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'Wartime situation': tornado ravages French village
A tornado of rare intensity devastated a village in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents in shock on Tuesday, with the mayor describing the aftermath as resembling "wartime".
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MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has kicked off MOVE Carnival. This month-long campaign combines zero-fee trading with a range of reward opportunities, backed by a total prize pool of 1M USDT. The campaign runs from August 24 to September 23, 2026, 10:00 (UTC), and is open to both new and existing users on the MEXC platform.
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Gidey trumps Hassan, Fajdek claims fifth hammer title
Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey upstaged Dutch star Sifan Hassan to win the women's 10,000m at the World Championships in Oregon on Saturday while Poland's Pawel Fajdek claimed his fifth world title in the men's hammer throw.
Taijul in five-wicket return as Bangladesh sweep past West Indies
Taijul Islam made a triumphant return to One-Day International cricket with his first five-wicket haul as Bangladesh completed another series sweep of the West Indies, winning the third and final fixture by four wickets at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday.
Chile beats USA 31-29 to qualify for 2023 Rugby World Cup
Chile advanced to the Rugby World Cup for the first time on Saturday with a stunning 31-29 victory over the host United States to win a two-leg aggregate qualifier.
Last-gasp Boffelli try takes Argentina to Scotland series win
Emiliano Boffelli scored an 81st minute try as Argentina beat Scotland 34-31 in the third Test on Saturday to claim the series 2-1.
Ex-Wales captain Ryan Jones fears 'world is falling apart' after dementia diagnosis
Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has said "I feel like my world is falling apart" after revealing he is the latest high-profile former rugby player to have been diagnosed with a serious brain injury.
Cressy and Bublik advance to ATP Hall of Fame Open final
American Maxime Cressy and Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik advanced to the final of the ATP Hall of Fame Open with victories on Saturday at the grass-court tournament.
McIlroy and Hovland share British Open lead after third round
Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland appear poised for a Sunday shoot-out to decide who leaves St Andrews with the Claret Jug after the duo ended the third round of the 150th British Open in a tie for the lead on 16 under par.
Nowhere like home of golf for Hovland to break major duck
Norway's Viktor Hovland said lifting the Claret Jug at the British Open on Sunday could be as good as his career gets at the tender age of 24.
N.Macedonia agrees compromise for EU membership talks: PM
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski announced Saturday that Skopje had reached a compromise with Bulgaria in a long-running dispute, allowing them to start European Union membership talks.
Ethiopia's Gidey upstages Hassan to win women's world 10,000m title
Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey upstaged Dutch star Sifan Hassan to win the women's 10,000m at the world championships in Oregon on Saturday.
Suryakumar eager to repay faith of India captain Rohit in England climax
Suryakumar Yadav hopes to justify the confidence shown in him by India captain Rohit Sharma with a match-winning innings in Sunday's deciding one-day international against England.
Road to ruin, St Andrews' famous 17th bares its teeth
Rory McIlroy's near perfect third round 66 at the British Open put the Northern Irishman into a share of the lead with Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland on 16-under-par on Saturday.
McIlroy and Hovland share lead after British Open third round
Former champion Rory McIlroy and Norway's Viktor Hovland and will take a share of the lead into the final round of the 150th British Open at St Andrews after ending Saturday level on 16 under par.
South Africa tour 'big step in right direction' for Pivac's Wales
Wales coach Wayne Pivac said on Saturday his team had made progress despite losing their Test series against South Africa.
Cressy ousts Isner to reach ATP Hall of Fame Open final
American Maxime Cressy advanced to his third ATP final of the year on Saturday by defeating compatriot John Isner 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 at the Hall of Fame Open.
Kolisi scores as Springboks outmuscle Wales to win series
Recalled captain Siya Kolisi was among the try scorers as South Africa outmuscled Wales to win the third Test 30-14 in Cape Town on Saturday and seal a 2-1 series victory.
Two runners suspended for doping offences, ruled out of world championships
Kenyan Lawrence Cherono and American Randolph Ross have been suspended for doping offences, knocking them out of World Championships in Oregon, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Saturday.
Taijul in five-wicket Bangladesh return as West Indies tumble to 178
Taijul Islam made a triumphant return to One-Day International cricket with his first five-wicket innings haul as Bangladesh dismissed West Indies for 178 in the third and final match of their three-game series at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday.
In Ukraine's east, 'we're alive, it's a good day'
Leaning on her cane, Olga Dekanenko walks through the rubble and debris of her home in eastern Ukraine that was heavily damaged in a Russian strike in the early hours of Saturday.
Vingegaard holds off Pogacar in heated Tour de France duel
Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard tracked Tadej Pogacar's attack all the way to the Tour de France stage 14 finish line as the defending champion tried, but failed, to take time off his Danish rival.
Cameron Smith defends overnight lead in British Open third round
Cameron Smith teed off in the third round of the 150th British Open in splendid sunshine at St Andrews on Saturday with the Australian defending his overnight lead after sitting at 13 under par at the halfway stage while some of golf's biggest names lurked just behind.
South Korea celebrates Pride after two-year hiatus
South Korea's Pride parade returned from a two-year, pandemic hiatus, with revellers chanting, dancing and waving rainbow flags at Seoul's City Hall on Saturday, as conservative groups protested the equality event.
Lewandowski's departure to Barca leaves Bayern seeking new star striker
The departure of Robert Lewandowski leaves Bayern Munich with the unenviable task of finding a replacement for the Bundesliga's most prolific contemporary striker after his relationship with the club turned sour.
Kane on target again as Tottenham draw 1-1 with Sevilla
Harry Kane scored from Son Heung-min's pass as Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 against Sevilla on Saturday, to the delight 43,000-plus fans at the Suwon World Cup Stadium.
At least 234 dead or hurt in Haiti gang violence from July 8-12: UN
Gang violence killed or injured at least 234 people from July 8-12 in Haiti's Cite Soleil, an impoverished and densely populated neighbourhood of the capital Port-au-Prince, the United Nations said on Saturday.
Ginting beats badminton world champ Loh to break Singapore hearts
Anthony Ginting on Saturday broke local hearts as he outclassed world champions and home favourite Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles semi-finals at the Singapore Open.
Gnabry offers Bayern good news by extending contract
Bayern Munich said on Saturday they had extended the contract of Germany winger Serge Gnabry until 2026, the news closely following the announcement of a deal to sell Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona.
Bayern agree Lewandowski move to Barcelona
Bayern Munich confirmed on Saturday they have agreed a deal with Barcelona for the sale of Polish star Robert Lewandowski to the Spanish club.
Social life helps orphaned elephants overcome loss: study
Orphaned elephants manage to overcome the loss of their mother by living in a herd, highlighting the importance of a social support for the species, according to a study.
England 'going in right direction' says Jones after Wallabies win
Embattled coach Eddie Jones believes his team is heading in the "right direction" after England's come-from-behind 21-17 victory in the deciding third Test on Saturday to seal a bruising series at a sold-out Sydney Cricket Ground.
US won't 'walk away' from Middle East, Biden tells Arab leaders
US President Joe Biden told Arab leaders on Saturday that Washington would remain fully engaged in the Middle East and would not cede influence to other world powers.
G20 finance talks overshadowed by Ukraine end without joint communique
A two-day meeting of finance ministers from the Group of 20 major economies ended Saturday in Indonesia without a joint communique after Russia's war in Ukraine divided the global forum.