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Le Pen looms large as Macron enters final months on EU stage
The spectre of far-right leader Marine Le Pen winning France's presidency with a pledge to go head-to-head with the European Union is already giving Brussels the jitters -- and looming large over Emmanuel Macron's final months in power.
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Right-wing Brazil influencers on 'mission' to seal Bolsonaro win
Eduarda Campopiano describes herself as "feminists' worst nightmare" and thanks God for the colonization of Brazil by Portugal, which she credits with saving the country from "cannibalism."
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Taylor Swift primed to make music history at eclectic Grammys
Taylor Swift's name is on everyone's lips as music's glitterati descend on Los Angeles for Sunday's Grammys, but with one of the more eclectic nomination fields in recent memory, the prestigious awards are anyone's game.
El Salvador votes with gang-busting Bukele miles ahead
El Salvador goes to the polls Sunday with victory for gang-busting President Nayib Bukele in the bag and the only question how many seats his party will claim in a new-look parliament.
US patient 'happy again' after brain implant treats epilepsy and OCD
American Amber Pearson used to wash her hands until they bled, terrified by the idea of contamination from everyday items, a debilitating result of her obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
'Hunger is big' in South Africa squad to reach AFCON final, says Broos
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team's Africa Cup of Nations campaign must already be considered a success after they reached the last four on Saturday, but the veteran Belgian insisted "the hunger is big" to go all the way to the final.
Biden cruises to victory in South Carolina
US President Joe Biden cruised to victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary on Saturday, saying he would make Republican rival Donald Trump a "loser" in November's election.
Day after 59, Niemann still up by four as Rahm makes LIV charge
Chile's Joaquin Niemann followed his stunning 59 in the opening round of LIV Golf Mayakoba with a one-under par 70 on Saturday while Jon Rahm charged into a share of second.
Senegal president postpones election
Just hours before official campaigning was due to start on Sunday, Senegal's President Macky Sall announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, provoking anger from opposition figures and a ministerial resignation.
New Zealand rocked by weakened Proteas early in first Test
Tshepo Moreki claimed a wicket with his first ball for South Africa, whose severely-weakened team made a bright start to the first Test against New Zealand on Sunday.
Team Matthews beats Team McDavid 7-4 in NHL All-Star Game
Auston Matthews scored two goals in the championship game to earn the Most Valuable Player award as Team Matthews beat Team Connor McDavid 7-4 in Saturday's NHL All-Star Game final.
US, UK strike dozens of Huthi targets in Yemen
The United States and Britain struck dozens of targets in Yemen on Saturday in response to repeated attacks on shipping by Iran-backed Huthi rebels that have disrupted global trade and put lives at risk.
Chile wildfires kill at least 46 in 'unprecedented catastrophe'
Wildfires blazing across Chile have killed at least 46 people, officials said Saturday, leaving bodies in the street and homes gutted as flames continued to spread.
Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis
Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi=finals, and South Africa later joined them.
Williams heroics take South Africa into Cup of Nations semi-finals
Goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams was the hero with four saves in the shoot-out as South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Saturday after a goalless draw in their last-eight tie.
Dupont confident France will 'bounce back' after Ireland humbling
Scrum-half Antoine Dupont said on Saturday he thinks France will react in a positive way after the heavy opening Six Nations defeat to Ireland.
NBA Bulls say LaVine out 4-6 months for right foot surgery
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine will undergo season-ending right foot surgery and be sidelined for four to six months, the NBA club announced on saturday.
Biden seeks South Carolina landslide despite turnout fears
US President Joe Biden looked set for an easy win Saturday in the Democratic primary in South Carolina, but there were signs of low turnout in this key test of support among Black voters for his reelection bid.
Girona drop vital points in title race, Barca beat Alaves
Shock title challengers Girona dropped two vital points in La Liga with a 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Slovakia rout Serbia in Djokovic absence to make Davis Cup finals
Serbia, without Novak Djokovic, proved no match for Slovakia who surged into the group stage of the Davis Cup finals for the first time, with Germany and Finland among four other countries qualifying on Saturday.
Clark sets course record at Pebble Beach with superb 60
Wyndham Clark, the reigning US Open champion, broke the record for the lowest score at Pebble Beach on Saturday with his 12-under par round of 60 at the PGA Tour's Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Girona held by Real Sociedad in title race blow
Shock title challengers Girona dropped two vital points in La Liga with a 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Townsend relieved as Scotland hold out to end Cardiff losing streak
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend was a relieved man on Saturday after his side's hopes of a first win in Cardiff in 22 years were almost scuppered by another dramatic slump in the Welsh capital.
O'Keefe, Mantz win US Marathon Trials to reach Paris Olympics
Fiona O'Keefe, making her marathon debut, won the US Olympic Marathon Trials women's title on Saturday to qualify for the Paris Olympics while Conner Mantz took the men's crown.
O'Neill makes history as N.Ireland's first nationalist leader
Michelle O'Neill on Saturday became the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government, a historic moment for the British territory prompted by the return of power-sharing after the biggest pro-UK party ended a two-year boycott.
Bayern's injury crisis worsens after Davies hurts knee
Bayern Munich's injury crisis worsened on Saturday after defender Alphonso Davies suffered a ligament strain in his knee.
Knife attacker wounds three at Paris train station
Three people were injured Saturday in a knife attack at Paris's Gare de Lyon railway station, a major travel hub, police said, adding that a suspect with psychiatric problems had been arrested.
Goalkeeper Qatar's hero, Iran stun Japan to set up Asian Cup semi
Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham was Qatar's hero as the hosts and holders beat Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties on Saturday to propel them into an Asian Cup semi-final with Japan's conquerors Iran.
Fury's postponed bout with Usyk rearranged for May 18: promoters
Tyson Fury's postponed world heavyweight title bout with Oleksandr Usyk has been rearranged for May 18 in Saudi Arabia, according to fight promoters on Saturday.
Senegal president postpones presidential election
Senegal's President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, provoking anger from opposition figures and a ministerial resignation.
Barca ease past Alaves despite 'unfair' Roque red
Barcelona earned a 3-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Saturday with Brazilian teenager Vitor Roque scoring and then sent off in a lively appearance off the bench.
Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters
A back-heel goal by Oumar Diakite in added time at the end of extra time gave hosts Ivory Coast a 2-1 win over Mali in Bouake on Saturday after a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.
Shootout 'luck' sends Qatar into Asian Cup semi-final with Iran
Qatar's shootout hero Meshaal Barsham credited "anticipation and luck" as the hosts and holders moved into an Asian Cup semi-final against Iran after beating Uzbekistan on penalties on Saturday.
Scotland survive Wales rally in Six Nations thriller to end Cardiff curse
Scotland overcame a stunning fightback by Wales to end their 22-year wait for a win in Cardiff with a 27-26 victory in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.