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Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgery

Chelsea keeper Martinez 'back in a few weeks' after jaw fracture

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Russia-US diesel deal delivery to take 15-20 days: Russia

France counts cost of violent protests, 1,800 arrested

China's Yin wins in Shanghai for back-to-back LPGA titles

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

Lorenzo says he needs 'best version' of Colombia against Argentina

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo says his team will need to be at the peak of their powers if they are to beat world champions Argentina and triumph in Sunday's Copa America final.

Smith on target as US sink Mexico in Olympic warm-up

Sophia Smith scored the only goal as the United States warmed up for the Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Mexico in New Jersey on Saturday.

Ohtani belts 200th MLB homer in Dodgers defeat

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani smashed his 200th Major League Baseball home run on Saturday, the milestone coming in a stunning 10-inning loss to the Tigers in Detroit.

Scandal-hit France suffer Argentina loss after 'terrible week'

France captain Baptiste Serin said on Saturday his side had experienced a "terrible" week following a 33-25 defeat by Argentina in Buenos Aires, which came hours after two members of the visitors' squad were charged with rape and beating a woman.

Gallo double helps Argentina draw series with scandal-hit France

Argentina prop Thomas Gallo scored twice as his team beat France 33-25 in Buenos Aires on Saturday to level the two-Test series, hours after two members of the visitors' squad were charged with rape and beating a woman.

Ireland's Farrell 'does not care' which rugby nation is best after Springboks win

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he did not care which team is the best in the world following a last-gasp 25-24 win over top of the world rankings South Africa on Saturday.

Pioneering video artist Bill Viola dies aged 73

Bill Viola, a pioneer in new media, video and installation art including immersive exhibits that drew thousands around the world, has died at age 73, his official website announced Saturday.

Nigeria school exam day turns into disaster

After her early morning class ended, 16-year-old Nigerian student Chidera Denis was waiting to join classmates for end-of-term exams. Teachers had scheduled a raft of last-minute revisions.

Kane would swap career of personal glory to win Euros for England

Harry Kane said leading England to win Euro 2024 on Sunday would be the "most incredible feeling" a footballer can have as he aims to end his own long wait to win a trophy.

De la Fuente calls on Spain players to make history in Euros final

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called on a "brilliant" generation of players to make history for their country in the Euro 2024 final against England on Sunday.

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