China authorities report 82 dead in coal mine blast, serious violations
A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, authorities reported Saturday, revising an earlier death toll as they said preliminary findings showed the company involved had committed "serious" violations.
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Navarro downs Mboko to win Strasbourg clay title
Emma Navarro beat Victoria Mboko on Saturday to win her first title in over a year at the Strasbourg Open.
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Vingegaard takes Giro lead after storrming to victory in 14th stage
Jonas Vingegaard took charge of the Giro d'Italia by winning Saturday's key 14th stage, showing his power in the mountains to snatch the overall lead from Afonso Eulalio.
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Russian war drama among favourites for top Cannes film prize
A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which will be awarded at a star-packed ceremony later Saturday.
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England's Bethell leaves IPL after finger injury
England batsman Jacob Bethell has ended his season with Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bengaluru after suffering a finger injury.
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Ukrainian strike on college in Russian-occupied town kills 18: officials
The death toll from a Ukrainian strike on a college and its dormitory in a Russian-occupied town in eastern Ukraine has risen to 18, Russian officials said on Saturday.
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Five first-round matches to watch at French Open
The French Open gets under way on Sunday, with Jannik Sinner an overwhelming favourite to lift the men's title for the first time and Coco Gauff defending her women's crown.
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France bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir from country
France announced on Saturday it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entry for mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
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Roland Garros organisers, players have 'positive' meeting over dispute
Representatives of the world's top tennis players, who are campaigning to receive a larger share of Grand Slam prize money, and the organisers of the French Open have engaged in a constructive meeting over the issue, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) said Saturday.
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Dos Santos at the double, Jackson and Russell shine in Xiamen
Alison dos Santos again outgunned Karsten Warholm, while Shericka Jackson and Masai Russell shined at the Diamond League meeting in Xiamen, China, on Saturday.
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