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Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot

Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot

An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot.

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Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government

Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government

Pressure mounted Saturday on France's newly reappointed premier Sebastien Lecornu to get an austerity budget approved, as more parties threatened to topple a man whose first term lasted a mere 27 days.

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West Indies' Campbell out to freak catch after India declare on 518-5

West Indies' Campbell out to freak catch after India declare on 518-5

India struck early with a freak catch after declaring their first innings on 518-5 with skipper Shubman Gill hitting an unbeaten 129 on day two of the second Test against the West Indies on Saturday.

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Covid virus changes sperm in mice, may raise anxiety in offspring: study

Covid virus changes sperm in mice, may raise anxiety in offspring: study

Covid-19 infection causes changes to sperm in mice that may increase anxiety in their offspring, a study released Saturday said, suggesting the pandemic's possibly long-lasting effects on future generations.

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Mbappe out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland with sore ankle

Mbappe out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland with sore ankle

Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday's qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after taking another knock to his sore right ankle, the French team confirmed.

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Pakistani Taliban claim attacks that killed 23 in northwest

Pakistani Taliban claim attacks that killed 23 in northwest

The Pakistani Taliban on Saturday claimed responsibility for deadly attacks in several northwestern districts that killed 20 security officials and three civilians.

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Schauffele grabs share of Japan lead in bid to break drought

Schauffele grabs share of Japan lead in bid to break drought

Xander Schauffele closed in on his first win of the year after grabbing a share of the lead Saturday heading into the final day of the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan.

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Gill hits unbeaten ton as India declare on 518-5 in West Indies Test

Gill hits unbeaten ton as India declare on 518-5 in West Indies Test

Skipper Shubman Gill struck an unbeaten 129 as India declared their first innings on a commanding 518-5 against the West Indies on day two of the second Test on Saturday.

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Mexico heavy rains kill at least 28

Mexico heavy rains kill at least 28

Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 28 people in Mexico this week and left behind a trail of destruction, local authorities across the country said Friday.

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Japan main opposition eyes unified PM candidate to block Takaichi

Japan main opposition eyes unified PM candidate to block Takaichi

Japan's biggest opposition party will seek to support a unified candidate with other groups in a bid to block Sanae Takaichi's election as prime minister, media reported after the ruling coalition collapsed.

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