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China warns against 'expansion' of Ukraine war

China warns against 'expansion' of Ukraine war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned on Saturday against the expansion of the conflict in Ukraine, which has accused Beijing of assisting Russia in its war.

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'Insane': Olympic champ Zheng joins Sabalenka in Beijing 3rd round

'Insane': Olympic champ Zheng joins Sabalenka in Beijing 3rd round

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen hailed the atmosphere as "insane" as she thrilled a packed house at the China Open on Saturday to join top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the third round in Beijing.

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Man City feel Rodri absence in Newcastle draw

Man City feel Rodri absence in Newcastle draw

Manchester City failed to shrug off the absence of Rodri in a 1-1 draw at Newcastle as they dropped Premier League points for the second consecutive game on Saturday.

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Israel kills Hezbollah chief in Beirut air strike

Israel kills Hezbollah chief in Beirut air strike

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been killed, the Lebanese movement said Saturday, dealing a seismic blow to the Iran-backed group that has been engaged in a year of cross-border hostilities with Israel.

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England quick Archer cautiously optimistic after injury woes

England quick Archer cautiously optimistic after injury woes

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is in upbeat mood after coming through successive one-day internationals against Australia, although the express quick remains wary after years of injury turmoil.

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Sinner 'very disappointed' as doping case reignites with WADA appeal

Sinner 'very disappointed' as doping case reignites with WADA appeal

Jannik Sinner said Saturday he was "very disappointed" but confident after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed the decision to clear him in his steroid case, seeking a ban of up to two years.

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Hezbollah chief killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

Hezbollah chief killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been killed, the Lebanese movement said Saturday, dealing a seismic blow to the Iran-backed group that has been engaged in a year of cross-border hostilities with Israel.

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Hezbollah: powerful Lebanese armed group with regional role

Hezbollah: powerful Lebanese armed group with regional role

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement has been a powerful domestic and regional force, politically and militarily, but the group's confirmation on Saturday of its leader's killing marks an unprecedented blow.

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59 dead in Nepal as downpours trigger floods

59 dead in Nepal as downpours trigger floods

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 59 people across the Himalayan country, with rescue teams searching for 44 missing, police said Saturday.

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Madrid can cover Mbappe injury absence in derby: Ancelotti

Madrid can cover Mbappe injury absence in derby: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team will be able to cope without injured star signing Kylian Mbappe in Sunday's La Liga visit to rivals Atletico Madrid.

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