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Ex-footballer Barton handed suspended sentence for offensive posts

Indonesia suffers food, medical shortages as Asia flood tolls rise

Rooney says Salah 'destroying his Liverpool legacy'

Louvre trade unions call for rolling strike next week

Nigeria's cash-splashing 'Detty December' festivities kick off in Lagos

Syria's Sharaa calls for united efforts to rebuild a year after Assad's ouster

Markets mostly up as traders prepare for expected US rate cut

Hardships mount in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as flood tolls rise

Sri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery

African players in Europe: Unused sub Salah steals spotlight

Asian stocks drift as traders prepare for expected US rate cut

Bielle-Biarrey strikes twice as Bordeaux win Champions Cup opener in S.Africa

Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as holders Bordeaux-Begles began the defence of their Champions Cup title with a 46-33 comeback win over the Bulls in South Africa.

Liverpool humbled again by Leeds fightback for 3-3 draw

Liverpool suffered another embarrassing capitulation to ramp up the pressure on manager Arne Slot as Leeds twice hit back to salvage a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday.

'Democracy has crumbled!': Four arrested in UK Crown Jewels protest

London police arrested four people Saturday after apple crumble and custard were thrown at a display case containing Britain's priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, in the latest direct action protest stunt.

Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory as FIFA reveals tournament schedule

The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out with FIFA on Saturday confirming the full match schedule for the first 48-team tournament, a day after the star-studded draw ceremony in Washingon dominated by Donald Trump.

Inter thump Como to top Serie A ahead of Liverpool visit

Inter Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after hammering high-flying Como 4-0 at the San Siro, ahead of the visit of struggling Liverpool in the Champions League.

Maresca fears Chelsea striker Delap faces fresh injury setback

Enzo Maresca fears Liam Delap faces a new spell on the sidelines after the striker injured his shoulder in Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday.

Consistency the key to Man City title charge – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City can rival Arsenal for the Premier League title if they maintain the standards showed in cruising past Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday.

Thauvin on target again as Lens remain top in France

Surprise package Lens ensured they will emerge from the weekend as French Ligue 1 leaders with a 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday.

Frank relieved after Spurs ease pressure on under-fire boss

Thomas Frank said he was "very happy" to end Tottenham's troubled spell after a 2-0 win over his old club Brentford eased the pressure on the under-fire Dane.

England kick off World Cup bid in Dallas as 2026 schedule confirmed

England will open their 2026 World Cup bid against Croatia in Dallas on June 17, while the latest meeting of Brazil and Scotland at the tournament will take place in Miami, FIFA confirmed on Saturday.

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Bielle-Biarrey double helps Bordeaux-Begles open Champions Cup defence with Bulls win