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World javelin champion Kitaguchi lays down marker in Tokyo

Hundreds protest Taiwan's ruling party on eve of inauguration

French forces smash roadblocks in bid to clear key New Caledonia road

Russian exiles in Georgia inspired by protests but scared

France mounts 'major operation' to open route to New Caledonia's resti...

Taiwan's next president goes shrimp fishing with foreign guests

Can Costner lead the revenge of France's much-mocked Kevins?

Dramas elevate Iran cinema but it's comedy that sells

Fury unsure on rematch after Usyk inflicts his first defeat

Taiwan coast guard ramps up island patrols ahead of inauguration

'Maldives what?': Saudi fashionistas attempt beach rebrand

Verstappen 'still pumping' after equalling Senna pole record

Max Verstappen admitted he was "still pumping" with commitment and intensity on Saturday after the emotion of equalling Ayrton Senna's record of claiming eight consecutive pole positions in qualifying for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Swiatek demolishes Sabalenka to win third Rome title

Iga Swiatek won the Rome Open on Saturday by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in the final to claim her third Foro Italico title.

AI deepfake Putin film sells big at Cannes

When Russian President Vladimir Putin was unavailable to star in his biopic, Polish director Patryk Vega turned to artificial intelligence.

Scheffler's attorney denies golfer assaulted police officer

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler was preparing to start among the leaders in Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship while his attorney was denying charges the golfer assaulted a police officer.

Fierce fighting on streets of Gaza's Rafah

Heavy clashes and bombardment rocked Rafah on Saturday, as Israel pressed an assault against Hamas militants that has led hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to flee the southern Gaza city.

Chelsea crowned Women's Super League champions as Hayes bows out in style

Chelsea were crowned Women's Super League champions for a fifth successive season as boss Emma Hayes bowed out in style with a title-clinching 6-0 rout of Manchester United on Saturday.

Pink panther Pogacar extends Giro lead after time trial

Team UAE Emirates star Tadej Pogcar extended his overall lead on the Giro d'Italia after finishing second in Saturday's 32.1km individual time trial at Lake Garda won by Italian Filippo Ganna.

Leverkusen complete Bundesliga season unbeaten, Cologne relegated

Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday became the first team in Bundesliga history to go through an entire season unbeaten after a 2-1 home win against Augsburg extended their undefeated streak in all competitions to 51 games.

Bologna's Motta claims undecided on future with Juventus lurking

Thiago Motta said Saturday that he is undecided on his future despite the Bologna coach being hotly-tipped to switch to Juventus following the sacking of Massimiliano Allegri.

Verstappen matches Senna pole record at Imola

Max Verstappen secured his eighth consecutive pole position in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday to equal the record of Ayrton Senna.

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