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SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time

Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at UK airbase used by US

Ex-boss Mancini says City charges 'not my concern'

Berlin Marathon winner Assefa finished race with torn Achilles

Boy among 3 dead in migrant Channel crossing accident: French authorities

Comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' but freed pending appeal

Thailand floods affect hundreds of thousands, eight dead in Myanmar

SGFX Creates a Standout Brand Experience at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

French prosecutors seek two-year sentence for ex-minister Dati in graft case

Pope urges Europe to help combat 'deceit and lies' in international ties

Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games

Injured Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan

Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage

Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government

AFP calls for investigation over strike on Gaza bureau

AFP on Saturday called on Israel for "an in-depth and transparent investigation" into the exact involvement of its army after a strike severely damaged its office in Gaza City, which has been shelled for weeks.

Stade Francais at Top 14 summit as La Rochelle lose again

Stade Francais went top of the Top 14 table after thrashing Castres 39-16 on Saturday while European champions La Rochelle slumped to another defeat in a disastrous start to their season.

Australia's Zampa relishes 'most satisfying' ODI show

Spinner Adam Zampa on Saturday said his match-winning World Cup show with bat and ball against defending champions England was his most satisfying performance in one-day cricket.

Guardiola hopeful Haaland injury 'not a big issue'

Pep Guardiola is hopeful Erling Haaland will not be sidelined for long after the Norwegian was forced off injured at half-time of Manchester City's 6-1 thrashing of Bournemouth on Saturday.

'It hurts', says Buttler as champions England crash out

England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that "it hurts" to see his defending champions knocked out of the Cricket World Cup.

Real Madrid deny reported Mbappe negotiations

Real Madrid denied Saturday they are in negotiations to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe at the end of his contract in June 2024 after recent reports suggested they were in talks.

Fernandes rescues Man Utd, Man City hit Bournemouth for six

Manchester United eased the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag as Bruno Fernandes' stoppage time winner beat Fulham 1-0 on Saturday, while Manchester City went top of the Premier League by thrashing Bournemouth 6-1.

Doku dazzles but Haaland injury scare mars City's six-goal romp

Manchester City swept to the top of the Premier League as Jeremy Doku's dazzling display inspired a 6-1 win against Bournemouth, but the champions' rout was marred by Erling Haaland's injury scare.

All-round Zampa helps Australia knock out England and close in on semis

Spinner Adam Zampa starred with bat and ball as Australia knocked England out of the World Cup semi-finals race with a convincing 33-run win on Saturday.

Guinean ex-dictator Camara recaptured, in jail: army, lawyer

Guinea's ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara was recaptured and returned to prison on Saturday, hours after an apparent jailbreak led by a heavily armed commando, the army and his lawyer said.

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