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Trump says cutting US troop numbers in Germany 'way down'
Trump says cutting US troop numbers in Germany 'way down'

President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war.

May 03, 2026

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Man charged with murdering Indigenous girl in Australian outback
Man charged with murdering Indigenous girl in Australian outback

An Australian man has been charged with murdering a young Indigenous girl in a "deeply distressing" case that has stirred grief across the nation, police said Sunday.

May 03, 2026

Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved
Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved

Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, as the race's start time was brought forward by three hours due to expected heavy rainstorms.

May 03, 2026

Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was going to review a new Iranian peace proposal but cast doubt over its prospects, as a senior military officer in Tehran indicated renewed fighting was "likely."

May 03, 2026

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China's Wu wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final
China's Wu wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

China's Wu Yize came from 16-14 behind to beat Mark Allen 17-6 in a last-frame decider on Saturday to book a World Championship final appearance against former title-winner Shaun Murphy.

May 02, 2026

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Wolff heralds Antonelli speed as teen joins Senna and Schumacher in record books
Wolff heralds Antonelli speed as teen joins Senna and Schumacher in record books

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff heralded Kimi Antonelli’s emergence on Saturday after the Italian teen stunned rivals with a dazzling lap to capture pole position for Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix.

May 02, 2026