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Denmark's Andresen swoops to win Cadel Evans Road Race

Volkanovski beats Lopes in rematch to defend UFC featherweight title

Sea of colour as Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam with piercings and prayer

Exiled Tibetans choose leaders for lost homeland

Afghan returnees in Bamiyan struggle despite new homes

Mired in economic trouble, Bangladesh pins hopes on election boost

Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar

'Quiet assassin' Rybakina targets world number one after Melbourne win

Deportation raids drive Minneapolis immigrant family into hiding

Nvidia boss insists 'huge' investment in OpenAI on track

'Immortal' Indian comics keep up with changing times

Snowstorm barrels into southern US as blast of icy weather widens

A powerful snowstorm blasted southern US states on Saturday, snarling travel and bringing subzero temperatures as deadly weather intensified in regions not accustomed to extreme winter conditions.

LA Olympic chief 'deeply regrets' flirty Maxwell emails in Epstein files

Los Angeles Olympics chief Casey Wasserman apologized on Saturday after decades-old flirty emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein's jailed former girlfriend appeared in a fresh cache of files related to the investigation into the late convicted sex offender.

Rose powers to commanding six-shot lead at Torrey Pines

Justin Rose fired seven birdies in another dominant display on Torrey Pines' formidable South Course on Saturday, his four-under par 68 giving him a six-shot lead in the US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open.

Barca wasteful but beat Elche to extend Liga lead

Barcelona spurned some big chances but still moved four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday with a 3-1 win at Elche, thanks to goals from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford.

Konate cut short compassionate leave to ease Liverpool injury crisis

Ibrahima Konate said he returned to Liverpool ahead of schedule after the death of his father to aid the Premier League champions through a defensive injury crisis.

Dodgers manager Roberts says Ohtani won't pitch in Classic

Shohei Ohtani will play for Japan but won't pitch for the defending champions in March's World Baseball Classic, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday.

Arsenal stretch Premier League lead as Chelsea, Liverpool stage comebacks

Arsenal settled fears of a collapse in their pursuit of a first Premier League title in 22 years by thrashing Leeds 4-0 on Saturday as Chelsea came from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2.

Korda defies cold and wind to lead LPGA opener

Nelly Korda overcame brutal conditions to fire an eight-under par 64 and grab a three-stroke lead in Saturday's weather-halted third round of the season-opening LPGA Tournament of Champions.

Barca triumph at Elche to extend Liga lead

Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win at Elche to move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford.