Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa: report
The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday.
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French boats set sail to join Gaza aid flotilla
Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, AFP reporters saw.
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Erdogan, Zelensky discuss energy security, peace efforts
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul Saturday for talks on energy and navigation security, and efforts to end the war with Russia, the Turkish presidency said.
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Muriqi strikes late as Mallorca stun Real Madrid
Vedat Muriqi snatched Mallorca a surprise 2-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid on Saturday to deal Los Blancos a significant blow in the Spanish title race.
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Israel strikes Tyre in south Lebanon after evacuation warnings
Israel's military renewed its strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings, following attacks on nearby buildings that damaged a hospital in the city.
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Toulon, Bath reach last eight of Champions Cup
Three-time winners Toulon reached the last eight of the Champions Cup with a nerve-wracking 28-27 win at home to Stormers on Saturday while 1998 champions Bath came from behind to see off English Prem rivals Saracens 31-22.
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Bayern storm back late to win at Freiburg before Real showdown
Bayern Munich came from two goals down in the last 10 minutes to win 3-2 at Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Real Madrid.
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Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend mayor
Several thousand people marched through the streets of Paris' largest suburb on Saturday to denounce racism after the town's newly elected black mayor was subject to disparaging comments on social media and national television shows.
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman.
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Slot urges Liverpool to stick together after FA Cup rout at Man City
Arne Slot urged his Liverpool flops to stick together after admitting Saturday's dismal 4-0 defeat at Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals summed up their turbulent season.
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