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Pakistan-Afghan border crossings closed after heavy clashes
Key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed on Sunday after fierce clashes erupted overnight following Taliban accusations that Islamabad had carried out air strikes this week, officials said.
Five-wicket Kuldeep runs through West Indies, India enforce follow-on
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed five wickets as India bowled out the West Indies for 248 and enforced the follow-on in the second Test on Sunday.
Sports
Pakistan 107-1 at lunch in first South Africa Test
Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a solid half-century as Pakistan reached 107-1 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Lahore on Sunday.
Politics
China, Philippines trade blame over boat collision in disputed sea
The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, though Beijing blamed Manila for the incident.
Technology
UK spearheads polar climate change research as US draws back
Britain's flagship polar research vessel heads to Antarctica next week to help advance dozens of climate change-linked science projects, as Western nations spearhead studies there while the United States withdraws.
Economy
China accuses US of 'double standards' over new tariffs threat
China accused the United States of "double standards" on Sunday, after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 100 percent tariff on the world's second-largest economy.
Technology
Australian airline Qantas says millions of customers' data leaked online
Australian airline Qantas said Sunday that data from 5.7 million customers stolen in a major cyberattack this year had been shared online, part of a leak reportedly involving dozens of firms.
Sports
Brewers oust Cubs and will face Dodgers in MLB playoffs
William Contreras, Andrew Vaughn and Brice Turang blasted solo home runs to give Milwaukee a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in a winner-take-all Major League Baseball playoff showdown.
Politics
Banned Bangladesh party turns to flash protests ahead of polls
Once Bangladesh's largest political party, the Awami League has been outlawed since its leader Sheikh Hasina was overthrown in a mass uprising last year.
Sports
Treading fine line, NBA money machine kicks into gear on China return
The NBA brought star-studded lineups to Macau this week for the league's return to China after six years but many of the biggest wins happened off the basketball court, industry insiders and experts told AFP.
Health
Chronic drug shortages frustrate EU pharmacists, patients
At a drug wholesaler warehouse in Belgium, shelves are emptier than they used to be.
Sports
Messi brace lifts Inter, Mueller grabs game-winner for Whitecaps
Lionel Messi scored twice to spark Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, seizing the lead in Major League Soccer's scoring table in a key victory for the Florida club.
Politics
Seychelles opposition leader wins presidential run-off
Seychelles' opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential run-off on Sunday, electoral commission results showed, after a race dominated by environmental and economic concerns.
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At least 41 dead in Mexico floods
Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 41 people in Mexico in recent days and left behind a trail of destruction, the government said Saturday.
Hamas says Israeli hostages to be freed from Gaza before Trump peace summit
Hamas will begin releasing Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Monday morning, a top official from the Palestinian militant group told AFP, before US President Donald Trump chairs an international summit in Egypt on his peace plan for the region.
Sports
Woods undergoes lower back disc replacement surgery
Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his lower back after experiencing pain and a lack of mobility, the 15-time major golf champion announced on Saturday.
Culture
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79
Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977's "Annie Hall" and her role in "The Godfather" films, has died at age 79.
Sports
Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup as Italy stay in hunt
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to pass 50 international goals in record time as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel on Saturday, edging closer to qualifying for a first World Cup finals since 1998.
Culture
'Taste of peace': Palestinian, Israeli join forces in Paris
A new restaurant opened its doors in Paris on Saturday, founded by a Palestinian from Gaza and a Franco-Israeli, aiming to promote reconciliation through food.
Palestinians find Gaza City in ruins, Trump to chair peace summit
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, as Hamas prepared to release Israeli hostages and US President Donald Trump readied to chair an international summit on his peace plan for the region.
Sports
Italy beat Estonia in World Cup qualifier before Israel clash
Italy beat Estonia 3-1 in Saturday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Tallinn before a Group I fixture with Israel which will be flanked by pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Sports
Italy beat Estonia in World Cup qualifier before contested Israel clash
Italy beat Estonia 3-1 in Saturday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Tallinn before a contested Group I fixture with Israel which will be flanked by pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Palestinians find Gaza City in ruins, Hamas to start releasing hostages Monday
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, as Hamas said it would start releasing Israeli hostages on Monday morning as part of the first phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan.
Sports
Gerrard rejects chance of Rangers return
Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has ruled himself out of contention to return for a second stint as manager of struggling Rangers, reports said on Saturday.
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Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79: report
Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977's "Annie Hall" and her role in "The Godfather" films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday.
Politics
Madagascar soldiers join protesters as thousands gather in Antananarivo
A military contingent joined thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Madagascar on Saturday, calling on security forces to "refuse orders to shoot" and condemning police action to quell over two weeks of youth-led protests that have rocked the Indian Ocean island.
Police disperse pro-Palestinian activists outside Israel v Norway match
Norwegian police on Saturday dispersed a gathering of pro-Palestinian activists with tear gas and made several arrests in Oslo during Israel's defeat to Norway in a World Cup qualifier, according to AFP journalists.
French PM races to form government before budget deadline
France's newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Saturday scrambled to get an austerity budget approved, as more parties threatened to topple him again, after his first term lasted only 27 days.
Palestinians find Gaza City in ruins as Hamas warns tough talks ahead
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, as Hamas warned the next stage in US President Donald Trump's peace plan would be more difficult than the first.
Sports
Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup return in easy win over Israel
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick despite missing a penalty as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel on Saturday to edge closer to qualifying for a first World Cup since 1998.
Economy
Eighteen presumed dead after blast at US explosives factory
Eighteen people are presumed dead after a huge blast at an explosives factory in Tennessee, officials said Saturday.
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At least 37 dead in Mexico floods
Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in Mexico in recent days and left behind a trail of destruction, the government said Saturday.