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Kohli hits 58 but Bangalore lose to high-flying Gujarat

Kohli hits 58 but Bangalore lose to high-flying Gujarat

Superstar cricketer Virat Kohli struck form with his first half-century of this Indian Premier League season on Saturday, but failed to inspire Royal Challengers Bangalore who slipped to their third straight loss.

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More than 20 trapped, others missing after China building collapse

More than 20 trapped, others missing after China building collapse

At least 23 people were trapped under a building that collapsed in central China, officials said Saturday, as rescuers pulled apart the rubble brick by brick in an effort to reach survivors.

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Bodies with hands tied found in Ukraine as Russia shells east

Bodies with hands tied found in Ukraine as Russia shells east

Ukrainian police on Saturday reported finding three bodies with their hands tied behind their backs as Russia continued shelling the east and Washington slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin's "depravity".

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Keita takes Liverpool top with win at Newcastle

Keita takes Liverpool top with win at Newcastle

Liverpool forged back ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League as Naby Keita's solitary goal beat Newcastle 1-0 at St. James' Park.

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Bagnaia sizzles to Jerez MotoGP pole

Bagnaia sizzles to Jerez MotoGP pole

Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia signalled a return to form by scorching his way to pole position for the Spanish MotoGP as fastest qualifier at the Jerez track Saturday.

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India seizes $725m from China's Xiaomi over 'illegal' remittances

India seizes $725m from China's Xiaomi over 'illegal' remittances

India seized $725 million from the local bank accounts of Xiaomi after a probe found the Chinese smartphone giant unlawfully sent money abroad in the guise of royalty payments, authorities said Saturday.

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Dozens trapped in China building collapse

Dozens trapped in China building collapse

Dozens of people were trapped under a building which collapsed in central China, officials said Saturday, as rescuers clawed through the rubble and used buzzsaws to pull several survivors free.

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Bagnaia revving up for Jerez MotoGP qualifying

Bagnaia revving up for Jerez MotoGP qualifying

Ducati's Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia signalled a return to form by topping the free practice times for the Spanish MotoGP ahead of championship leader Fabio Quartararo on Saturday.

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Top seed Yamaguchi beats aggrieved Sindhu to reach Asia final

Top seed Yamaguchi beats aggrieved Sindhu to reach Asia final

Top seed Akane Yamaguchi battled back to reach the Badminton Asia Championships final with a controversial win over Indian rival P.V. Sindhu on Saturday.

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Kharkiv shelled as US slams Putin's 'depravity'

Kharkiv shelled as US slams Putin's 'depravity'

Ukraine's second city Kharkiv was hit by more deadly shelling on Saturday while Ukrainian forces made some gains in the surrounding region as Washington slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin's "depravity".

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