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Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued Iranian sailors

Andreeva powers into Indian Wells third round with 6-0, 6-0 rout

USA rout Britain after nervy start in World Baseball Classic

Young Chinese parents tighten belts as childcare costs rise

Sony faces $2.7 bn class action from UK PlayStation users

Thunder secure 50th win as Gilgeous-Alexander nears record

White House UFC event to be headlined by Topuria-Gaethje

Philippines' 'Cockroach Lord' goes to bat for misunderstood bugs

Piastri out of Australian Grand Prix after crashing in lead-up

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo, no injuries

India's economy is booming, but uneven growth clouds ascent

Japan hammer India 11-0 in Women's Asian Cup mismatch

Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki both hit hat-tricks as Japan powered to the cusp of the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals with a statement 11-0 demolition of an outclassed India on Saturday.

Trump threatens to escalate bombing as Iran vows no surrender

President Donald Trump threatened to escalate the bombing of Iran on Saturday as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that he would never surrender, despite a fresh blitz of US and Israeli air strikes that set a Tehran airport ablaze.

Pirovano overtakes Vonn after 'crazy' World Cup downhill double

Italian skier Laura Pirovano, winless in World Cup racing before triumphing in Friday's downhill at Val di Fassa, backed it up by taking a second victory in Saturday's downhill in the Dolomites.

Nepal's rapper politician who took on the old guard and won

Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah won a dramatic parliamentary contest on Saturday, defeating veteran leader KP Sharma Oli in the former prime minister's own constituency after staking his political future on the challenge.

Pirovano doubles up with second Val di Fassa downhill win

Italian skier Laura Pirovano, winless in World Cup racing before triumphing in Friday's downhill at Val di Fassa, backed it up by taking a second victory in Saturday's downhill in the Dolomites.

Beating Italy is not a 'God-given right', says Wales coach Tandy

Wales coach Steve Tandy said despite a brave display in the 27–17 loss to Ireland, it did not give his team a "God-given right" to beat Italy next Saturday and end their 15‑match Six Nations losing run.

New Zealand want to 'break a few hearts' in World Cup final

New Zealand will "not mind breaking a few hearts" in the T20 World Cup final against defending champions and hosts India, captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday.

Farrell welcomes bonus-point win over 'tough' Welsh

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he and his team would gladly "take" the bonus-point win they secured over a dogged Welsh side that kept alive their slim hopes of the Six Nations title.

Iran vows no surrender as air strikes hit Tehran airport

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Saturday that his country would never surrender, as Israel announced a fresh blitz led by 80 fighter jets which set one of Tehran's main airports on fire.

Hamilton says 'not where we wanted or expected' for Australian GP

Disappointed seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was not where he expected to be after coming seventh on Saturday in Australian Grand Prix qualifying.

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