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Robinson rocks New Zealand again as England press-on amid Lord's rain
Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint
Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint

Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his pole position into a commanding victory at the Balaton Park circuit.

June 06, 2026

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Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day 'invasion' on beaches
Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day 'invasion' on beaches

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an "invasion" of its coastline by migration, as he marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in northern France.

June 06, 2026

Albanians step up protests at Trump-linked property development
Albanians step up protests at Trump-linked property development

Several hundred people gathered Saturday in a protected nature reserve on the Albanian coast to protest at plans for a luxury beach resort by a company linked to the Trump family.

June 06, 2026

Cobolli takes centre stage at 'chance of my life' French Open
Cobolli takes centre stage at 'chance of my life' French Open

Flavio Cobolli has ploughed his furrow in the shadow of his illustrious compatriot Jannik Sinner over the last few years but come Sunday's final at the French Open, all eyes will be on the Italian number three.

June 06, 2026

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Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test
Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test

Centuries by skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul led India to a commanding 368-3 on the first day of the one-off cricket Test against Afghanistan on Saturday.

June 06, 2026

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Ukraine fires wave of drones at Russia on last day of key forum
Ukraine fires wave of drones at Russia on last day of key forum

Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Russia early Saturday, leaving one person dead and setting an oil depot ablaze on the final day of the country's flagship economic forum in Saint Petersburg, officials said.

June 06, 2026