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Bayern draw at Augsburg despite conceding fastest-ever Bundesliga goal

Verstappen on pole as he hunts first Singapore Grand Prix win

French prodigy Seixas becomes youngest Giro di Lombardia winner

Isaias drenches southern US as weakened post-tropical cyclone

Verstappen on pole position as he hunts first Singapore GP win

Australia strike early after Renshaw's 190 against South Africa

Arsenal learned lessons from Brighton collapse, says Arteta

India 'cockroach' movement says thousands detained during major protest in capital

Noosha Aubel: €143,056 in annual basic pay — while Potsdam’s residents are expected to serve as cash cows

Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

Roma goalkeeper Svilar sidelined for a month with broken finger

Brilliant Renshaw ton puts Australia in strong position

Proposed EU budget cut back in search for Christmas deal

Saudi capital issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen

Saudi authorities issued their first air raid alert in the capital since fighting returned to neighbouring Yemen, leaving residents of Riyadh rattled after they heard explosions ringing out in the early hours of Saturday.

Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up

The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.

Martin edges title rival Marquez for Austrian MotoGP pole

Jorge Martin pipped MotoGP title rival Marc Marquez to pole for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, while Pedro Acosta completed an all-Spanish front row at the Red Bull Ring.

Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up

The 20th Asian Games opened in Japan on Saturday with a message of unity following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.

Indonesia accepts Malaysia's help to tackle wildfires

Malaysia will send aircraft and dozens of firefighters to help tackle blazes in Indonesia, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Saturday, after receiving approval from Jakarta.

Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump

Denmark on Saturday hailed a "binding" deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security and bar Russian and Chinese bases from the Arctic territory.

Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes

Indians living in Japan are standing by to house the country's athletes at the Asian Games if accommodation shortages continue, officials said Saturday.

We don't want Games host Japan losing money, says Asian Olympic official

Japan's hosting of the Asian Games with huts and a cruise ship is an example for other nations if they want to stage major events without breaking the bank, a senior Olympic official said Saturday.

Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions

US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval after months of delay.

Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy

Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday for pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since he became embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.

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