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Sooriyabandara, Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback after follow-on

With ropes and chants, thousands move Japanese castle

Nepal floods at China border kill 8, cause 'major casualties' in Tibet

Zurich Diamond League: five events to watch

France eases cow diets as cheesemakers sweat

'Black smoke' chokes Pakistan maternity ward as hospital fire kills 14 infants

America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton

French flight attendant wins landmark breast cancer ruling

Meta and US states discuss settlement in landmark social media trial: report

Sri Lanka 83-2 after India enforce follow-on in second Test

Fire haze threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns

Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 infants

Senegal-made sickle cell treatment raises hopes, reduces costs

Iceland to vote on resuming EU talks in close referendum

New Zealand win Rugby Championship, South Africa second

New Zealand won the Rugby Championship for an eighth time on Saturday after rivals South Africa failed to secure a bonus point and a wide winning margin when beating Argentina 38-21 in Durban.

Fritz beats Norrie at Laver Cup as Federer watches on

Team World's Taylor Fritz defeated Team Europe's Cameron Norrie to level the Laver Cup at 4-4 on Saturday as the tennis world dealt with the hangover from Roger Federer's emotional farewell party.

Fiji's Dakuwaqa helps Montpellier past Pau

Fiji's Olympic gold medallist Masivesi Dakuwaqa opened his account for the season as Top 14 champions Montpellier beat Pau 43-17 on Saturday.

W.House blasts 'catastrophic' Arizona abortion ban ruling

The White House on Saturday blasted a court ruling in Arizona that imposes a near-complete ban on abortions in the southwestern US state as "catastrophic, dangerous and unacceptable."

Russians flee to Istanbul after mobilisation call

A stream of Russians flocking to Istanbul on Saturday expressed personal relief but concern for the safety of loved ones after the Kremlin announced a partial mobilisation for the war in Ukraine.

Climate activists block superyacht marina in French Riviera

Activists blocked a quayside on the French Riviera on Saturday to protest against what they called ultra-rich "climate criminals".

NASA scraps Tuesday Moon launch due to storm

NASA has called off the scheduled Tuesday launch of its historic uncrewed mission to the Moon due to a tropical storm that is forecast to strengthen as it approaches Florida.

Kim Kardashian shows off D&G collaboration at Milan fashion week

Adoring crowds gathered in Milan on Saturday to catch a glimpse of Kim Kardashian ahead of a showcase of her new collaboration with designer Dolce and Gabbana.

Americans move closer to ninth win in a row at Presidents Cup

Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth remained undefeated and the United States moved closer to a ninth consecutive Presidents Cup triumph early Saturday, grabbing a 10-4 lead over the Internationals.