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Sabalenka swept out of China Open in third round

China swim sensation Yu Zidi, 13, says 'I'm no prodigy'

US urges 'restraint' as Ethiopia's Tigray crisis rocks region

Yu Zidi to Ohashi: Asian Games stars who can light up LA Olympics

Teens on target again as USA down Mexico 3-0

'Act before it's too late': Tokyo residents fight for more trees

World records prove Asian Games were a hit, says top official

'Disappointing' as South Korea flag mishap sees Games end on sour note

US prison chief who oversaw botched execution resigns

Pre-COP host Tuvalu at frontline of climate change

'Chaotic' Asian Games threaten Japan hopes of hosting Olympics again

Hungary's dwindling paprika producers battle to save signature spice

Finnish town braces for change from Google data centres

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Robertson pleased to 'find a way' past England in tough Test baptism

New All Blacks boss Scott Robertson admitted Saturday that the grinding win over England had delivered him a stark reality check on his Test coaching debut after seven years of dominance in Super Rugby.

Martin sets lap record to secure German MotoGP pole

Spain's series leader Jorge Martin secured pole for both the German MotoGP sprint later on Saturday and the race proper which he hopes will be the launchpad for him to ease the pressure being put on him by Francesco Bagnaia.

'Shattered' Germany set sights on World Cup after Euros exit

The hosts may have bowed out of Euro 2024 at the quarter-finals on home soil, but Julian Nagelsmann has given Germany their swagger back after a difficult decade.

Olympic hope Pedersen pulls out of Tour de France

Former world champion Mads Pedersen pulled out of the Tour de France "to focus on other goals" ahead of stage eight on Saturday having failed to shake off a shoulder injury.

Djokovic eyes sweet 16 at Wimbledon as Swiatek takes on 'gangster'

Novak Djokovic will look to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the 16th time on Saturday as Iga Swiatek faces an opponent who once described herself as a "gangster" when she's playing but an "angel off court".

End beckons again for Ronaldo after Portugal Euros KO

Time is up -- again -- for Portugal's ageing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after an inglorious Euro 2024 exit.

New Zealand edge England 16-15 in tense, brutal first Test

Damian McKenzie landed two late penalties as New Zealand beat England 16-15 in the first Test on Saturday to make a winning start to the tenure of new coach Scott Robertson.

Turkey take on Dutch in politically charged Euros quarter-final, England face Swiss

Turkey face the Netherlands in a Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday whose lead-up has been dominated by a diplomatic row between the Turks and Germany.

Calling for better ties with West, Iran reformist wins presidency

Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said.

Cybercrime groups restructuring after major takedowns: experts

Cybercrime gangs are looking to rebuild with new tactics after global police operations this year made a huge dent in their activities, experts have told AFP.

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