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Court to rule on first climate lawsuit against Italian state

After a year in turmoil, the Louvre faces uncertain future

Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations

Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes

One million migrating raptors dodge illegal hunters above Georgia's Black Sea coast

Rays defeat Guardians to level MLB playoff series

Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China

France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting

Oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits Southeast Asia

Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta

All Blacks back on track after South Africa wake-up

Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

Hollywood's fresh take on tech titans: from heroes to villains

England Rugby League World Cup hopes hang by a thread

St. Louis City's unbeaten MLS run ends at 19, Union's reaches 15

St. Louis City's MLS record-tying 19-match unbeaten streak ended on Saturday with a 3-2 loss at Minnesota while Philadelphia's undefeated MLS run reached 15 matches after a 2-2 draw with Charlotte.

Williams lifts Valkyries past Dream in WNBA Finals opener

Gabby Williams scored a game-high 26 points, including four key free throws in the final 1:18 as the Golden State Valkyries held off the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in game one of the WNBA Finals on Saturday.

NFL Eagles bench Hurts at least a month with blood clot

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will be sidelined for at least a month after the NFL team placed him on injured reserve on Saturday with a blood clot in his calf.

Dubois destroys Wardley to retain WBO heavyweight crown

Daniel Dubois scored a crushing second-round knockout victory over fellow Briton Fabio Wardley to retain his World Boxing Organization heavyweight crown on Saturday.

Clashes, blazes and wide-scale looting mar French protests

Clashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France on Saturday, as nationwide marches against soaring inflation degenerated into street violence of "extreme intensity".

Oregon families grapple with explaining school shooting to children

Liz's seven-year-old-nephew hasn't been able to sleep since a teenage shooter opened fire at his Oregon elementary school, killing three children and a teacher.

Tents spring up in Lisbon as Portugal housing protests spread

Protesters pitched dozens of tents in Lisbon on Saturday demanding action to stem housing and living costs in Portugal, mirroring demonstrations that have gripped neighbouring Spain for weeks.

'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world as his dominant side routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga.

Fire rages at town hall in France's Limoges after protests: authorities

The town hall in the French city of Limoges was on fire on Saturday, authorities said, after a group attacked the building during unrest that broke out after cost-of-living protests.

Emotional Lions come up short in Champions Cup as tributes paid to Andrews

Lions put up a gritty fight on an emotional Champions Cup debut on Saturday but came up short 31-14 at La Rochelle as both sides paid tribute to South African lock Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly at the team's hotel in western France.

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