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Brad Pitt says working with dog co-star was 'really moving'

Dutch to resume Eurovision with new broadcaster

Golan will remain Syrian, vows President al-Sharaa at UN

Man Utd losses jump despite record revenues

Blueberry Strengthens MENA Presence with CMA Category 5 License and Dubai Office Launch

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels seize airports, clash with govt forces

Russia probes bear attacks, as official says town under 'siege'

China prodigy wins third Games gold as North Korea weightlifters roar

Robertson tells Spurs to 'forget' past woes

China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'

Italy police find 3 million euros stashed in mobster's house

Oil falls, stocks steady as Trump hails 'good' Iran talks

Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster

UK sets up unit to combat disinformation from Russia, AI

Tunisians shun vote for powerless new parliament

Tunisians on Saturday overwhelmingly boycotted an election for a new parliament which will have virtually no authority following a power grab by President Kais Saied in the birthplace of the Arab Spring.

France sweat on players' fitness after virus outbreak ahead of World Cup final

France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.

Leicester, Saracens edge close to Champions Cup knockout round

Former winners Leicester and Saracens edged closer to the Champions Cup knockout rounds on Saturday with their second successive pool stage wins.

Modric, 37, sets sights on Nations League title for Croatia

Luka Modric led Croatia to the bronze medal at the World Cup on Saturday and revealed he will extend his international career into 2023 in an attempt to win the Nations League.

African team to win World Cup in '15-20 years', says Morocco coach

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he believes an African team will win the World Cup in the next "15 to 20 years" after his team finished fourth in Qatar.

Rio ex-governor to be freed after 6 years in jail over corruption

The former Rio de Janeiro governor accused of receiving huge bribes over construction work for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics will soon be free after six years in prison, following a ruling by Brazil's highest court.

Ecuador leader to visit Biden, seek help fighting cartels

Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House Monday to discuss security and other issues -- delicately trying to balance his nation's deep interests with both the United States and China.

Iran actor arrested after voicing support for protests

Iran arrested a prominent actor Saturday after she voiced support for the three month old protest movement triggered by the death of a woman in custody, Iranian media reported Saturday.

Frankie Dettori: Racing's great entertainer set for farewell tour

Frankie Dettori will ride into retirement in 2023 having expanded the global profile of horse racing in much the same way that sprint legend Usain Bolt achieved in athletics.

Peru president refuses to quit as demonstrators seethe

Peru's embattled President Dina Boluarte said Saturday she would not step down in the face of violent protests over her predecessor's ouster as she called on lawmakers to bring forward elections as a way to quell unrest.

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Croatia beat Morocco to finish third at World Cup