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'Blood everywhere': Survivor recounts attack on tourists in Afghanista...

Deadly bombs hit Gaza as US security envoy visits Israel

World javelin champion Kitaguchi lays down marker in Tokyo

Hundreds protest Taiwan's ruling party on eve of inauguration

French forces smash roadblocks in bid to clear key New Caledonia road

Russian exiles in Georgia inspired by protests but scared

France mounts 'major operation' to open route to New Caledonia's resti...

Taiwan's next president goes shrimp fishing with foreign guests

Can Costner lead the revenge of France's much-mocked Kevins?

Dramas elevate Iran cinema but it's comedy that sells

Fury unsure on rematch after Usyk inflicts his first defeat

Benjamin wins LA 400m hurdles in blistering 46.64sec

American Rai Benjamin won the men's 400m hurdles in a world-leading 46.64 seconds at the Los Angeles Grand Prix on Saturday as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone posted an impressive 200m victory.

Ahly stay on track for 12th title after holding Esperance

Al Ahly of Egypt stayed on course for a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title by holding hosts Esperance of Tunisia to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the first leg of the final.

Three Spaniards, three Afghans killed in shooting in Afghanistan

The bodies of three Spanish tourists and three Afghans shot dead while visiting a market in Afghanistan were transported to the capital where multiple wounded were also treated, the Taliban government said Saturday.

Canadian oil city lifts wildfire evacuation orders

Residents forced to flee wildfires threatening a Canadian oil-producing hub were allowed to return home Saturday after evacuation orders were lifted.

Schauffele clings to PGA lead as Lowry makes epic charge

Xander Schauffele clung to a one-stroke lead at the turn in Saturday's third round of the 106th PGA Championship while Shane Lowry made an epic charge and Scottie Scheffler faded a day after his arrest.

Swiatek 'staying humble' for French Open after third Rome title

Iga Swiatek refused to take victory at the French Open for granted despite romping to a third Rome title when sweeping aside Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in Saturday's final.

Chinese director Jia mines leftover footage for top Cannes film

Veteran director Jia Zhang-Ke has boldly repurposed the leftover material he has amassed across his entire career to create a brand new film.

Zelensky expects Russia offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP in an exclusive interview he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the northeast and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line.

Bengaluru win six in row to make IPL play-offs, Chennai out

Skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli hit key knocks to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru seal the last play-off spot in the Indian Premier League with a 27-run win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.

Klopp joins social media to cement Liverpool 'love affair'

Jurgen Klopp has joined social media to ensure his "love affair" with Liverpool does not end when he leaves the "incredible" club after Sunday's emotional farewell game against Wolves.

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Bengaluru beat Chennai to seal IPL play-off berth