annual Pride festival amid warnings that gay rights are under threat worldwide after decades of progress.

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Kenya in shock as road crash toll hits 52

Kenya in shock as road crash toll hits 52

The death toll from a grisly road crash in western Kenya rose to 52 on Saturday, police said, as rescuers worked to clear the wreckage from one of the deadliest traffic accidents in the country in recent years.

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Disgraced France prop Haouas signs for Biarritz

Disgraced France prop Haouas signs for Biarritz

Disgraced French prop Mohamed Haouas will play for second tier Biarritz next season after he and Top 14 outfit Clermont came to a severance agreement, according to French media on Saturday.

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Iniesta plays last game for Japan's Vissel Kobe

Iniesta plays last game for Japan's Vissel Kobe

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta played his last game for Japanese club Vissel Kobe on Saturday, as he prepares to continue his illustrious career elsewhere.

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