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Indonesia investigates crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment

France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM

South Korea to withdraw some Ukraine embassy staff after POW row

Threats of political violence soar in Australia's 'online echo chamber'

S. Korea warns of 'firm' response after North threatens fresh measures near border

Alberta separatists lose vote on leaving Canada

Canada awaits result in Alberta independence vote

Ukraine claims US missile holdup ahead of reported talks

US bans use of China's DeepSeek by govt agencies

Niners hold off Commanders to stay perfect in NFL

Middle East fuel crunch drives solar push in tiny Fiji

Tech firms bear brunt of selling as Asian stocks drop

Indian rappers use music to sound climate alarm

Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to level WNBA finals

Sinner breezes past Altmaier to launch Shanghai title defence

World number two Jannik Sinner launched his Shanghai Masters title defence in fine form on Saturday, breezing past Germany's Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-3.

Czech ex-PM set to win vote, putting Ukraine aid in doubt

Czechs finished voting Saturday in a general election in which the party of self-described "Trumpist" billionaire Andrej Babis is a frontrunner, triggering concerns about Prague's support for Ukraine and future ties with the European Union.

All Blacks down Wallabies to stay in Rugby Championship title hunt

New Zealand overcame Australia 28-14 in wet conditions on Saturday to keep their Rugby Championship title dream alive and spoil the swansong of Wallaby prop James Slipper.

Gazans hail Trump ceasefire call as Hamas agrees to free hostages

Smoke billowed over Gaza City on Saturday, yet for the first time in months, residents felt a ceasefire was within reach as they welcomed US President Donald Trump's call for Israel to stop bombing.

Zverev echoes Federer over tournaments 'favouring Sinner, Alcaraz'

Alexander Zverev on Saturday accused tennis authorities of favouring top-ranked rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in their choice of court surfaces, echoing criticisms made by Roger Federer.

Yamal injury complicated, return date uncertain: Barca coach Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday Lamine Yamal's groin injury is not simple to heal from and cast doubt over a potential return date.

Conservative Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PM

Conservative Sanae Takaichi hailed a "new era" Saturday after becoming head of Japan's ruling party, putting her on course to become the country's first woman prime minister.

Marsh ton powers Australia to T20 series win over New Zealand

Captain Mitchell Marsh scored a sparkling maiden Twenty20 century to steer Australia to a three-wicket win in the third and final match against New Zealand on Saturday, sealing a 2-0 series victory.

Verstappen lays down marker in final Singapore practice

Red Bull's Max Verstappen fired a warning on Saturday by going quickest in final practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, just 0.17 seconds ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri.