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Douglass breaks 50m free world record again to claim Pan Pacs gold

Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS

As Opel turns to Chinese partners, its hometown frets about the future

Heat is on as German winegrowers struggle to protect vines

Mehidy takes three as Bangladesh close on historic win in Australia

Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies

Hope fades for finding surivivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies

Japan aims for the moons of Mars

Hurricane Lala dumps heavy rain on Hawaii

'People could get hurt': Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals

Jaded voters, same old choices: Brazil kicks off election campaign

'Another chance to live': Flores residents recall quake panic

'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war

Rivers among nine inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Brignone wins super-G globe, Miradoli posts maiden victory

Italy's Federica Brignone was crowned super-G World Cup champion on Saturday as French skier Romane Miradoli pulled off an upset with her first ever victory at this level.

Ukraine puts off evacuation of key port besieged by Russian forces

The Ukrainian port city of Mariupol delayed a planned evacuation of residents Saturday, blaming Russian forces for breaking their temporary ceasefire to allow civilians to flee one of the war's fiercest battles.

Russian driver Mazepin "very disappointed" by Haas decision to drop him

Russian driver Nikita Mazepin said he was "very disappointed" at being dropped by Formula One team Haas on Saturday due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and hinted he might take action over "this unilateral step."

Phachara Khongwatmai takes lead at International Series Thai

Thailand's Phachara Khongwatmai took a dramatic lead in the third round of the inaugural International Series Thailand on Saturday, pulling ahead of tight competition with a nine-under-par 63.

Ukrainian athletes dig deep on day one of Winter Paralympics

Ukrainian athletes showed resilience in the face of the turmoil engulfing their war-torn homeland Saturday, racing to the top of the medal table on day one of the Beijing Winter Paralympics with an impressive haul of seven.

Taliban's secretive Haqqani Network leader finally shows his face

One of the Taliban's most secretive leaders, whose only picture on US "most wanted" lists is a grainy semi-covered profile, was photographed openly for the first time Saturday at a passing-out parade for new Afghan police recruits.

'Maladaptation': how not to cope with climate change

A crescendo of deadly extreme weather is outpacing preparations for a climate-addled world, according to a landmark UN assessment of climate impacts released this week.

Formula One team Haas cut ties with Russian driver Mazepin and sponsor

Formula One team Haas on Saturday announced they have dropped Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and terminated their contract with title sponsor Uralkali due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Pakistan police try to ID bomber as death toll rises to 62

The death toll from a suicide attack at a Shiite mosque in northwest Pakistan rose to 62 overnight as police said Saturday they would try to identify the bomber from two severed feet found at the scene.

Australia, South Korea power into Davis Cup finals

Australian Open doubles champion Thanasi Kokkinakis won a decisive singles rubber to power 28-time winners Australia through to the next stage of the Davis Cup Saturday, with South Korea toppling Austria to also make the grade.

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