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Commemoration held for late Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic

Commemoration held for late Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic

A commemoration was held Saturday in Belgrade for war criminal Ratko Mladic two days ahead of his burial, attended by dozens of former military personnel, family members and officials.

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Stay far from battlefield, warns Japanese director in Vietnam War film

Stay far from battlefield, warns Japanese director in Vietnam War film

Modern warfare may have changed, but the suffering of victims remains the same, while those waging war will inevitably "commit horrifying acts," Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto said of his Vietnam War film at Venice.

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Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held

Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held

New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to stay perfect in the Premier League, as blunt Tottenham were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.

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Tens of thousands of Croatians protest over hazardous waste

Tens of thousands of Croatians protest over hazardous waste

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Zagreb on Saturday seeking immediate cleanup of thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped hazardous waste in one of Croatia's most pristine areas.

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Alpine's Gasly takes shock pole for Italian Grand Prix

Alpine's Gasly takes shock pole for Italian Grand Prix

Frenchman Pierre Gasly snatched a surprise pole position for Alpine in qualifying on Saturday for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the first of his career at the 191st attempt.

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Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League

Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League

Erling Haaland maintained Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season but Enzo Maresca's men were made to sweat for a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad on Saturday.

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Nwaneri helps Dortmund to comeback win on Bundesliga debut

Nwaneri helps Dortmund to comeback win on Bundesliga debut

Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri provoked a late own goal as Borussia Dortmund come from two down to win 3-2 at Hoffenheim in a topsy-turvy Bundesliga clash on Saturday.

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US envoys in Moscow as Russia and Ukraine vow not to hit capitals during talks

US envoys in Moscow as Russia and Ukraine vow not to hit capitals during talks

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Moscow Saturday and expected to head to Kyiv the next day, with Russia and Ukraine vowing not to strike each others' capitals during talks on ending more than four years of war.

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US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

The United States said it struck and destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels, in the latest exchange of fire since renewed hostilities flared between the foes.

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Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of bias

Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of bias

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Saturday refuted claims of bias made by Alpine team boss Flavio Briatore in a statement issued on behalf of the International Court of Appeal.

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