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War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes vote
War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes vote

Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential election that will determine the conflict-ridden nation's response to spiraling violence, either staying left and opting for dialogue or tacking right towards all-out war.

May 31, 2026

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Trump calls for replacing US 250th concerts with MAGA rally
Trump calls for replacing US 250th concerts with MAGA rally

US President Donald Trump called Saturday for the cancellation of upcoming concerts celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts backed out, saying they should be replaced by a political rally headlined by himself.

May 31, 2026

Wallabies scrum-half Gordon set to miss Nations Championship
Wallabies scrum-half Gordon set to miss Nations Championship

Wallabies scrum-half Jake Gordon faces missing the Test season after going down with a suspected Achilles tendon injury in the NSW Waratahs' final Super Rugby game of the year.

May 30, 2026

Blues relish chance to defy Crusaders home finals record
Blues relish chance to defy Crusaders home finals record

Coach Vern Cotter says his Auckland Blues will be undaunted by the challenge of ending the Canterbury Crusaders' remarkable unbeaten home play-off record in Super Rugby.

May 30, 2026

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Champions League heartbreak 'just the start' for Arsenal, says Rice
Champions League heartbreak 'just the start' for Arsenal, says Rice

Declan Rice believes Arsenal will bounce back from the heartbreak of losing the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties to one day finally conquer Europe.

May 30, 2026

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Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash
Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash

Reigning champion Coco Gauff's French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both won to set up a blockbuster last-16 clash.

May 30, 2026