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Watch VideoNovak Djokovic dominates in French Open first round, says he's 'got a good feeling'

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Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a commanding win at the French Open.

Watch VideoAryna Sabalenka starts strong as Rafael Nadal gets set to bid farewell at Roland Garros

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Rafael Nadal receives a heartfelt tribute at Roland Garros as Aryna Sabalenka kicks off her French Open journey with a stunning victory.

India-Pakistan airspace row disrupts global flight paths

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India and Pakistan have extended mutual airspace bans amid heightened tensions following deadly violence in Kashmir, impacting international flight routes and raising ...

Watch VideoHarry Maguire admits that Manchester United are 'nowhere near good enough'

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With the Europa League final against Tottenham looming, Harry Maguire acknowledges Manchester United's disappointing season, stating they have been 'nowhere near ...

Watch VideoYoung Cameroonians face prospect of new presidential bid by 92-year-old leader

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, in power since 1982, has remained tight-lipped about whether he will stand again in October—but may announce plans to ...

Watch VideoTanzanian opposition leader defiant as he appears for treason trial

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Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu faces a treason trial that could carry the death penalty, as activists warn of a growing threat to democracy across East ...

Watch VideoBrighton's dramatic late comeback stuns Liverpool

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Brighton staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat Liverpool 3-2, extending the Premier League champions' winless streak since clinching the title.

On patrol for jihadists with the camel cavalry

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A posse of turban-clad soldiers perched on "ships of the desert" may conjure images of the past, but Mauritania's camelback cavalry plays a vital role in the fight ...

Watch VideoTrump to launch 'major investigation' into Kamala Harris celebrity endorsements

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US President Donald Trump announced a "major investigation" into Kamala Harris' campaign tactics, accusing her of improperly using celebrity endorsements to bolster ...

Watch VideoPope Leo XIV receives US VP Vance, Rubio

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Pope Leo XIV welcomed US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, marking a significant moment just after the new pontiff's inauguration ...

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

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Former US president Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive but hormone-sensitive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, and is currently ...

At least 17 killed in India building fire

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At least 17 people died in a devastating fire that tore through a three-storey building housing a jewellery store in Hyderabad, India, early Sunday morning, with ...

Watch VideoUse FA Cup pain to fuel top five bid – Pep's advice to his Manchester City boys

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Following a shocking FA Cup final defeat, Pep Guardiola urges his Manchester City players to channel their disappointment into a fierce push for Champions League ...

Trump agenda hangs in balance as Republican rebels sink mega-bill

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Republican fiscal hawks dealt a significant blow to Donald Trump's domestic agenda by sinking a crucial vote on his 'One Big, Beautiful Bill,' raising doubts about ...

Menendez brothers resentenced, parole now possible

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The brothers initially blamed the deaths on a mafia hit, but changed their story several times in the ensuing months.

Career Slam behind him, Rory McIlroy chases next chapter at Quail Hollow

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Fresh off completing a career Grand Slam at the Masters, Rory McIlroy returns to major competition this week at the PGA Championship in Charlotte. After an emotional ...

Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalised after prison attack

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Tory Lanez, the rapper convicted for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, was hospitalised after being attacked by another prisoner in a California facility. The ...

Porch pooper: Security cameras catch Amazon driver delivering more than just packages to US customers

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A delivery driver dropped off more than an Amazon package on her weekend route when she stopped to relieve herself outside two different houses.

Watch VideoEnd of an era as Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket

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Virat Kohli announces his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an era with 9,230 runs, 30 centuries, and a legacy as India's most successful Test captain. ...

Leo XIV to address faithful with St Peter's prayer

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Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, prepares to lead the Regina Coeli prayer from St Peter's Basilica, drawing thousands eager to witness his humble approach to leadership ...

'Great honour': World leaders welcome Leo XIV, first US pope

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World leaders welcomed the election of American-born Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) with calls for peace, unity, and strengthened global ties, praising his ...

Manchester United's Europa League journey: One step away from glory

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Despite a dismal Premier League season, Manchester United finds themselves in the Europa League final against Tottenham, with a chance to secure Champions League ...

American Cardinal Robert Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

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Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary with deep experience in Peru and a strong background in canon law, has become the first American pope - Leo XIV ...

India and Pakistan: A history of armed conflict

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A timeline of the violent clashes between India and Pakistan over the years.

Vatican readies for conclave lockdown

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The Sistine Chapel has been prepared for a papal election as cardinals arrived at the Vatican to choose Pope Francis's successor.