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Tens of thousands rally in Serbian capital demanding elections
Defending Champions Cup title 'special' for Bordeaux's Tameifuna
Defending Champions Cup title 'special' for Bordeaux's Tameifuna

Bordeaux-Begles's hulking Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna said that it was a "special" achievement to retain the Champions Cup trophy following his side's 41-19 trouncing of Leinster on Saturday.

May 23, 2026

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Hull promoted to Premier League after McBurnie strikes late in play-off final
Hull promoted to Premier League after McBurnie strikes late in play-off final

Hull City were promoted to the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Oli McBurnie's last-gasp strike sealed a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in Saturday's Championship play-off final, bringing an end to the 'spygate' controversy that overshadowed world football's richest match.

May 23, 2026

Buse outlasts Paul for Hamburg title to end Peruvian drought
Buse outlasts Paul for Hamburg title to end Peruvian drought

Ignacio Buse became the first Peruvian to win on the ATP tour in 19 years as he battled past American Tommy Paul on Saturday in the Hamburg final.

May 23, 2026

Thousands gather in Serbian capital to call for elections
Thousands gather in Serbian capital to call for elections

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by the 2024 Nov Sad rail station disaster.

May 23, 2026

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French court hands man 25-year term for torture, rape of ex-partner
French court hands man 25-year term for torture, rape of ex-partner

A French court on Saturday sentenced a man to 25 years in prison for the aggravated rape and torture of his former partner, who chose to follow in Gisele Pelicot's footsteps by speaking publicly about her ordeal.

May 23, 2026

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England's Bethell leaves IPL after finger injury
England's Bethell leaves IPL after finger injury

England batsman Jacob Bethell has ended his season with Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bengaluru after suffering a finger injury.

May 23, 2026