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Di Giannantonio takes Brazil MotoGP pole ahead of Bezzecchi, Marquez
Di Giannantonio takes Brazil MotoGP pole ahead of Bezzecchi, Marquez

Italian Fabio Di Giannantonio took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday, as reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez was third fastest in qualifying.

March 21, 2026

Welbeck scores twice to dent Liverpool's top-five hopes
Welbeck scores twice to dent Liverpool's top-five hopes

Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday to deal a major blow to the Reds' push for a Champions League spot next season.

March 21, 2026

Pirovano wins World Cup downhill title, Aicher puts pressure on Shiffrin
Pirovano wins World Cup downhill title, Aicher puts pressure on Shiffrin

Italy's Laura Pirovano claimed the women's downhill World Cup title with victory in Lillehammer on Saturday, as Emma Aicher closed the gap on leader Mikaela Shiffrin in the overall standings.

March 21, 2026

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Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt
Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.

March 21, 2026

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Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire
Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.

March 20, 2026