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Iranians mark Eid as Tehran reports strike on nuclear plant

Iranians mark Eid as Tehran reports strike on nuclear plant

Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, as Tehran reported a strike on its nuclear enrichment plant and Israel threatened intensified bombardment.

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Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt

Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.

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K-pop kings BTS rock Seoul in comeback concert

K-pop kings BTS rock Seoul in comeback concert

South Korean megastars BTS reunited Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, blowing away enormous crowds in Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide.

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Invincible Japan edge Australia to win Women's Asian Cup

Invincible Japan edge Australia to win Women's Asian Cup

Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan battled past Australia to clinch a third Women's Asian Cup title on Saturday in a front of a record-breaking 74,357 fans in Sydney.

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Italy's Paris claims first win of season in World Cup downhill finale

Italy's Paris claims first win of season in World Cup downhill finale

Dominik Paris powered to his first World Cup victory of the season in the final downhill race of the campaign in Lillehammer on Saturday.

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In Finland, divers learn to explore icy polar waters

In Finland, divers learn to explore icy polar waters

In a square hole carved out of the thick ice, two divers vanished into the depths of an Arctic lake, leaving nothing but bubbles at the surface.

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Dortmund extend injured captain Can's contract

Dortmund extend injured captain Can's contract

Borussia Dortmund have made good on their promise to support captain Emre Can as he recovers from an ACL injury, extending his deal by one season until 2027 on Saturday.

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Matisse's last years cut out -- but not pasted -- at Paris expo

Matisse's last years cut out -- but not pasted -- at Paris expo

The final years of Henri Matisse's artistic life, marked by the Nazi occupation of France and a brush with death and surgery, will light up a twilight retrospective opening next week.

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BTS fans take over central Seoul for K-pop kings' comeback

BTS fans take over central Seoul for K-pop kings' comeback

South Korean megastars BTS reunite Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, with an expected 260,000 fans taking over central Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide.

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Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing's most prolific Group 1 winner

Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing's most prolific Group 1 winner

Champion jockey James McDonald became the prolific Group 1 winner Saturday in Australian horse racing history, surpassing Damien Oliver when he steered Autumn Boy to victory in the Rosehill Guineas.

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