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Germany's Merz in Kyiv for talks with Zelensky

Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis after Shapovalov injury

Asian Games set to close after records, rancour and rain

Chanel: unpicking one year of 'Blazymania'

Cry for help as French-Swiss lake dries up

Latvian pro-Europeans set for election win: partial results

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

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Jessica Chastain tackles US-Mexico politics in new film 'Dreams'

Academy Award-winning US actor Jessica Chastain on Saturday said her latest movie, about a Mexican ballet dancer who longs to move to the US, was "undeniably political" as it premiered at the Berlin film festival.

Frustrated 10-man Atletico snatch Celta draw

Atletico Madrid blew the chance to claim the lead in La Liga with a 1-1 home draw against Celta Vigo on Saturday, but played most of the game with 10 men after Pablo Barrios' red card.

Bayern on track for title after keeping Leverkusen at bay

A dogged defensive performance from Bayern Munich kept Bayer Leverkusen at bay in a 0-0 away draw on Saturday to keep their eight-point lead atop the German Bundesliga..

European allies seek united Ukraine front as US backing wavers

European leaders on Saturday scrambled to force their way to the table at any talks on the Ukraine war after US President Donald Trump moved to engage with Russia directly, increasing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington's backing for defence.

Real Madrid's Bellingham swears red card a 'misunderstanding'

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said his red card for dissent on Saturday against Osasuna was a "misunderstanding" and he had not insulted the referee.

Woods slated to tee it up in TGL after mother's death

Golf superstar Tiger Woods is scheduled to return to action Tuesday in his TGL simulator league, his first competition since his mother's death on February 4.

Napoli held late at Lazio as champions Inter lurk

Napoli were held to a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Saturday after Boulaye Dia snatched a late draw just as the Italian Serie A leaders thought they were set to move four points clear of Inter Milan.

'Mini Rodri' Gonzalez brings stability to Man City - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Nico Gonzalez can step into the void left by Rodri after making an impressive Premier League debut in Manchester City's 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle on Saturday.

Mother and daughter die days after Munich car ramming

A two-year-old girl and her mother died Saturday from injuries suffered in a car-ramming attack two days earlier in the German city of Munich that left 37 others injured, police said.

Gouiri, Greenwood lead Marseille to big victory

New signing Amine Gouiri scored twice and Mason Greenwood was also on target as Marseille cruised to a 5-1 win over struggling Saint-Etienne on Saturday to strengthen their grip on second place in Ligue 1 behind Paris Saint-Germain.

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