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Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv
Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for Kyiv, as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations.

May 09, 2026

At least 8 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce
At least 8 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce

Israel carried out strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least eight people in the south according to authorities, with raids also targeting a highway not far from Beirut outside of Hezbollah's traditional strongholds.

May 09, 2026

Messi on target as Miami swat Toronto
Messi on target as Miami swat Toronto

Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two more as Inter Miami got back to winning ways with a 4-2 defeat of Toronto FC in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

May 09, 2026

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Man City keep title race alive, Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea
Man City keep title race alive, Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea

Manchester City kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Brentford, while Liverpool were booed off after a 1-1 draw against struggling Chelsea on Saturday.

May 09, 2026

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Piccardo quadruple relegates Montauban from Top 14
Piccardo quadruple relegates Montauban from Top 14

Montauban were relegated from the French Top 14 on Saturday after Montpellier's Argentina centre Justo Piccardo scored four tries in a 59-7 hammering.

May 09, 2026