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Orban holds mass 'peace' rally as EU elections near

Orban holds mass 'peace' rally as EU elections near

Tens of thousands of Hungarians rallied at a "peace march" Saturday called by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is increasingly stoking fears of a war between the West and Russia he blames on Brussels and NATO, ahead of EU elections next week.

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Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed in final minutes of countdown

Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed in final minutes of countdown

The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically called off Saturday with just under four minutes left on the launch countdown clock, for reasons that aren't yet clear.

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El Salvador's 'all-powerful' Bukele sworn in for second term

El Salvador's 'all-powerful' Bukele sworn in for second term

El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele was sworn in for a second term Saturday, more popular -- and more powerful -- than ever.

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'Incredible' City of Troy lands 10th Derby for O'Brien

'Incredible' City of Troy lands 10th Derby for O'Brien

City of Troy won the Derby on Saturday to give trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 10th success in the Epsom classic.

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India PM Modi appears set to triumph as voting ends in marathon election

India PM Modi appears set to triumph as voting ends in marathon election

India's Hindu-nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked set to win a third straight landslide election victory on Saturday at the close of a six-week general election bedevilled by searing heatwaves.

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Modi confident of victory as voting in India's six-week election ends

Modi confident of victory as voting in India's six-week election ends

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday he was confident of his return to power after voting ended in the country's six-week election, a marathon contest bedevilled by successive punishing heatwaves.

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Sabalenka dispatches 'best friend' Badosa at French Open

Sabalenka dispatches 'best friend' Badosa at French Open

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to defeat close friend Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday to take her place in the last 16 of the French Open.

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Bagnaia wins Italian MotoGP sprint as Martin falls

Bagnaia wins Italian MotoGP sprint as Martin falls

Defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati won the Italian MotoGP sprint at Mugello on Saturday, topping the podium ahead of Spanish pair Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta.

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'No alternative': Ramaphosa's SAfrica future hangs in the balance

'No alternative': Ramaphosa's SAfrica future hangs in the balance

It was predicted to go badly but turned out to be worse: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa led the ANC to its worst election result since the end of apartheid, one which threatens his survival.

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Sabalenka battles back as Djokovic eyes Federer record at French Open

Sabalenka battles back as Djokovic eyes Federer record at French Open

World number two Aryna Sabalenka stormed back to defeat close friend Paula Badosa and reach the French Open last 16 on Saturday as Novak Djokovic took aim at equalling Roger Federer's record for Grand Slam match wins.

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