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Eurovision final kicks off with Viennese grandeur

Eurovision final kicks off with Viennese grandeur

The final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Saturday with a burst of Mozart, as 25 countries took to the stage in Vienna to do battle for the glittering crown.

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Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open, Sinner in men's title showdown

Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open, Sinner in men's title showdown

Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open on Saturday after beating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome title, while Jannik Sinner set a date with Casper Ruud in the men's final.

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Stranded whale rescued in Germany found dead in Denmark

Stranded whale rescued in Germany found dead in Denmark

A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said Saturday.

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Alonso set for appointment as Chelsea manager: reports

Alonso set for appointment as Chelsea manager: reports

Xabi Alonso is set to be named as Chelsea's new manager, just four months after being sacked by Real Madrid, according to various media reports on Saturday.

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Gujarat miss out on top spot as Kolkata stay alive in IPL

Gujarat miss out on top spot as Kolkata stay alive in IPL

Finn Allen smashed 93 off 35 balls as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Gujarat Titans by 29 runs on Saturday to keep their IPL playoff hopes alive.

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Charging McIlroy grabs share of the PGA lead

Charging McIlroy grabs share of the PGA lead

Rory McIlroy birdied six of the first 13 holes to seize a share of the lead in Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship at suddenly vulnerable Aronimink.

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No beer for City stars despite FA Cup win, says Guardiola

No beer for City stars despite FA Cup win, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City players would not even be allowed "one beer" despite beating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday to clinch the club's eighth FA Cup.

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Americans 'should demonstrate like the French,' says Woody Harrelson

Americans 'should demonstrate like the French,' says Woody Harrelson

US actor Woody Harrelson told AFP that Americans should "demonstrate like the French" because "we let our government get away with so much" as he premiered a new black comedy Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Vienna abuzz for Eurovision final

Vienna abuzz for Eurovision final

Thousands of glammed-up fans were excitedly queueing Saturday ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, where a fiery Finnish duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win the glittering crown.

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McFarlane eyes 'massive' Spurs clash after FA Cup final defeat

McFarlane eyes 'massive' Spurs clash after FA Cup final defeat

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane urged his side to bounce back from their FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City in a "massive" clash with Tottenham on Tuesday.

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