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Japan cleaner goes viral with spa-like service for plushies
A worn-out Pikachu plushie, tired teddy bear or stained stuffed animal can all get a new lease on life at a Japanese laundry service making beloved toys squeaky clean again.
Sports
What we learned from cycling's Spring Classics
As attention turns to the build-up to the Giro d'Italia, the first of the year's Grand Tours, AFP looks back at a thrilling set of Spring one-day classics and what we learned about the main protagonists.
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'Dream partner': Sabalenka keen for mixed-doubles date with Djokovic
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Sunday she is keen to play mixed doubles with Novak Djokovic, but is still waiting for the Serbian great to tell her she is "his dream partner".
Sports
On-fire teenager Jovic sets up Melbourne quarter-final with Sabalenka
Red-hot teenager Iva Jovic barrelled into her first Grand Slam quarter-final for the loss of just one game on Sunday to set up a blockbuster Australian Open clash with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
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Sabalenka rolls into last eight as Alcaraz steps up Melbourne bid
Aryna Sabalenka throttled the brave teenage challenge of Victoria Mboko to blast into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday, where fellow number one Carlos Alcaraz will hope to join her in his history bid.
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Second killing in Minneapolis by US federal agents sparks uproar
The killing of a US citizen by federal immigration agents on Saturday -- the second in Minneapolis this month -- sparked new protests and impassioned demands by local leaders for the Trump administration to end its operation in the city.
Sports
Sabalenka surges past teenager Mboko into Australian Open quarter-finals
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka shattered the Australian Open dreams of gritty Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko on Sunday to surge into her 13th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final.
Culture
Saudi Arabia's UAE 'mudslinging' threatens new Gulf crisis
A Saudi Arabian media campaign targeting the UAE has deepened the Gulf's worst row in years, stoking fears of a damaging fall-out in the financial heart of the Middle East.
Sports
Home qualifier gets life-changing Melbourne money after Osaka pullout
Maddison Inglis said it was "like a dream" after Naomi Osaka's injury withdrawal sent the home qualifier into the Australian Open last 16 and with it life-changing prize money.
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Knicks edge 76ers as Warriors-Wolves suspended
The New York Knicks edged a contentious clash with the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 on Saturday, as Jalen Brunson poured in 31 points to help get his team's season back on track.
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Kim Si-woo leads top-ranked Scheffler, teen Brown in La Quinta
South Korean Kim Si-woo will have world number one Scottie Scheffler and teen phenom Blades Brown nipping at his heels as he takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the US PGA Tour American Express in La Quinta, California.
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Djokovic says 'great champion' Wawrinka's legacy will live on
Novak Djokovic says the retiring Stan Wawrinka's legacy will live on in tennis, hailing the Swiss veteran as a "great champion" who inspired him.
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US skeleton racer appeals for Olympic spot after 'corrupted' qualifier
A Team USA skeleton racer who accused Canada of deliberately corrupting the Olympics qualifying process has launched an appeal to be granted a "wildcard" entry to next month's Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
Health
WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'
The head of the UN's health agency on Saturday pushed back against Washington's stated reasons for withdrawing from the World Health Organization, dismissing US criticism of the WHO as "untrue".
Sports
Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga
Kylian Mbappe netted twice to claim Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side top of La Liga.
Sports
Dupont inspires Toulouse to Pau thumping despite sin binning
France superstar Antoine Dupont provided two assists but was yellow carded as leaders Toulouse strolled past Pau 59-22 on Saturday to move six points clear at the summit of the French Top 14.
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Nwaneri scores on Marseille debut as Lens lose top spot
Ethan Nwaneri struck 13 minutes into his Marseille debut after joining on loan from Arsenal to help his new club to a 3-1 win over high-flying Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
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Mbappe double fires Real Madrid to win at Villarreal
Kylian Mbappe netted twice to claim Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side top of La Liga.
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Pittsburgh Steelers appoint Mike McCarthy as head coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers have appointed veteran Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, the NFL franchise announced Saturday, setting up a potential reunion with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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Liverpool running on empty in Bournemouth defeat, says Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot blamed fatigue for his side's first defeat in 14 games as Bournemouth's Amine Adli struck with virtually the last kick of the game to snatch a 3-2 win for the Cherries on Saturday.
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Man City success 'despite' refereeing calls, claims Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said his success at Manchester City has come in spite of refereeing decisions going against his side in a tirade following Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolves.
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US immigration agents shoot dead another person in Minneapolis
Federal immigration agents shot dead a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, in the second fatal shooting of a civilian during the Trump administration's controversial operation in the city, sparking fresh protests and outrage from state officials.
Culture
This is spinal... brat? Charli xcx stars in mockumentary 'The Moment'
What's a megastar to do when she has defined an entire summer, produced a multi-million-selling album and even persuaded the dictionary eggheads to declare "brat" a word of the year?
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Bournemouth snap Liverpool's unbeaten run to up pressure on Slot
Bournemouth ended Liverpool's 13-game unbeaten run as Amine Adli's 95th minute strike secured a thrilling 3-2 win for the Cherries on Saturday.
Frank's future in fresh doubt after Spurs stumble, Liverpool lose
Thomas Frank faced fresh calls for his dismissal from angry Tottenham fans after a dispiriting 2-2 draw at Premier League strugglers Burnley on Saturday as Bournemouth ended Liverpool's long unbeaten run.
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Grizzlies' Morant sidelined by elbow sprain
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks with a sprained left elbow ligament, the NBA team said Saturday.
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Lacklustre Bayern 'punished' in shock defeat, says Kane
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said his side were "punished" for a lack of energy in Saturday's shock 2-1 loss to Augsburg, their first Bundesliga defeat since March.
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Bucks' Antetokounmpo expects to miss to miss at least a month
Giannis Antetkounmpo was still awaiting the results of an MRI scan on Saturday, but the Milwaukee Bucks star says he expects to miss at least a month with a calf injury.
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Frank under increased pressure after Spurs stumble at Burnley as City win
Thomas Frank's job is under renewed threat after Tottenham dropped more points in a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley on Saturday as Manchester City closed the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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Frank laments unforgivable Tottenham defending in Burnley draw
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was furious at his side's defending in a 2-2 draw at Burnley on Saturday that plunged the Dane's future into further doubt.
Bordeaux-Begles give up on top two hopes after shock Stade Francais loss
Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru said on Saturday that an automatic place in the French Top 14 semi-finals is no longer possible after a surprise 33-28 home defeat to Stade Francais.
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Spurs slip at Burnley increases pressure on Frank as City win
Thomas Frank's job is under renewed threat after Tottenham dropped more points in a 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday as Manchester City cut the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to four points.
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Augsburg hand Bayern Munich first Bundesliga defeat since March
Augsburg stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday to hand their Bavarian rivals a first league defeat since March.
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Steady Root helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka
Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on a turning track to steer England to a hard-fought five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, squaring the three-match ODI series in Colombo on Saturday.
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Stade Francais hold nerve to grab victory at Bordeaux-Begles
Visitors Stade Francais held off repeated Bordeaux-Begles fightbacks to win 33-28 and tighten their hold on third place in the Top 14 on Saturday.
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Reed pulls four shots ahead with McIlroy 11 adrift at Dubai Desert Classic
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed opened a four-shot lead going into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic with Rory McIlroy 11 shots behind on Saturday.
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West Ham thump Sunderland to boost survival bid
West Ham crushed Sunderland 3-1 on Saturday to make it two wins out of two and climb to within two points of Premier League safety.
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Hector wins as Shiffrin third in Czech giant slalom before Olympics
Olympic champion Sara Hector warmed up for her women's giant slalom title defence at next month's Winter Olympics by winning the World Cup race on Saturday as US star Mikaela Shiffrin finished third.
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Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Djokovic hits landmark, Osaka out
Brutal heat triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday as Novak Djokovic powered to another landmark win but Naomi Osaka pulled out.
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Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan
Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan in the past three days, disaster officials said on Saturday, with a major road and power also cut in several provinces.
Sports
England spinners choke Sri Lanka to 219 in second ODI
England rang the changes and spun a web around Sri Lanka, bowling the hosts out for a modest 219 in 49.3 overs in the second one-day international of the three-match series on Saturday.