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Philippines ends rescue operation for 12 missing in building collapse

Dupont, Capuozzo returns hand Toulouse Top 14 run-in boost

Swiatek, Rybakina cruise through Roland Garros openers

Wawrinka bids adieu to Roland Garros with first-round loss

Pilgrims kick off hajj as Mideast peace deal hangs in the balance

UK beats May heat record with 33.5C registered near London

Cambodia's Hun Sen pardons detained opposition leader

Yamal headlines Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled

South Africa's Kolbe returns to Stormers from Japan

Swiatek races into French Open second round

Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled

Mungiu wins Cannes again with culture wars drama

Cristian Mungiu, who won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday with "Fjord", is not a man who is afraid of taking on difficult issues.

'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes best film prize

"Fjord", a thought-provoking drama about domestic violence and left-wing prejudices by Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu, won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday at a star-packed closing ceremony.

Persistence pays off for Barcelona Champions League final hero Pajor

Barcelona's Ewa Pajor said finally winning the Women's Champions League was her reward for never losing hope as previous final defeats kept piling up, after her two goals helped the Catalans beat Lyon 4-0 to reclaim the title on Saturday.

Kane hat-trick seals double as Bayern claim 21st German Cup

Harry Kane's hat-trick gave Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich a 3-0 victory over holders Stuttgart to win the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday.

Tens of thousands rally in Serbia demanding elections

Tens of thousands of demonstrators massed in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by a deadly rail station disaster.

NASCAR driver Busch died of sepsis after pneumonia: family

NASCAR racer Kyle Busch died of sepsis that developed from severe pneumonia, his family announced on Saturday.

Enhanced Games athletes under scrutiny as health fears swirl

The drug-fueled Enhanced Games have put competing athletes under scrutiny, with critics asking why they signed up for a pro-doping competition that is potentially dangerous for their health, and to young viewers who could be tempted to emulate them.

Emotional Hull celebrate 'incredible' promotion to Premier League

Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic and his players cried tears of joy after their "incredible journey" culminated in a lucrative promotion to the Premier League on Saturday as the Championship's 'spygate' drama finally came to an end.

Shreyas Iyer scores maiden IPL century as Punjab beat Lucknow

Shreyas Iyer scored a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) hundred to keep Punjab Kings' hopes alive with a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday.

Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women's Champions League

Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored twice each in the second half as Barcelona thrashed a stunned Lyon 4-0 in the Women's Champions League final on Saturday to win the European title for the fourth time.

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