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Bolsonaro edges past Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off

Research into weight-loss drugs tipped for Nobel as award week opens

Rubio visits Iceland as US boosts Arctic presence

US Supreme Court hears bid to shut the door on climate suits

Bolsonaro leads Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off

Chourio walk-off single lifts Brewers over Padres

Patriots inflict first Bills defeat as Chiefs keep winning

Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula in near-done Brazil vote count

Pacific nations take centre stage at 'pre-COP' climate summit

Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula in partial Brazil poll results

Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach Jesus

Titan FX Launches Second “Dream Beyond Borders 2.0” Brand Commercial Featuring Keisuke Honda

Portugal move into Nations League knockout stage, Germany held

Israel wear black armbands in Ireland stalemate

Fighting rocks Sudan capital as army battles paramilitaries

Air strikes and artillery exchanges rocked the Sudanese capital Saturday as paramilitaries and the regular army traded attacks on each other's bases, days after the army warned the country was at a "dangerous" turning point.

Saudis among hundreds of Yemen POWs freed on day two of swap

Hundreds of prisoners of war, including Saudis, were freed Saturday as part of a cross-border exchange between a Saudi-led military coalition and Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.

Gavi would be happiest staying at Barca - Xavi

Xavi Hernandez believes young Barcelona midfielder Gavi would be happiest staying at the club, amid speculation he could leave in the summer, the Catalan coach said Saturday.

Pogacar enters Amstel thirsty for more victories

Tadej Pogacar resumes his relentless pursuit of victories on Sunday in the Amstel Gold one-day cycling classic in the Netherlands.

Ireland look to shine in maiden Sri Lanka Tests

Ireland are smarting after the Bangladesh Test slipped through their fingers but skipper Andrew Balbirnie said Saturday his team can go the distance in their maiden five-day series in Sri Lanka.

Saudis among hundreds of Yemen war prisoners freed on day two of swap

Hundreds of prisoners of war, including Saudis, were freed on Saturday as part of a cross-border exchange between a Saudi-led military coalition and Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.

US and Vietnam pledge to boost ties during Blinken visit to Hanoi

The United States and Vietnam said Saturday they hoped to upgrade diplomatic ties, days after a flare-up in tensions with China over Taiwan.

Bad Bunny makes history with sweeping Coachella set

Bad Bunny was among Coachella's most hotly anticipated acts and the Puerto Rican reggaeton giant delivered late Friday, performing two hours of his numerous hits set against an homage to trailblazing Latino artists.

Indian bowler Bumrah begins rehab after back surgery

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has started rehabilitation after successful back surgery, India's cricket board said Saturday, with the focus now on the one-day World Cup.

Grand National punters hope Blackmore is on song

The Rachael Blackmore effect brought her mount Ain't That A Shame heavy backing on Saturday, hours away from the world's greatest steeplechase the Grand National at Aintree racecourse.

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