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Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after landfall in Florida

Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after landfall in Florida

Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone early Saturday after it made landfall in northwestern Florida, where it lashed the US Gulf Coast with heavy rain and strong winds, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

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India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest

India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest

Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday as hundreds of protesters demanding the election commissioner's resignation gathered in New Delhi despite a heavy security crackdown.

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Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint after Russell crashes

Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint after Russell crashes

Max Verstappen won a wet and wild Singapore sprint race for Red Bull on Saturday after George Russell crashed his Mercedes when leading at the end of the opening lap.

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Proposed next EU budget cut back in search for deal

Proposed next EU budget cut back in search for deal

Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by 140 billion euros ($155 billion), in a quest to bridge deep division and reach a deal by the end of the year.

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All Blacks learn from 'failed' Springboks series to punish Wallabies

All Blacks learn from 'failed' Springboks series to punish Wallabies

Coach Dave Rennie says New Zealand learned from their "failed" series against South Africa in unleashing a comprehensive 50-19 win over Australia on Saturday to extend their remarkable Eden Park record.

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Russian strikes kill 11 including 3 children: Ukrainian authorities

Russian strikes kill 11 including 3 children: Ukrainian authorities

Russian strikes on Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday killed at least 11 people, including three children, according to regional authorities.

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Marquez grabs MotoGP championship lead after Indonesia sprint chaos

Marquez grabs MotoGP championship lead after Indonesia sprint chaos

Spain's Marc Marquez seized the lead from compatriot Jorge Martin in the MotoGP world championship following victory in a thrilling and chaotic sprint race in Indonesia on Saturday.

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Russian teenager Andreeva breezes into China Open final

Russian teenager Andreeva breezes into China Open final

Mirra Andreeva breezed into the China Open final on Saturday, brushing aside Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2, and will play either home hope Zheng Qinwen or Belgium's Elise Mertens for the title.

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All Blacks extend Eden Park streak with big win over Wallabies

All Blacks extend Eden Park streak with big win over Wallabies

New Zealand powered clear in the second half to beat Australia 50-19 on Saturday, extending their remarkable unbeaten record at Eden Park and retaining the Bledisloe Cup.

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Major earthquake hits Panama, injures at least 27

Major earthquake hits Panama, injures at least 27

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, collapsing buildings and roads in the center of the country and injuring at least 27 people, with no deaths reported.

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