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Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones

Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants

Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses

US seeks 'AI dialogue' with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit

'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online

Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego

Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured

Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law

Braves clinch division title as Red Sox reach MLB playoffs

Forest fire threatens tourist town in Colombian Andes

Bordeaux-Begles hammer Stade Francais despite Jalibert injury

Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1

Milan and Juventus end blips with home wins

Germany's Merz vows to stay course despite new election defeats

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

'Surreal' Freeman hat-trick stuns Leinster to take Northampton into Champions Cup final

England winger Tommy Freeman said scoring three tries felt "surreal" as Northampton upset Leinster 37-34 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday in Dublin to reach the Champions Cup final.

Huge crowds head to Copacabana for free Lady Gaga concert

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana Beach was filling up fast Saturday with excited fans of Lady Gaga, hours before the American superstar is to perform at a free mega-concert.

Warren Buffett: billionaire investor with simple tastes

Admired for his investing prowess and a taste for the simple things in life rather than luxury, billionaire Warren Buffett has won public affection even as he amassed a fortune for the ages -- riches that the "Oracle of Omaha" has pledged to give away.

Serbian president out of hospital after cutting short US trip

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic was briefly hospitalised on Saturday in Belgrade after cutting short a visit to the United States, with a doctor saying he is in "stable" condition.

Arsenal rocked by Bournemouth, Villa boost top five bid

Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired Bournemouth to a historic 2-1 victory, while Aston Villa boosted their top five bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.

Freeman hat-trick stuns Leinster to take Northampton into Champions Cup final

England winger Tommy Freeman scored three tries as Northampton upset Leinster 37-34 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday in Dublin to reach the Champions Cup final.

Warren Buffett says will retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end

Influential billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday he would retire from leading his Berkshire Hathaway business group by the end of the year and that he would recommend his chosen successor Greg Abel to take over.

Al Ahli beat Kawasaki Frontale to win Asian Champions League

Al Ahli have been crowned champions of Asia at the third attempt after the Saudi Arabian side overpowered Japan's Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in Jeddah on Saturday.

Shepherd, Dayal edge Bengaluru past Chennai in IPL thriller

An incredible final over from Yash Dayal and Romario Shepherd's late batting blitz helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru scrape past Chennai Super Kings by two runs in an IPL thriller to move top of the table on Saturday.