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Thousands protest in Turkey over journalists' arrests, media shutdowns

Thousands protest in Turkey over journalists' arrests, media shutdowns

Thousands rallied in Istanbul and Ankara on Saturday against what they described as growing pressure on journalists in Turkey, including arrests, media shutdowns and the appointment of state administrators.

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Lula, Bolsonaro hold final rallies ahead of Brazil election

Lula, Bolsonaro hold final rallies ahead of Brazil election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro will rally their supporters one last time on Saturday, closing a fraught election campaign one day after a combative final debate.

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Man City beaten by Aston Villa to end perfect Premier League start

Man City beaten by Aston Villa to end perfect Premier League start

Manchester City's perfect Premier League start came to a crashing halt in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa as Nicolas Jackson's double extended an upturn in form for Unai Emery's new-look side.

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Ukraine has 'stable connection' to Starlink: govt

Ukraine has 'stable connection' to Starlink: govt

Ukraine again has a "stable connection" to Starlink, the government said on Saturday, after days of tensions with Washington over the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army's operations.

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Luis Enrique says PSG unbothered by Lyon match switch

Luis Enrique says PSG unbothered by Lyon match switch

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Saturday that his team did not care their Ligue 1 clash with Lyon had been put back, would not be distracted because it now clashes with the Ballon d'Or and were not deflated by their latest injuries.

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French protests kick off amid heavy security blanket

French protests kick off amid heavy security blanket

French police arrested more than 130 people and fired tear gas at some protesters on Saturday as fresh demonstrations started, but the government said there were no early signs of the street violence that marred protests last weekend.

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US gymnast Richard wins floor exercise gold at worlds

US gymnast Richard wins floor exercise gold at worlds

American Frederick Richard won the floor exercise title at the world gymnastics championships in Rotterdam on Saturday, finishing ahead of Britain's Jake Jarman and Israel's Artem Dolgopyat.

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North Korea's Kim returns home after visit to Chinese border city

North Korea's Kim returns home after visit to Chinese border city

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned home on Saturday after making a day-long trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong, Beijing's state media reported, though the purpose of the unannounced visit was not immediately clear and there was no mention of talks with his counterpart Xi Jinping.

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250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

Authorities said 250,00 people marched through central Madrid on Saturday demanding protection for the Spanish state pension scheme, one of the hot topics in a parliamentary election next month.

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Moltzan upstages Shiffrin to win season-opening World Cup giant slalom

Moltzan upstages Shiffrin to win season-opening World Cup giant slalom

Paula Moltzan upstaged feted US teammate Mikaela Shiffrin to win the season-opening women's World Cup giant slalom in Soelden on Saturday.

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