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French skater Siao Him Fa soars to victory in season-opener at home

High-flying Betis held at Celta Vigo

Embattled Albanian PM vows fines for violent protesters

Shadab ton stuns England as Pakistan reach tri-series final

Steelers top Saints in NFL's first regular-season game in Paris

France's Le Pen vows to restore 'rule of law' at presidential kickoff

'With you': Opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela

Carrick unsure over Man Utd future after Bournemouth loss

Carrick on the brink as Man Utd misery mounts, Isak stars for Liverpool

2027 Dakar Rally to be moved from Saudi Arabia

Monaco hold Lille as both move to top of Ligue 1

Man Utd battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink

Isak extends hot streak as Liverpool sink Brighton

Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones

Ukraine sends ground robots

Lyman's surrender crisis

Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma

Venezuela and the Qatar Fund

Messi, Miami frustrated by New York late leveler

Inter Miami's charge towards Major League Soccer's single-season points record suffered a setback on Saturday after a last-gasp injury-time equalizer from James Sands snatched a 1-1 draw for New York City FC against the Eastern Conference leaders.

Musk's X platform takes first step toward lifting Brazil ban

Social media platform X has named a legal representative in Brazil -- a first step toward being able to resume service in the country -- but its suspension will continue until it meets further requirements, a judge has ruled.

'Business as usual' for Australia match-winner Carey amid boos

Alex Carey had no qualms about being cast in the role of pantomime villain after his superb 74 laid the foundation for Australia's 68-run win over England in the second one-day international at Headingley on Saturday.

Israeli jets pound Lebanon after deadly Beirut strike

Israeli warplanes pounded southern Lebanon Saturday, raising fears of all-out war a day after an Israeli strike on Beirut left senior Hezbollah commanders among the 37 people Lebanese officials reported killed.

Ten Hag bemoans Man Utd's lack of killer instinct in Palace stalemate

Manchester United must be more ruthless said Erik ten Hag after missing a host of chances in a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

France's Macron appoints new government in shift to right

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier Saturday, marked by a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election.

Cheika proud of Leicester grit after winning start as boss

Michael Cheika said Leicester had been rewarded for "playing the long game" after the Australian's reign as Tigers head coach began with a dramatic 17-14 win at Exeter in the English Premiership on Saturday.

Profligate Man Utd pay price in 0-0 draw at Palace

Manchester United were left to rue not taking their chances and needed some heroics from goalkeeper Andre Onana as Crystal Palace held out for a 0-0 draw on Saturday.

Kane, Olise run riot as Bayern thump Bremen

Michael Olise had a hand in four goals and Harry Kane scored again as Bayern Munich ran riot to win 5-0 at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Diaz fires Liverpool top of Premier League, Man Utd held at Palace

Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League with a resounding 3-0 win over Bournemouth as Manchester United were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace on Saturday.

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