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Missile strikes pound Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on Sunday, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
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China rescuers search for missing after mine blast kills 82
Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation on Sunday to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82.
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Security forces swarm White House after shots fired
Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the area, authorities said.
Sports
Usyk rocked but beats Verhoeven to retain heavyweight titles
Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday.
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Enhanced Games boss predicts multiple feats beyond world records
The head of the Enhanced Games on Saturday predicted multiple world records will be "beaten" at this weekend's drug-fueled event, even if the feats will not be officially recognized due to the banned substances athletes are taking.
Sports
Kim's lead trimmed to two at PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson
South Korean Kim Si-woo clung to a two-stroke lead after firing a three-under par 68 in Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Politics
Large police presence around White House after reports of shots fired: AFP
Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House on Saturday evening after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists said.
Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk
Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late Saturday, hours after the Red Cross said three volunteers had died there and Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases.
Russell snatches pole in Canada with late lap to frustrate Antonelli
George Russell powered to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a spectacular last-gasp flying lap on Saturday ahead of his championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Politics
Romania's Mungiu wins top prize at glitzy Cannes finale
"Fjord", a thought-provoking drama by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu that challenges left-wing prejudices, won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday at a star-packed closing ceremony.
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Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico
Iran are moving their World Cup training base to Mexico after football's world governing body FIFA approved a request to transfer it from Tucson, Arizona, the head of Iran's football federation said on Saturday.
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Russell grabs pole for Mercedes 1-2 at Canadian GP
Britain's George Russell powered to pole position on Saturday for the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
US President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to finalization."
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Bayern salute 'best transfer ever' Kane after 21st German Cup triumph
Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Harry Kane the "best transfer we've ever made" after the England captain's hat-trick handed them a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart to win the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday.
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Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down
Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa's last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday.
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Quiet Chinese county hit by deadly coal mine disaster
Coal miners in the sleepy Chinese county of Qinyuan sometimes dine at Zhang's skewer eatery, especially on payday, so a gas explosion that killed at least 82 of these workers left her feeling lost and sad.
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Mungiu wins Cannes again with culture wars drama
Cristian Mungiu, who won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday with "Fjord", is not a man who is afraid of taking on difficult issues.
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'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes best film prize
"Fjord", a thought-provoking drama about domestic violence and left-wing prejudices by Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu, won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday at a star-packed closing ceremony.
Sports
Persistence pays off for Barcelona Champions League final hero Pajor
Barcelona's Ewa Pajor said finally winning the Women's Champions League was her reward for never losing hope as previous final defeats kept piling up, after her two goals helped the Catalans beat Lyon 4-0 to reclaim the title on Saturday.
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Kane hat-trick seals double as Bayern claim 21st German Cup
Harry Kane's hat-trick gave Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich a 3-0 victory over holders Stuttgart to win the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday.
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Tens of thousands rally in Serbia demanding elections
Tens of thousands of demonstrators massed in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by a deadly rail station disaster.
Sports
NASCAR driver Busch died of sepsis after pneumonia: family
NASCAR racer Kyle Busch died of sepsis that developed from severe pneumonia, his family announced on Saturday.
Sports
Enhanced Games athletes under scrutiny as health fears swirl
The drug-fueled Enhanced Games have put competing athletes under scrutiny, with critics asking why they signed up for a pro-doping competition that is potentially dangerous for their health, and to young viewers who could be tempted to emulate them.
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Emotional Hull celebrate 'incredible' promotion to Premier League
Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic and his players cried tears of joy after their "incredible journey" culminated in a lucrative promotion to the Premier League on Saturday as the Championship's 'spygate' drama finally came to an end.
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Shreyas Iyer scores maiden IPL century as Punjab beat Lucknow
Shreyas Iyer scored a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) hundred to keep Punjab Kings' hopes alive with a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday.
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Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women's Champions League
Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored twice each in the second half as Barcelona thrashed a stunned Lyon 4-0 in the Women's Champions League final on Saturday to win the European title for the fourth time.
Politics
Tens of thousands rally in Serbian capital demanding elections
Tens of thousands of demonstrators massed in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by a deadly rail station disaster.
Sports
Bru challenges Bordeaux-Begles to show 'true selves' in Top 14 after Champions Cup defence
Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru said on Saturday he wanted his side to show their "true faces" as they aim for French Top 14 glory after defending the Champions Cup.
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Russell resists Antonelli in Canadian GP F1 sprint race
Pre-season title favourite George Russell delivered a consummate lights-to-flag drive to win Saturday's sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix and trim his angry team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.
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Defending Champions Cup title 'special' for Bordeaux's Tameifuna
Bordeaux-Begles's hulking Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna said that it was a "special" achievement to retain the Champions Cup trophy following his side's 41-19 trouncing of Leinster on Saturday.
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Hull promoted to Premier League after McBurnie strikes late in play-off final
Hull City were promoted to the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Oli McBurnie's last-gasp strike sealed a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in Saturday's Championship play-off final, bringing an end to the 'spygate' controversy that overshadowed world football's richest match.
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Buse outlasts Paul for Hamburg title to end Peruvian drought
Ignacio Buse became the first Peruvian to win on the ATP tour in 19 years as he battled past American Tommy Paul on Saturday in the Hamburg final.