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Tibet-in-exile government leader sworn in

Nvidia to boost spending in Taiwan to $150 bn a year

All Blacks captain Barrett out of South Africa tour, faces back surgery

Value of South Korean chip giant SK hynix tops $1 tn

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder down Spurs to take 3-2 series lead

Love birds: twice-extinct parakeet gets lifeline from randy pair

Netherlands under the radar as they chase long-awaited World Cup crown

Sweden bidding to make most of back-door World Cup entry

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019

Asia stocks mixed over hopes of US-Iran deal, tech gains

Swiatek, Zverev, Djokovic in action as French Open hots up

Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros

Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she is ready, in body and mind, to conquer clay and take a first Roland Garros title.

Latest Neuer injury 'no danger' for World Cup, say Bayern

Manuel Neuer's latest injury setback will not impact his participation at this summer's World Cup, Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl insisted on Friday.

Sinner says returning to Roland Garros 'special feeling' after 2025 final

World number one Jannik Sinner said on Friday that coming back to the home of the French Open was "nice" despite it bringing back memories of the iconic final last year, which he lost in five sets to Carlos Alcaraz.

Rubio tells NATO allies to face up to troop cuts in Europe

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Washington's NATO allies Friday to face up to US troop cuts in Europe, as the alliance sought to patch over tensions with President Donald Trump ahead of a July summit.

Castro backers rally in front of US embassy in Havana

Thousands of protesters waving Cuban flags rallied in front of the American embassy in Havana on Friday, in a show of support for ex-president Raul Castro following his US indictment.

PSG defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, on Friday sought to have the case dismissed in court, AFP learned from a source close to the case.

Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza 'we no longer know'

When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach.

Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open

Novak Djokovic on Friday admitted world number one Jannik Sinner was the man to beat at Roland Garros as the imperious Italian stands on the brink of completing his career Grand Slam.

Cannes red carpet showstoppers

While the Oscars and the Met Ball are one-night wonders, the Cannes Film Festival is the fashion equivalent of an ultra marathon -- 11 days and nights of unrelenting red carpet premieres featuring some of the planet's biggest stars and influencers.

Tennis players 'ignored', want 'respect' in Grand Slam pay dispute

World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand Slam tournament organisers, leading to their planned protest at the French Open, which Jannik Sinner says is about "respect".

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