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Inglis trumps Duckett as Australia defeat England in record chase
Josh Inglis hit a maiden century to help Australia chase down the highest target in Champions Trophy history in a five-wicket win over old rivals England in Lahore on Saturday.

Israel suspends prisoner release after six Gaza hostages freed: sources
Israeli officials said the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday has been delayed, after six hostages were freed under a fragile Gaza truce that is nearing the end of its first phase.

One dead, several police officers wounded in knife attack in France
One person died and two police officers were seriously injured in a knife attack in eastern France on Saturday that occurred during a demonstration, the local prosecutor said.

Thousands join Hungarians judges' rally
Judges, judicial employees and sympathisers marched Saturday for judicial independence in central Budapest, ending at the Justice Ministry building.

Andreeva, 17, becomes youngest WTA 1000 champion
Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva wrapped up a fairytale week in Dubai by becoming the youngest ever WTA 1000 champion with victory over Clara Tauson on Saturday.

Arsenal title bid rocked by West Ham, Man Utd rescue Everton draw
Arsenal's Premier League title bid suffered a huge blow as West Ham earned a shock 1-0 win over the 10-man Gunners, while troubled Manchester United rallied from two goals down in a 2-2 draw at Everton on Saturday.

Prendergast leads Ireland to victory over Wales in Six Nations
Sam Prendergast kicked 17 points as Ireland won the Triple Crown in Cardiff on Saturday with a closely-fought 27-18 Six Nations victory over Wales that extended the host nation’s losing streak to 15 matches.

France says convict freed in May shootout arrested in Romania
A French convict, on the run since being freed last May in an ambush that left two prison officers dead, has been arrested in Romania, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said Saturday.

'Soft' Man Utd have to survive this season, says Amorim
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim described his side as "soft" despite fighting back from 2-0 down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Everton on Saturday.

Pakistan coach says 'match-winning' fast bowlers key in India clash
Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed on Saturday said his fast bowlers are "match-winners" and will pull out something special against arch-rivals India in their pivotal Champions Trophy clash.

Zelensky 'not ready' to sign minerals deal with US: source
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not ready" to sign a minerals deal with the United States, a source told AFP on Saturday, raising questions about Washington's demands as a rift between the two countries deepened.

Fernandes inspires Man Utd fightback for Everton draw
Bruno Fernandes inspired a Manchester United rally from two goals down to avoid another damaging defeat for Ruben Amorim in a 2-2 draw at Everton on Saturday.

France's agriculture show, an outlet for angry farmers
France's annual Agriculture Show has become a hotbed of protest by farmers, exasperated by low produce prices, heavy regulations and global competition, against the government they say doesn't care for them enough.

Brignone claims Sestriere giant slalom double after Shiffrin flops out
Federica Brignone made it a giant slalom double at Sestriere after storming to a second straight World Cup victory on home snow after Mikaela Shiffrin failed to even qualify for Saturday's second run.

Two in a row for Merlier at UAE Tour
Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier came from deep to win a bunch finish on stage six of the UAE Tour at Abu Dhabi Breakwater on Saturday meaning he and the Italian Jonathan Milan both have two stage wins in a race packed with fast men.

Clash with Pakistan just another game, says India batsman Gill
India vice-captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said the eagerly-awaited match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy is a fan favourite, but for his team it's business as usual.

Londoners march in support of Ukraine to mark three years of war
Hundreds gathered in London on Saturday to march in support of Ukraine, ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion on Monday and amid increasing tensions between Washington and Kyiv.

Duckett ton drives England to 351-8 against Australia in Champions Trophy
Opener Ben Duckett struck a Champions Trophy record score of 165 off 143 balls as England racked up the highest total in the event's history after making 351-8 against Australia on Saturday.

Syrian suspect in Berlin stabbing wanted 'to kill Jews': police
A Syrian man arrested after a stabbing attack at Berlin's Holocaust memorial that seriously wounded a Spanish man had been harbouring a "plan to kill Jews", police and prosecutors said Saturday.

Hamas frees 6 Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants on Saturday freed six Israeli hostages, the last living captives to be released under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released.

China's EV maker XPeng eyes doubling global presence by year's end
One of China's leading electric vehicle makers XPeng plans to double the number of countries in which the company operates by the end of this year, its CEO said Saturday.

Hamas frees 5 Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants on Saturday freed five Israeli hostages, among the last living captives to be released under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released.

Germany on eve of elections under shadow of US-European rift
German politicians made a final scramble for votes Saturday on the eve of key elections in which conservatives hope to win despite the dramatic rise of the far right targeting a record score.

Shiffrin flops out of Sestriere giant slalom as Kiwi Robinson leads
Mikaela Shiffrin will have to wait for her 100th alpine skiing World Cup win after failing to qualify for the second run of Saturday's giant slalom in Sestriere, which is led by Alice Robinson.

Pope begins second week in hospital, cancels Angelus prayer
Pope Francis began a second week in hospital on Saturday, alert but still "not out of danger", as top cardinals sought to dampen speculation about his future.

US urges backing of 'simple' resolution as Trump calls for Putin-Zelensky talks
The United States urged UN members to back its "simple, historic" resolution on the Ukraine war, which diplomatic sources said omits mention of Kyiv's territory occupied by Russia.

Von Allmen leads Swiss 1-2-3 in Crans-Montana downhill
Newly-crowned world champion Franjo Von Allmen won the men's World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana on Saturday, leading a Swiss clean sweep on home snow ahead of Marco Odermatt and Alexis Monney.

France still seeking to block EU-Mercosur trade deal: Macron
France is still trying to assemble a "blocking minority" within the European Union to prevent a trade deal with four South American countries from coming into force, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday.

France look to get Six Nations bid back on track against Italy
France take on Italy in Rome on Sunday trying to stay in touch with Ireland ahead of a crunch clash in Dublin next month which could decide the destination of the Six Nations.

Buoyant Frankfurt aim for 'perfection' against league leaders Bayern
Despite their best Bundesliga season in decades, Eintracht Frankfurt know only something close to a perfect performance will help topple league leaders Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Hamas frees 2 Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants on Saturday freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released.

Pope 'rested well' on eighth night in hospital: Vatican
Pope Francis "rested well" during his eighth night in hospital, where the 88-year-old is being treated for double pneumonia, the Vatican said Saturday.