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'Truly scared': Blazes outpace firefighters in Indonesian Borneo

Vandals uproot Berlin tree commemorating Pride attack victims

German director Wenders clarifies views on film and politics

Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persist

Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption

At last: Straight sets win over Tabilo puts Zverev in US Open last 16

Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust friend Eala in US Open epic

Haze emergency grips Malaysian Borneo town

China's memories of Mao fade to nostalgia 50 years after his death

Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta

Rybakina books US Open fourth-round berth, inches closer to No. 1

Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes

Sobering reality: Curbs on alcohol in northeast Syria cause discontent

Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust Eala and book Gauff clash

Wobbly Osaka 'shocked' to battle past Mertens and reach last 16

Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka survived another erratic outing, beating Belgian Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 on Saturday to reach the US Open fourth round.

'Like a jewel': Japan's luxury ice revered by bars worldwide

In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly shape and slice blocks of ice destined to chill negronis in some of the world's trendiest bars.

Indian Oscar-nominated filmmaker turns camera on his cancer

Indian filmmaker Shaunak Sen's new documentary began as a "coping" mechanism after a shock cancer diagnosis, but continues the motifs of environmental degradation and caregiving that drove his previous work.

'The flood is coming': How a Nepal principal saved 900 students

Rajendra Dawadi was inside his school near Nepal's Trishuli River with around 900 students last week when a colleague delivered an urgent warning.

Argentina 'let off hook' by Australia as Kiss's winning run ends

Wallabies coach Les Kiss lamented Saturday his side letting Argentina "off the hook" as his four-match win streak came to an end with Australia failing to exploit a late two-man advantage in a 28-28 draw.

Kiss's winning run ends as Argentina hold Australia to draw

Australia's four-match winning run came to an end in Mendoza on Saturday as the Wallabies failed to exploit a late two-man advantage in a 28-28 draw with Argentina.

Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will be under the microscope again on Sunday taking on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul for a place in the US Open quarter-finals.

Gauff into round four at US Open after straight-set win

Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday, turning back Spain's Cristina Bucsa in straight sets.

Prince William to represent King Charles III at Norway late King Harald's funeral

Britain's Prince William will attend the funeral of Norway's late King Harald next week in place of his father King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.

Bordeaux hammer Racing in Top 14 start as Bielle-Biarrey extends deal

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles started the new Top 14 season with a 10-try bang as star wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey signed a contract extension before the team hammered ill-disciplined Racing 92 64-5.

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