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Sparkling Fiji score four tries to beat error-prone Scotland 29-14
Brilliant Fiji capitalised on a red card to wing Darcy Graham to beat Scotland 29-14 in Suva on Saturday, their first win over the tourists in eight years.

Pioli returns to Fiorentina after one season at Al-Nassr
Italian coach Stefano Pioli, who spent last season in charge of Saudi club Al-Nassr, is to return to Fiorentina, a club he previously coached and played for as a player, the Tuscan club announced on Saturday.

Marc Marquez takes seventh pole of season at German MotoGP
Championship leader Marc Marquez claimed pole position in qualifying at the Sachsenring on Saturday for the German MotoGP and sprint race.

Barrett says All Blacks impressed by young France talent
Playmaker Beauden Barrett said Saturday that the All Blacks remained wary of a talented but inexperienced France touring side, despite a resounding 43-17 victory in the second Test on Saturday.

Pakistan won't send hockey teams to India: govt sources
Pakistan will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over "security" concerns, government sources told AFP on Saturday, potentially jeopardising their place in next year's World Cup.

NCaledonia politicians agree on statehood while remaining French
France on Saturday announced a "historic" accord with New Caledonia in which the overseas territory, rocked by deadly separatist violence last year, would remain French but be declared a new state.

Robertson hails 'ruthless' All Blacks after France crushed 43-17
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson was pleased with a "ruthless" All Blacks display Saturday as an under-strength France were crushed 43-17 in the second Test in Wellington to clinch the series with a game to spare.

American midfielder Tillman joins Leverkusen from PSV
USA international midfielder Malik Tillman has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, the Bundesliga side announced on Saturday.

Sparkling Fiji score four tries beat error-prone Scotland 29-14
Brilliant Fiji capitalised on a red card to wing Darcy Graham to beat Scotland 29-14 in Suva on Saturday, their first win over the tourists in eight years.

Ukraine says four killed in massive Russian drone, missile attack
Russia fired more than 620 drones and long-range missiles overnight killing four people, Ukraine said Saturday, calling for fresh sanctions on Moscow to halt its record barrages.

Akram hails 'modern-day great' Starc on 100-Test milestone
Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram on Saturday hailed Australia's Mitchell Starc as a "modern-day great" for reaching 100 Test appearances.

Wales look to future after ending 18-game losing run with Japan win
Interim head coach Matt Sherratt said Wales's 31-22 win over Japan on Saturday "has got to be the start of something" after ending their record 18-game losing streak.

Gaza ceasefire talks held up by Israel withdrawal plans: Palestinian sources
Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza are being held up by Israel's proposals to keep troops in the territory, two Palestinian sources with knowledge of the discussions told AFP on Saturday.

All Blacks score six tries to hammer under-strength France
New Zealand crushed an under-strength France 43-17 in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday, scoring six tries to clinch the three-match series.

Cambodia genocide survivors 'thrilled' at new UNESCO status
Survivors of Cambodia's four-year genocide on Saturday told AFP they were "thrilled" that the site of their lives' biggest horror has gained UNESCO recognition.

Worker in critical condition after US immigration raid on California farm
A farm worker was in critical condition on Friday, his family said, after being injured during a raid by US immigration agents on a legal cannabis farm in California that resulted in the arrests of 200 undocumented migrants and clashes with protesters.

German backpacker drank from puddles in Australian bush ordeal
German backpacker Carolina Wilga drank water from puddles and sheltered in a cave before escaping an 11-night ordeal in the Australian bush, police said Saturday.

German backpacker escapes Australian bush ordeal by 'sheer luck'
German backpacker Carolina Wilga lost hope of rescue after 11 nights in the Australian bush, and only made it out by "sheer luck", police said Saturday.

Tourists, residents evacuated from Grand Canyon due to wildfires
Fast-spreading wildfires have forced the evacuation of part of the Grand Canyon, with the US National Park Service ordering visitors and residents away from its northern rim.

Bad Bunny draws jubilant Puerto Ricans to historic residency
Thousands of Puerto Ricans gathered Friday evening as Bad Bunny's historic residency was set to launch in San Juan, a concert series showcasing the island's pride and resilience that in its initial stage is limited to locals.

Worker dies after US immigration raid on California farm
A farm worker died on Friday after being injured during a raid by US immigration agents on a legal cannabis farm in California that resulted in arrests of 200 undocumented migrants and clashes with protestors.

PSG coach Luis Enrique warns against complacency in Club World Cup final
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Friday urged his team to round off the best season in the club's history by winning the Club World Cup, but warned not to expect Sunday's final against Chelsea to be a "simple formality".

Boeing evades MAX crash trial with last-minute settlement
Boeing has reached a settlement with a man whose family died in a 737 MAX crash in 2019, a law firm told AFP on Friday, meaning the US aviation giant will avoid a federal trial slated for Monday.

US sanctions Cuban president four years after historic protests
The United States on Friday announced for the first time sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel for his role "in the Cuban regime's brutality toward the Cuban people."

Pope Leo's Illinois childhood home to become tourist site
Pope Leo XIV's childhood home has been sold to the village where he grew up, which intends to make it a historical site, local media reported Friday.

Manchester gives hometown heroes Oasis rapturous reception
Bathed in sunshine and feel-good vibes, 80,000 fans gave Oasis a hero's welcome on Friday as Manchester's favourite sons returned for their first hometown gig in 16 years.

Canada just can't win in trade war with Trump
Try as it might to appease President Donald Trump, Canada remains a prized target in his trade wars and subject to the whiplash of his changes of heart.

US State Department begins mass layoffs
More than 1,300 State Department employees were fired Friday in a downsizing ordered by President Donald Trump and touted as cutting bloated government -- but which critics predict will hamstring US influence around the world.

Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash: probe
Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday.

Chelsea out to stop PSG completing clean sweep in Club World Cup final
Chelsea must somehow try to stop an irresistible Paris Saint-Germain side from adding the Club World Cup trophy to their UEFA Champions League title as the final of the first edition of FIFA's expanded competition takes place on Sunday.

Ecuador's top drug lord agrees to US extradition
Ecuador's most notorious drug lord has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face cocaine and weapons smuggling charges, a court in Quito said Friday.

Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drugs case
A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty to drug charges in Chicago on Friday in a deal struck with prosecutors in return for a reduced sentence.