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Russell takes pole position for Singapore Grand Prix as McLaren struggle

Russell takes pole position for Singapore Grand Prix as McLaren struggle

George Russell in a Mercedes took pole position Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, as McLaren were outpaced around the Marina Bay Circuit.

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Robertson praises All Blacks 'grit' in Australia win

Robertson praises All Blacks 'grit' in Australia win

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson praised his team's mental resolve after the All Blacks extended their dominance over Australia in damp conditions on Saturday.

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Government, protesters reach deal to end unrest in Pakistan's Kashmir

Government, protesters reach deal to end unrest in Pakistan's Kashmir

Protesters in Pakistan's Kashmir ended days of deadly anti-government demonstrations on Saturday after reaching an agreement with the government, officials said.

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Kudus fires Spurs into second with win at Leeds

Kudus fires Spurs into second with win at Leeds

Mohammed Kudus' first Tottenham goal lifted Spurs up to second in the Premier League by ending Leeds' long unbeaten home run with a 2-1 win on Saturday.

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Rival rallies in Madagascar after deadly Gen Z protests

Rival rallies in Madagascar after deadly Gen Z protests

Backers and foes of Madagascar's cornered government staged rival rallies in the capital Antananarivo on Saturday following days of fatal youth-led protests the president has termed a coup bid.

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Egypt opens one of Valley of the Kings' largest tombs to public

Egypt opens one of Valley of the Kings' largest tombs to public

The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, one of the largest in southern Egypt's Valley of the Kings and Queens, was officially opened to the public Saturday after years of restoration.

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Ethiopia hits back at 'false' Egyptian claims over mega-dam

Ethiopia hits back at 'false' Egyptian claims over mega-dam

Ethiopia on Saturday hit back at Egypt's "false" claim that it had triggered floods in Sudan by opening the gates of its Nile mega-dam, a regional bone of contention.

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Sinner breezes past Altmaier to launch Shanghai title defence

Sinner breezes past Altmaier to launch Shanghai title defence

World number two Jannik Sinner launched his Shanghai Masters title defence in fine form on Saturday, breezing past Germany's Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-3.

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Czech ex-PM set to win vote, putting Ukraine aid in doubt

Czech ex-PM set to win vote, putting Ukraine aid in doubt

Czechs finished voting Saturday in a general election in which the party of self-described "Trumpist" billionaire Andrej Babis is a frontrunner, triggering concerns about Prague's support for Ukraine and future ties with the European Union.

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All Blacks down Wallabies to stay in Rugby Championship title hunt

All Blacks down Wallabies to stay in Rugby Championship title hunt

New Zealand overcame Australia 28-14 in wet conditions on Saturday to keep their Rugby Championship title dream alive and spoil the swansong of Wallaby prop James Slipper.

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