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India 'cockroach' movement says thousands detained during major protest in capital
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team.

October 10, 2026

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Roma goalkeeper Svilar sidelined for a month with broken finger
Roma goalkeeper Svilar sidelined for a month with broken finger

Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar has been ruled out of action for at least a month with a broken finger, coach Gian Piero Gasperini said Saturday.

October 10, 2026

Brilliant Renshaw ton puts Australia in strong position
Brilliant Renshaw ton puts Australia in strong position

Matt Renshaw made a career-best 190 and steered Australia into a strong position on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Saturday.

October 10, 2026

Proposed EU budget cut back in search for Christmas deal
Proposed EU budget cut back in search for Christmas deal

Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by 140 billion euros ($155 billion), in a quest to bridge deep divisions and reach a deal by the end of the year.

October 10, 2026

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Alcaraz through in straight sets on Shanghai Masters opener
Alcaraz through in straight sets on Shanghai Masters opener

A moustached Carlos Alcaraz beat Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3 to kick-start his title bid at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, days after winning the Tokyo Open for his first trophy since returning from injury.

October 10, 2026

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India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest
India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest

Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday as hundreds of protesters demanding the election commissioner's resignation gathered in New Delhi despite a heavy security crackdown.

October 10, 2026