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Rybakina powers past Andreeva to reach Stuttgart final

Rybakina powers past Andreeva to reach Stuttgart final

Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina surged to a 7-5, 6-1 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday and will face Karolina Muchova for the title in Stuttgart.

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At least 5 killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital

At least 5 killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital

Five people were killed in Kyiv on Saturday after a gunman opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in the Ukrainian capital before being killed during an arrest attempt, officials said.

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Bayern on cusp of title as Dortmund lose, Eta beaten on debut

Bayern on cusp of title as Dortmund lose, Eta beaten on debut

Bayern Munich edged closer to the Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund lost 2-1 at Hoffenheim on Saturday, while pioneering Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta was beaten on her debut.

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Rublev, Fils fightbacks set up Barcelona Open final

Rublev, Fils fightbacks set up Barcelona Open final

Frenchman Arthur Fils overcame in-form teenager Rafael Jodar 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a Barcelona Open final with resurgent Russian Andrey Rublev.

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Leeds pull clear of trouble, Bournemouth sink Newcastle

Leeds pull clear of trouble, Bournemouth sink Newcastle

Leeds beat Wolves 3-0 to open up a nine-point cushion in the battle for Premier League survival before Tottenham aim to dig themselves out of trouble at home to Brighton on Saturday.

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Spain rout Ukraine to boost Women's World Cup qualifying hopes

Spain rout Ukraine to boost Women's World Cup qualifying hopes

Edna Imade netted two headers as Spain crushed Ukraine 5-0 to pull provisionally level with England at the top of Women's World Cup 2027 qualifying group A3 on Saturday.

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Bayern close in on Bundesliga title as Dortmund lose

Bayern close in on Bundesliga title as Dortmund lose

Bayern Munich moved closer to the Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund fell to a 2-1 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday, while pioneering Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta lost on her debut in the dugout.

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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against 'blackmail'

Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against 'blackmail'

Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, prompting ships to abandon attempts to transit the waterway and President Donald Trump to warn Tehran against trying to "blackmail" the United States.

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US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices.

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Trump signs order to fast-track research on psychedelic drugs

Trump signs order to fast-track research on psychedelic drugs

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced an easing of restrictions on research into psychedelic drugs -- such as so-called "magic mushrooms" -- that have shown promise in treating people with mental health conditions.

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