Coe will be 'tough' on athletes seeking nationality switch
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has told AFP he will remain "tough" on the issue of athletes switching nationality after his federation blocked a bid by top Jamaicans and Kenyans to move to Turkey.
Read moreEx-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies
Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday.
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Illegal rave draws 20,000 to 'dangerous' military site in France
Around 20,000 partygoers gathered on Saturday for an illegal rave at a military site in France, defying warnings about the risk of unexploded ordnance and possible blasts.
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US rapper Kanye West to perform in Albania in July
US rapper Kanye West will perform in the Albanian capital Tirana in July, Culture Minister Blendi Gonxhe told AFP on Saturday, exulting that the country was on its way to becoming a destination for top cultural events.
Read moreStranded whale 'Timmy' released into North Sea in dramatic rescue
A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast was released Saturday into the North Sea off Denmark, after being transported in a barge in a last-ditch rescue operation.
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Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic cycling champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday.
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Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea: media
A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast was Saturday released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported in a barge, a member of a rescue mission said.
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Spirit Airlines begins 'wind-down', cancels all flights
Low-cost US carrier Spirit Airlines said on Saturday that all of its flights have been cancelled as it started an "orderly wind-down of operations" after a potential White House bailout fell through.
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No.1 Korda charges into share of LPGA Mexico lead
Top-ranked Nelly Korda, coming off her third major title, closed with a birdie to seize a share of the lead after Friday's second round of the LPGA Riviera Maya Open.
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Young fires 67 to seize commanding PGA lead at Doral
Fourth-ranked Cameron Young rode a hot start and surged to a five-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Cadillac Championship.
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