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Israel pounds Gaza after Biden outlines ceasefire plan

Israel pounds Gaza after Biden outlines ceasefire plan

Israeli forces hammered Rafah in southern Gaza with tanks and artillery Saturday, hours after US President Joe Biden said Israel was offering a new roadmap towards a full ceasefire.

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Tens of thousands of South Koreans celebrate Pride despite backlash

Tens of thousands of South Koreans celebrate Pride despite backlash

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ South Koreans and their supporters gathered in central Seoul for annual Pride celebrations Saturday, despite the event's traditional venue being banned by authorities for the second consecutive year.

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Ronaldo in tears after Saudi King's Cup final defeat

Ronaldo in tears after Saudi King's Cup final defeat

Cristiano Ronaldo was in floods of tears after his Al Nassr side lost the King's Cup final to Al Hilal on penalties late on Friday, extending his Saudi Arabian trophy drought.

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Djokovic eyes Federer record and French Open last 16 spot

Djokovic eyes Federer record and French Open last 16 spot

Novak Djokovic can equal Roger Federer's record for Grand Slam match wins by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open on Saturday.

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Dortmund dream of shocking Real Madrid in Champions League final

Dortmund dream of shocking Real Madrid in Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic believes "anything is possible" as his side aim to shock Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final at London's Wembley stadium.

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Tight race as Iceland elects new president

Tight race as Iceland elects new president

Iceland goes to the polls Saturday in a presidential election that looks set to be a close race between three women, including former prime minister Katrin Jakobsdottir.

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Oilers on verge of Stanley Cup Final after 3-1 win over Stars

Oilers on verge of Stanley Cup Final after 3-1 win over Stars

Edmonton's Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two power-play goals to help the Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 and take a 3-2 lead in the NHL Western Conference final on Friday.

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'We exist': S. Korea's first LGBTQ councillor tackles inclusion

'We exist': S. Korea's first LGBTQ councillor tackles inclusion

South Korea's first openly gay legislator may have cracked the ruling party's rainbow ceiling but admits there is a long way to go to make the country's politics inclusive.

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Tens of thousands of South Koreans to celebrate Pride despite backlash

Tens of thousands of South Koreans to celebrate Pride despite backlash

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ South Koreans and their supporters are expected to gather in central Seoul for annual Pride celebrations Saturday, despite the event's traditional venue being banned by authorities for the second consecutive year.

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Austin praises 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific

Austin praises 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hailed on Saturday a "new era of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, as Washington strengthens its network of alliances aimed at countering China's growing military might and influence.

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