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Putin will have to 'come to table,' UK PM says hosting coalition call

Putin will have to 'come to table,' UK PM says hosting coalition call

UK premier Keir Starmer said Saturday Russian President Vladimir Putin would "sooner or later" have to "come to the table" as he opened a virtual summit to drum up support for a coalition willing to protect any eventual ceasefire in Ukraine.

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Musk says Starship to depart for Mars at end of 2026

Musk says Starship to depart for Mars at end of 2026

SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon as 2029."

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Verstappen 'surprised' by third in Australian qualifying

Verstappen 'surprised' by third in Australian qualifying

World champion Max Verstappen admitted he was "surprised" after qualifying third fastest for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix Saturday, but said he was feeling increasingly confident.

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Norris hails 'perfect way' to start year after Melbourne pole

Norris hails 'perfect way' to start year after Melbourne pole

Lando Norris hailed the "perfect way" to start the year Saturday after securing pole at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but said he was cautious about forecast wet weather for the race.

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US expels South African ambassador, saying he 'hates' Trump

US expels South African ambassador, saying he 'hates' Trump

The US decision to expel South Africa's ambassador was "regrettable," the office of the South African president said Saturday, after Washington's top diplomat accused the envoy of hating America and President Donald Trump.

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Norris edges Piastri for pole as McLaren lock out Melbourne front row

Norris edges Piastri for pole as McLaren lock out Melbourne front row

Lando Norris clinched pole position on Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri as McLaren fired a warning shot to their rivals.

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Armed groups covet cocoa in eastern DR Congo

Armed groups covet cocoa in eastern DR Congo

Despite the risks from deadly armed groups roaming the countryside, Judith Kahindo walks alone every day to her isolated cocoa plantation in the war-torn North Kivu region of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Sri Lanka counts nuisance wildlife in bid to protect crops

Sri Lanka counts nuisance wildlife in bid to protect crops

Sri Lanka carried out a nationwide census Saturday of nuisance wildlife, including monkeys and peacocks, in a bid to prepare countermeasures to protect crops, officials said.

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Cleveland cruise to record 16th straight win, Boston clinch

Cleveland cruise to record 16th straight win, Boston clinch

The Cleveland Cavaliers romped to a franchise record 16th straight victory on Friday, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 133-124 to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference.

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Sabalenka routs Keys, books Indian Wells title clash with teen Andreeva

Sabalenka routs Keys, books Indian Wells title clash with teen Andreeva

Aryna Sabalenka avenged her Australian Open loss to Madison Keys on Friday, thrashing the American 6-0, 6-1 to book an Indian Wells title showdown with teen sensation Mirra Andreeva.

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