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Drones hit Moscow as Russians go to the polls

Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Puyol watches

New England boss Fleming says 'wrong' to ask Stokes to end retirement

China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games

Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace

Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz

Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections

US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh

Hong Kong pays final respects to former city leader Tung

Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says

IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts

China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins

First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool

Poland accuses Netherlands of 'prejudice' in Alkmaar football spat

Poland summoned the Dutch ambassador on Saturday claiming that the arrest of Legia Warsaw players after a European match may have been motivated by prejudice against Poles.

Israel says at 'war' after rare militant infiltration from Gaza

Palestinian militants have begun a "war" against Israel which they infiltrated by air, sea and land from the blockaded Gaza Strip on Saturday, Israeli officials said, a major escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

India claim controversial kabaddi gold after final suspended

The men's kabaddi final between India and Iran at the Asian Games descended into chaos and was suspended for about an hour on Saturday over a disputed decision, before India finally sealed the title.

Rugby-mad Fiji dreams of World Cup knock-out glory

Fiji's fairytale World Cup campaign has captured the imagination of the rugby-mad Pacific nation, where fans are willing their fleet-footed rugby heroes into the knock-out stages.

India win Asian Games cricket gold without having to bat

India were crowned Asian Games men's cricket champions on their first attempt and without needing to bat Saturday in an anti-climatic finish, consigning Afghanistan to a third consecutive silver.

Seeing double: twin sisters win Asian Games gold together

Twin sisters Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi won Asian Games gold on Saturday -- then said they hope to stand on the podium together at next year's Paris Olympics.

Swiatek ends Gauff win streak to reach China Open final

World number two Iga Swiatek breezed into the China Open women's final with a one-sided victory over Coco Gauff in Beijing on Saturday, handing the American her first defeat in 17 matches.

Israel says at 'war' after rocket barrages, militant infiltration

Palestinian militants have begun a "war" against Israel, the country's defence minister said Saturday after a barrage of rockets were fired and fighters from the Palestinian enclave infiltrated Israel, a major escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

India celebrate milestone but Yao Ming lambasts China 'slackers'

India surged past a landmark 100 medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou with golds in archery and kabaddi on Saturday, on a bumper final full day of competition in Hangzhou.

India flood toll hits 56, army warns on stray munitions

At least 56 people are confirmed dead in floods that hit India's northeast as of Saturday, with the army warning munitions washed away by the deluge posed a public safety risk.

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