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Russell finds himself again and prepares to heap pressure on Antonelli

Russell finds himself again and prepares to heap pressure on Antonelli

Victorious George Russell said he "has rediscovered himself" and will seek to win every race and pile pressure on his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

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Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV takes shape in Peru workshop

Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV takes shape in Peru workshop

A giant clay sculpture of Pope Leo XIV's head takes shape in a workshop in Peru's capital, as the Andean nation prepares for the pontiff's visit in November.

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South Korea hold nerve to win Asian Games basketball gold

South Korea hold nerve to win Asian Games basketball gold

South Korea found their composure when it mattered most to win the women's basketball gold at the Asian Games, surviving a huge scare to beat hosts Japan 75-70 in Saturday's final.

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Ukraine crush holders Italy to reach first BJK Cup final

Ukraine crush holders Italy to reach first BJK Cup final

Elina Svitolina and Anhelina Kalinina secured a historic first appearance for Ukraine in the Billie Jean King Cup final by knocking out two-time defending champions Italy in dominant style in Shenzhen, China, on Saturday.

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Russell holds off Verstappen to claim imperious victory in Baku

Russell holds off Verstappen to claim imperious victory in Baku

George Russell resisted a late charge from Max Verstappen to claim his first lights-to-flag victory with a composed drive for Mercedes in Saturday's thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Pope celebrates giant Paris mass in landmark visit

Pope celebrates giant Paris mass in landmark visit

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday celebrated an open-air mass in front of hundreds of thousands of faithful in Paris after riding in the popemobile along the iconic Champs Elysees to the cheers of vast crowds clutching French and Vatican flags.

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Russell holds off Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Russell holds off Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell held off Max Verstappen by one-tenth of a second to win a crash-filled Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Saturday and cut team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.

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Germany selects Munich for Olympics host bid

Germany selects Munich for Olympics host bid

Munich was on Saturday selected ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region by the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) as part of a bid to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games.

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India's Kohli says 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last

India's Kohli says 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last

Virat Kohli said Saturday that next year's ODI World Cup will be his last, with the India batting great determined to lift the trophy one more time.

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Sagnol sacked as Georgia boss after Nations League upset

Sagnol sacked as Georgia boss after Nations League upset

Former France international Willy Sagnol has been sacked as Georgia coach, the country's football federation announced Saturday.

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