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South Africa's ANC loses majority, needs allies

South Africa's ANC loses majority, needs allies

South Africa's ruling ANC faced a search for allies to help it form a new government Saturday after it lost its three-decade-old absolute majority in a watershed election.

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Orban steps up rhetoric over Ukraine war as elections near

Orban steps up rhetoric over Ukraine war as elections near

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was to address a mass rally in Budapest on Saturday, as he increasingly stokes fears of war between the West and Russia with verbal attacks on Brussels and NATO ahead of elections.

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'We are hated': Israelis feel isolation over Gaza war

'We are hated': Israelis feel isolation over Gaza war

A series of diplomatic setbacks, strong condemnation of a recent Gaza strike, and intense protests on Western campuses have left Israelis feeling their country is unfairly isolated.

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US defence chief praises 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific

US defence chief praises 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday hailed 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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Vingegaard absent from Denmark's Olympic line-up

Vingegaard absent from Denmark's Olympic line-up

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard, who was seriously injured in a horrific crash eight weeks ago, was notably absent from Denmark's Olympic selection presented on Saturday.

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Martin on pole for Mugello MotoGP

Martin on pole for Mugello MotoGP

Spain's Jorge Martin of Ducati-Pramac claimed pole position for the Italian Moto Grand Prix at the Mugello circuit on Saturday.

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Activist arrested for attacking Monet painting in Paris

Activist arrested for attacking Monet painting in Paris

A climate activist was arrested on Saturday for sticking an adhesive poster on a Monet painting at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris to draw attention to global warming, a police source told AFP.

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Zelensky arrives at Singapore security forum

Zelensky arrives at Singapore security forum

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Saturday at a Singapore security forum, as he seeks to rally support for Kyiv while a Russian offensive gains ground.

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'Don't mean to make you crazy,' says French Open maverick Moutet

'Don't mean to make you crazy,' says French Open maverick Moutet

French Open maverick Corentin Moutet insists he doesn't mean to "make people crazy".

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Everton assessing future options after 777 takeover collapses

Everton assessing future options after 777 takeover collapses

Everton said on Saturday they are assessing "all options for the club's future ownership" after the deadline for a takeover by American investment firm 777 Partners expired.

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