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Bagnaia pips Marquez to French Grand Prix pole

Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash: Real Madrid's Arbeloa

Conflict inflames tensions at Venice Biennale of Art

'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7

Putin says army fighting 'aggressive' NATO-backed force in Victory Parade address

Indonesia rescuers search for hikers killed in volcanic eruption

Magyar to become Hungary's 'regime change' PM

Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers

Moscow to hold scaled-back Victory Day parade as Ukraine truce kicks in

Trapped seafarers traumatised by Gulf fighting: charities

European minnows bid to challenge social media giants

Red-hot Knicks open 3-0 playoff lead against Sixers

Jalen Brunson starred again as the red-hot New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 Friday to move within one win of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

At 100th major, Aussie Scott sees best as yet to come

Adam Scott will make his 100th major start, and 99th in a row, at next week's PGA Championship, hungry to show he has more than longevity to offer.

Scheffler and McIlroy fancied for PGA Championship title

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Masters repeat winner Rory McIlroy are oddsmakers favorites for the 108th PGA Championship, which tees off Thursday at Aronimink.

Acting US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept

US President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general last month, reportedly for failing to successfully prosecute several of his perceived political foes.

Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say

The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to US fares, according to experts.

World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies

The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration.

Defending champ Jeeno grabs three-shot lead at windy Mizuho Americas Open

Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul pounced late after gusty winds died down to fire a three-under par 69 and take a three-stroke lead in the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open on Friday.

McIlroy says PGA should be open to returns from LIV Golf

World number two Rory McIlroy questions LIV Golf's ability to find new investors after Saudi backers pull out but said Friday the PGA Tour should be open to players wanting to return.

Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow

South Korea's Im Sung-jae fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead over England's Tommy Fleetwood after Friday's second round of the PGA Truist Championship.

WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said.

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