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Ukraine takes Russia fight to 'scorching sands' of Sahel

Ukraine takes Russia fight to 'scorching sands' of Sahel

Hurricane Isaias strengthens en route to US Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias strengthens en route to US Gulf Coast

Chinese AI tool pulled to prevent 'misuse' after South Korea hacks

Chinese AI tool pulled to prevent 'misuse' after South Korea hacks

US activists deploy poll volunteers over Trump intimidation fears

US activists deploy poll volunteers over Trump intimidation fears

Asian stocks mostly up as traders weigh AI, oil dips after surge

Asian stocks mostly up as traders weigh AI, oil dips after surge

Saint Laurent designer Vaccarello leaves after glittering decade

Saint Laurent designer Vaccarello leaves after glittering decade

Walking through flames: orangutans rescued in Indonesia fires

Walking through flames: orangutans rescued in Indonesia fires

'Tough to stay here': Nepal flood survivors wait for homes

'Tough to stay here': Nepal flood survivors wait for homes

LeBron shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers

LeBron shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers

Malaysia closes schools in capital, parts of country due to haze

Malaysia closes schools in capital, parts of country due to haze

Okinawa resolution calls for revision of US forces pact after murder

Okinawa resolution calls for revision of US forces pact after murder

Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of NFL season

Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of NFL season

Verdict expected Friday in Mexico trial over murders of Australia, US surfers

Verdict expected Friday in Mexico trial over murders of Australia, US surfers

Activists hope trial will stop 'forever chemicals' at Italy plant

Activists hope trial will stop 'forever chemicals' at Italy plant
England suffer Stokes scare against gutsy Ireland

England suffer Stokes scare against gutsy Ireland

England captain Ben Stokes appeared to suffer a fresh injury problem as his side ran into some determined Ireland resistance in their Ashes warm-up at Lord's on Saturday.

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Ill Rybakina out of French Open as Ruud ends Zhang's China dream

Ill Rybakina out of French Open as Ruud ends Zhang's China dream

World number four Elena Rybakina withdrew from the French Open on Saturday due to illness, handing an unexpected and significant title boost to defending champion Iga Swiatek as Casper Ruud ended Zhang Zhizhen's dream of making history for China.

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Sweltering heat in Vietnam's north sparks power cuts

Sweltering heat in Vietnam's north sparks power cuts

Hanoi residents flocked to the Vietnamese capital's air-conditioned shopping malls on Saturday to escape power cuts at home, as the grid struggled to cope with the high demand caused by soaring heat.

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Cummings gets hat-trick as Mariners thrash City in A-League final

Cummings gets hat-trick as Mariners thrash City in A-League final

Scottish striker Jason Cummings scored a hat-trick as Central Coast Mariners stunned heavy favourites Melbourne City 6-1 to win a rollicking A-League grand final on Saturday.

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Ruud ends Zhang dream at French Open

Ruud ends Zhang dream at French Open

World number four Casper Ruud reached the French Open last 16 on Saturday with a four-sets win over China's Zhang Zhizhen.

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Moana Pasifika ruin Michael Hooper's final Waratahs home game

Moana Pasifika ruin Michael Hooper's final Waratahs home game

Michael Hooper scored a try but his last home game for the NSW Waratahs ended in defeat Saturday as the Wallabies great bid farewell ahead of a potential move overseas or even a switch to Sevens.

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Verstappen completes practice clean sweep in the rain

Verstappen completes practice clean sweep in the rain

Max Verstappen completed a clean sweep of all three practice sessions at a rainswept Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday, the defending double world champion outpacing his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez by 0.250 seconds.

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Warner unveils Sydney swansong plan

Warner unveils Sydney swansong plan

Under-pressure Australia batsman David Warner said Saturday he wanted to finish his Test career next year with a farewell match in his hometown of Sydney.

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Ill Rybakina out of French Open as China's Zhang chases landmark win

Ill Rybakina out of French Open as China's Zhang chases landmark win

World number four Elena Rybakina withdrew from the French Open on Saturday due to illness, handing a significant and unexpected title boost to defending champion Iga Swiatek as Zhang Zhizhen chased history for China.

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UK police arrest 19 activists ahead of Epsom Derby

UK police arrest 19 activists ahead of Epsom Derby

British police Saturday arrested 19 people ahead of the Epsom Derby after the rights group Animal Rising vowed to defy a court injunction and disrupt the blue-riband horse race.

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In The News

US says talks with China 'essential' to curb risk of conflict US says talks with China 'essential' to curb risk of conflict
Ill Rybakina withdraws from French Open, hands Swiatek title boost Ill Rybakina withdraws from French Open, hands Swiatek title boost
From slums to stardom: Uganda's Ghetto Kids From slums to stardom: Uganda's Ghetto Kids
UK drug crime boss in jail after fleeing to Thailand UK drug crime boss in jail after fleeing to Thailand
One dead, three missing in Japan after heavy rain One dead, three missing in Japan after heavy rain
World record-setter Kipyegon warns of more to come World record-setter Kipyegon warns of more to come
Kyiv culture war leaves famous Russian writer red-faced Kyiv culture war leaves famous Russian writer red-faced
US, Japan, S.Korea aim to share N.Korea missile warning data US, Japan, S.Korea aim to share N.Korea missile warning data
More than 280 dead, hundreds hurt in India triple train crash More than 280 dead, hundreds hurt in India triple train crash
Transylvania gears up for King Charles III's first post-coronation visit Transylvania gears up for King Charles III's first post-coronation visit
Experts warn bird flu virus changing rapidly in largest ever outbreak Experts warn bird flu virus changing rapidly in largest ever outbreak
Far-right party at new high as climate issues split Germany Far-right party at new high as climate issues split Germany
Chinese dissidents in New York open world's only Tiananmen museum Chinese dissidents in New York open world's only Tiananmen museum
Erdogan to be sworn in for third term as Turkish president Erdogan to be sworn in for third term as Turkish president
Smashed carriages and corpses: India's train disaster Smashed carriages and corpses: India's train disaster
More than 280 dead, hundreds hurt in India horror rail crash More than 280 dead, hundreds hurt in India horror rail crash
Incoming UN climate agency chief forecasts wind of change Incoming UN climate agency chief forecasts wind of change
Churchill Downs to suspend racing after 12 horse deaths Churchill Downs to suspend racing after 12 horse deaths
US says talks with China 'essential' to curb chance of conflict US says talks with China 'essential' to curb chance of conflict
Twitter safety exec quits after anti-trans video strife Twitter safety exec quits after anti-trans video strife
One dead, two missing in Japan after heavy rain One dead, two missing in Japan after heavy rain
Australia's Lee leads LPGA Americas Open Australia's Lee leads LPGA Americas Open