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Under-strength Toulouse overpower Montauban in Top 14

Under-strength Toulouse overpower Montauban in Top 14

Even shorn of stars retained by the France Six Nations squad, Top 14 champions Toulouse hammered rock-bottom Montauban on Saturday, running in ten tries in a 68-13 win.

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Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia

Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia

A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.

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US, Israel launch attack on Iran, Tehran hits back with strikes across region

US, Israel launch attack on Iran, Tehran hits back with strikes across region

The US and Israel launched an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran on Saturday, reportedly killing more than 200 people, with Tehran launching a retaliatory missile barrage that sent people running for cover across the Middle East.

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Brazil's Lula visits flood zone as death toll from landslides hits 70

Brazil's Lula visits flood zone as death toll from landslides hits 70

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday hugged weeping children and promised aid as he visited southeastern cities where 70 people have died in landslides caused by torrential rains.

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New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss

New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss

New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka avoided a big defeat against Pakistan on Saturday in Kandy.

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Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdraws

Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdraws

Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai title on Saturday following the withdrawal of his opponent Tallon Griekspoor due to a left hamstring injury.

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First Yamal hat-trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal

First Yamal hat-trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday that took the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga.

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Liverpool hit five past West Ham, Haaland-less City face Leeds test

Liverpool hit five past West Ham, Haaland-less City face Leeds test

Liverpool climbed into the Premier League's top five with a 5-2 win over struggling West Ham on Saturday, as Manchester City aimed to apply more pressure on Arsenal in the title race.

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Van der Poel romps to cobbled classic win

Van der Poel romps to cobbled classic win

Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel broke away 16km from the finish line and soloed to victory at the season-opening cobbled classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday.

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Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Republicans largely welcomed strikes launched Saturday by US forces and ally Israel against Iran but prominent Democrats condemned what they called an illegal aggression.

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