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Drua bag historic Super Rugby win as Crusaders surge clear

Drua bag historic Super Rugby win as Crusaders surge clear

Fijian Drua secured their first Super Rugby Pacific win against a hapless Melbourne Rebels, but fellow newcomers Moana Pasifika were beaten on their belated debut at the weekend as powerhouse Canterbury Crusaders surged to the top of the table.

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North Korea claims new test of 'reconnaissance satellite' component

North Korea claims new test of 'reconnaissance satellite' component

North Korea carried out "another important test" towards the development of a reconnaissance satellite, state media said Sunday, but analysts warned it was a thinly-veiled ballistic missile launch, just days before South Korea elects a new president.

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Western solidarity demos demand end to Ukraine war

Western solidarity demos demand end to Ukraine war

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated on Saturday in cities from Paris to New York in support of Ukraine, demanding an end to Russia's invasion.

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Visa, Mastercard suspend operations in Russia

Visa, Mastercard suspend operations in Russia

Card payment giants Visa and Mastercard announced Saturday they will suspend operations in Russia, the latest major US firms to join the business freeze-out of Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

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Horschel, Gooch share lead at windy Bay Hill

Horschel, Gooch share lead at windy Bay Hill

Billy Horschel rolled in a 28-foot birdie putt from off the green at 18 on Saturday to grab a share of the third-round lead alongside Talor Gooch at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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'I can deal with everything': Ukraine's Yastremska in Lyon final after escaping Russian bombs

'I can deal with everything': Ukraine's Yastremska in Lyon final after escaping Russian bombs

Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska reached the Lyon WTA final on Saturday, just a week after escaping Russian bomb attacks on her home city of Odessa, and said: "I can deal with everything".

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Davis Cup heavyweights Australia, Spain, France and US into finals

Davis Cup heavyweights Australia, Spain, France and US into finals

Australian Open doubles champion Thanasi Kokkinakis won a decisive singles rubber to power 28-time winners Australia through to the next stage of the Davis Cup Saturday where they were joined by fellow multiple champions Spain, France and the United States.

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Iran, UN nuclear watchdog agree way forward but Russia may delay deal

Iran, UN nuclear watchdog agree way forward but Russia may delay deal

Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog said Saturday they had agreed an approach for resolving issues crucial to reviving the country's 2015 nuclear accord with world powers -- but new Russian demands may delay a deal.

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Real Madrid get set for PSG by hammering Real Sociedad

Real Madrid get set for PSG by hammering Real Sociedad

Real Madrid enjoyed the perfect preparation for Paris Saint-Germain by thrashing Real Sociedad 4-1 on Saturday to move eight points clear at the top of La Liga.

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PSG lose at Nice without suspended Mbappe

PSG lose at Nice without suspended Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-0 at Nice in Ligue 1 on Saturday ahead of next week's trip to Real Madrid in the second leg of their blockbuster Champions League last-16 tie.

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