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Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages

Williams sisters fall at Cincinnati while Zverev advances

Transylvania's fortified churches face fragile future

Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock

A Viking longship in 'The Odyssey'? It's a case of history meets Hollywood

Philippine student killed in rare school shooting

Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League

Arsenal primed for Premier League title defence as rivals face questions

Japan lights torch as countdown begins to Asian Games

Zverev advances at Cincinnati while Williams sisters fall

Make it rain: Indonesia chases clouds to stem El Nino fires

Copper powers profit rise at mining giant BHP

All aboard as Asian Games preparations enter 'final stages'

Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic

Rennie confident Jordan, Roigard will be fit to face Springboks

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie is confident wing Will Jordan and scrum-half Cam Roigard can be considered for the first Test against South Africa in Johannesburg next Saturday.

Hunt bags third Euro gold, Diaz shines in triple jump

Amy Hunt said she was living the "time of my life" after winning her third gold of the European championships in Birmingham by helping Britain to victory in the women's 4x100m relay on Saturday.

PSG sign Belgian winger Godts from Ajax

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Belgian left winger Mika Godts from Ajax on a five-year contract, the two-time European champions announced on Saturday.

Depleted Djokovic falls in Cincinnati Masters opener

Novak Djokovic was overcome by the heat and humidity at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Saturday, with the 24-time Grand Slam winner falling in his opening match to Argentine Thiago Tirante.

Nillessen claims shock European 1,500m gold

Dutchman Stefan Nillessen produced an astonishing turn of pace in the last 50 metres to claim a shock victory in the men's 1,500m at the European championships in Birmingham on Saturday.

Lala, now a hurricane, dumps heavy rain on Hawaii

Hurricane Lala on Saturday lashed Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, as forecasters warned of potentially dangerous flooding across the US Pacific island state.

Taylor scores two tries in winning debut as New Zealand captain

Veteran hooker Codie Taylor celebrated his debut as New Zealand captain with two tries in a 50-19 victory over the Bulls in a tour match on Saturday in Pretoria.

American Kate Douglass reclaims 50m freestyle world record

Kate Douglass shattered the women's 50m freestyle world record on Saturday, clocking 23.49sec in the heats at the Pan Pacific Championships to set a tantalizing showdown with former record-holder Gretchen Walsh.

England defender Spence leaves Spurs for Inter Milan

England international Djed Spence has left Tottenham Hotspur to sign for Inter Milan, the reigning Italian champions announced on Saturday.

Kit confusion disrupts Newcastle friendly against Leverkusen

Newcastle were forced into a change of shirts during the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park on Saturday.

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