German lawmaker steps down over surrogate pregnancy controversy: party sources to AFP
A prominent figure in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right party resigned his leadership post Saturday, party sources told AFP, amid controversy over his use of a surrogate mother in the US despite a ban on the practice in Germany.
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Antonelli continues to set blazing pace in Belgian practice
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times again with a searing lap for Mercedes in Saturday's crash-hit third and final free practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Ireland 'never really got going' against All Blacks, says Farrell
Coach Andy Farrell said Saturday that Ireland were closer to the All Blacks than the scoreline suggested in a 40-21 defeat, but conceded his side "never really got going" after an error-strewn start.
Read moreFrance cruise past Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship
France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable win in humid Tokyo.
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Rennie hails 'clinical' All Blacks after 40-21 win over Ireland
Coach Dave Rennie said he was "really rapt" after New Zealand unfurled a commanding first-half performance to beat Ireland 40-21 on Saturday and extend their remarkable unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 matches.
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France beat Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship
France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable win in humid Tokyo.
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Laos says cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to tainted alcohol
Laos authorities said on Saturday they could not determine blame or the cause of the deaths in 2024 of six tourists previously linked to methanol-tainted alcohol because their families had refused to allow autopsies.
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The challenges facing UK's next PM Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham, who is set to become Britain's prime minister Monday, will face a roster of challenges when he steps into the office as the UK's seventh leader in a decade.
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Six-try All Blacks see off Ireland at Eden Park fortress
New Zealand unfurled a commanding first-half performance to beat Ireland 40-21 in a bruising Test on Saturday and extend their remarkable unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 matches.
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Vietnam floods and landslides kill at least 4
Severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains killed at least four people in Vietnam, state media reported on Saturday.
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