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At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush
At least 72 people died during last week's mass influx of migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday.
Fire toll mounts in Greece as blazes spread
Greece on Sunday faced multiple fronts and a growing damage toll with wildfires believed to have devastated swathes of forest and agricultural land, and the prime minister warning of "extremely difficult" days ahead.
Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot
Sri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Sunday to contain riots at an overcrowded prison in which one inmate was killed and six others wounded, police said.
Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew
Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew.
Dressel, Walsh win 50m free titles at US Swimming Championships
Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel and world record-holder Gretchen Walsh closed the US Swimming Championships with impressive 50m freestyle victories in Irvine, California, on Saturday.
Tourists chase high-octane thrill in China's trending biker capital
The roar of engines fills the night air in China's Chongqing city as tourists awkwardly clamber onto gleaming motorbikes and cling to muscular drivers to star in personalised videos.
De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward "sometimes" wants to leave.
Vincent Pastore, who played 'Big Pussy' on 'The Sopranos,' dead at 80
Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for mob enforcer-turned-informant Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's hit series "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80, his manager told AFP on Saturday.
Tottenham manager De Zerbi 'happy' with pre-season progress
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was "happy for a lot of things" as they return to London unbeaten in three pre-season games after a 2-1 win over Chelsea in Sydney.
When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible?
Recent cyberattacks carried out autonomously by two rogue OpenAI artificial intelligence models raises an untested legal question: who is responsible when AI acts on its own?
Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban
Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed with open arms when he rejoins Chelsea this week in Hong Kong, manager Xabi Alonso said, but the Ukrainian will not be rushed back after winning his appeal against a doping ban.
'Damn hot': Last summer for Japan cosplay extravaganza
Shawn, like her sister Whitney dressed as a character from "Demon Slayer", has two words to describe the weather as she waits to watch the grand parade at this year's annual cosplay extravaganza in Japan: "Damn hot".
Auger-Aliassime playing for hometown pride at Montreal Masters
World number four Felix Auger-Aliassime will be playing for local pride when the ATP Montreal Masters begins on Sunday in his hometown.
Eala stuns Osaka to book Washington final against Pegula
Alexandra Eala stunned former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open, where she will face third-ranked Jessica Pegula.
Commonwealth Games poster boy Kerr delivers mile gold in Glasgow
Fresh from setting a new world record in the mile, Josh Kerr delivered Commonwealth Games gold for Scotland on home soil in the highlight of Saturday's action, which saw 44 gold medals won.
13 dead after small tourist plane crashes in Peru
At least 13 people died when a small plane carrying tourists to view Peru's famed Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed, police said Saturday.
Pegula defeats Shnaider to reach Washington Open final
Jessica Pegula, seeking her third title of the year, advanced to the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open by defeating Russia's Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday.
France's devastating fires now 'under control', says PM
The fires that have ravaged France are "today under control" Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Saturday, more than a week after the country's largest wildfire since 1949 flared up.
Gaza officials say Israeli strikes kill seven day after deal
Gaza authorities said that seven people were killed in Israeli strikes Saturday that also damaged a hospital's medical supplies, a day after Hamas said it agreed to the latest stage of a deal to end the war.
Noh leads by three at women's British Open as Ryu falters
Yealimi Noh takes a three-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the women's British Open after a third round 69 fired the American to seven under par.
CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership
North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
Ex-British champion jockey Crowley takes 'hardest decision' to retire
Jim Crowley, the 2016 British champion jockey who had switched from jumps to the flat, took the "hardest decision" of his life on Saturday and retired.
Wiebes claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with opening stage win
Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne on Saturday to claim the race leader's yellow jersey.
Brentford sign Mali midfielder Sangare in club record deal
Brentford signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens in a club-record deal worth a reported £39 million ($52 million) on Saturday.
Chelsea sign Brighton striker Welbeck
Chelsea signed Brighton's veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5 million ($6.7 million) on Saturday.
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja, team killed in Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his nine climbing companions were all killed by an avalanche in Pakistan during an ascent of one of the world's highest mountains, his expedition company said on Saturday, as rescuers tackled treacherous conditions to recover their bodies.
Gaza's civil defence, medical sources say Israeli strikes kill two
Gaza's civil defence agency and medical sources said Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory on Saturday killed two people and significantly damaged a hospital's medical supply warehouses.
Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva from Benfica
Bournemouth signed Portugal defender Antonio Silva from Benfica in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($33 million) on Saturday.
Maresca 'happy' after first Man City game despite Inter shootout defeat
Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" on Saturday after his first game in charge of Manchester City, despite a defeat on penalties to Inter Milan after the sides drew 1-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday.
Firefighters in Greece 'pushed to the limit' as winds rage
Hundreds of firefighters in Greece on Saturday were being pushed to the limit to save a popular coastal resort and other areas as violent winds lashed the country, the civil protection minister said.
Maresca's first Man City outing ends in shootout defeat to Inter
Enzo Maresca's first game as Manchester City manager ended in defeat on penalties after drawing 1-1 with Inter Milan in a friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday.
German FA calls for 'full investigation' into FIFA proposal
The German FA (DFB) on Saturday called for a "full investigation" into the development of FIFA's World Cup private investment plan, while demanding a "fundamental cultural change" at the governing body.