Star sprinter Ka Ying Rising wins world's richest turf race, The Everest
Hong Kong superstar and raging favourite Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, won his 14th in a row Saturday by crossing the line first in the world's richest turf race, The Everest, in Sydney.
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Controversial Thai ex-PM reinstated as conservative party leader
Thailand's oldest political party voted Saturday to reinstate as its leader a conservative ex-premier who led the country during a bloody military crackdown on "Red Shirts" protesters.
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Monuments, monkeys and McIlroy: India's 'special' golf course
Rory McIlroy and centuries of history blended beautifully as the Ryder Cup winner tackled a "special" golf course this week in the Indian capital, teeming with wildlife and usually hidden from view.
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'No Kings' rallies across US to gauge anti-Trump outrage
Rallies from New York to San Francisco under the "No Kings" banner on Saturday will gauge popular anger at President Donald Trump's barnstorming second term, months after a previous day of action brought millions to the streets.
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Brit Gala? British Museum to host first fundraising ball
The British Museum hosts its inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event that has been touted by many observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala.
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High-risk memorial for Kenya politician Odinga after days of chaos
Vast crowds were gathering in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of beloved politician Raila Odinga for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that have already claimed five lives this week.
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Bezzecchi overcomes seagull hit to win Australian MotoGP sprint race
Marco Bezzecchi hit a seagull but still won a white-knuckle Australian MotoGP sprint race Saturday, while Alex Marquez's sixth-place inched him closer to sealing second in the world championship.
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Anti-Trump protesters fire arrows at Colombian police, injuring four
Four police officers in Colombia's capital were injured Friday after protesters outside the US embassy fired arrows and explosives during a rally against President Donald Trump's policies, officials said.
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Sho-time as dazzling Ohtani powers Dodgers into World Series
Shohei Ohtani produced one of the greatest all-round performances in baseball history as the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series on Friday by wrapping up a 4-0 series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.
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China and US agree to fresh trade talks
China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world's two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle.
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