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Blinken to Saudi as window shrinks on Middle East mega-deal

Blinken to Saudi as window shrinks on Middle East mega-deal

Washington's top diplomat will travel to Saudi Arabia on Sunday as the deadline approaches on a landmark -- and, analysts say, long-shot -- deal that would see the kingdom recognise Israel.

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Marmalade fest celebrates quintessential British breakfast treat

Marmalade fest celebrates quintessential British breakfast treat

The Japanese ambassador raved about the daffodils and the glorious spring sunshine. The Australian envoy joked about beating the "Poms" at their own game. A life-sized Paddington waved and clapped.

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Pope heads to Venice in first trip for months

Pope heads to Venice in first trip for months

Pope Francis will visit Venice on Sunday, his first trip outside Rome in seven months, which will be closely watched amid concerns over the 87-year-old's fragile health.

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Celtics beat the Heat to regain control, Thunder roll to 3-0 lead

Celtics beat the Heat to regain control, Thunder roll to 3-0 lead

The Boston Celtics turned the tables on Miami in dominant style Saturday, routing the Heat 104-84 to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series while Oklahoma City pushed New Orleans to the brink of elimination.

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Lillard, Giannis doubtful for Bucks in crucial NBA playoff game

Lillard, Giannis doubtful for Bucks in crucial NBA playoff game

Damian Lillard was listed as doubtful by the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday for their crucial NBA playoff game on Sunday, with Giannis Antetokounmpo also considered doubtful to face Indiana.

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Blair and Fishburn lead heading into Zurich Classic final round

Blair and Fishburn lead heading into Zurich Classic final round

American pair Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn led by a stroke after the third round of the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event on Saturday.

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NFL Chiefs eye new home after voters reject renovation tax

NFL Chiefs eye new home after voters reject renovation tax

The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will consider leaving Arrowhead Stadium, their home since 1972, once their lease expires in 2030, Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said on Saturday.

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Thunder roll past Pelicans to 3-0 NBA playoff series lead, Magic rout Cavs to pull even

Thunder roll past Pelicans to 3-0 NBA playoff series lead, Magic rout Cavs to pull even

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points to lead Oklahoma City in a 106-85 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday for a 3-0 stranglehold on their NBA Western Conference playoff series.

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Atletico, Girona close in on top four Liga finish

Atletico, Girona close in on top four Liga finish

Atletico Madrid earned a vital 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga, striking a significant blow in the race to secure Champions League football.

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'VAR has damaged Premier League' says Pochettino after Chelsea drama

'VAR has damaged Premier League' says Pochettino after Chelsea drama

Mauricio Pochettino claimed VAR has damaged the Premier League after Chelsea had a late goal controversially disallowed in their dramatic 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Saturday.

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