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China heads for record trade surplus as exports surge

IMF chief says Saudi attacks could have negative spillover 'everywhere'

Vietnam mourns 700 war dead in major push to identify missing

Premier League move a Sage decision for new Palace boss

Relentless Swiatek wins all-Polish battle to launch Wuhan campaign

South Korean FA condemns 'personal attacks' as rift rumours grow

Seeing pivotal election, Israelis fly from around world to vote

Japan urges 'impartial treatment' of journalist arrested in Russia

South Korea's Eom 'racially abused' in England's Championship: club

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer operation

Asian markets mixed as tech firms claw back some losses

Advanced economies must 'act now' to lower debt as bond yields spike: IMF

India shuts down iconic Delhi protest site after three decades

Deluge by design: Thai villages flooded to protect capital

Japan talk up World Cup title hopes after hammering Zambia

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan smashed Women's World Cup newcomers Zambia 5-0 in a rampant start to their campaign on Saturday.

Mbappe's omission from PSG's tour fuels speculation of Madrid move

Paris Saint-Germain have left Kylian Mbappe out of their squad for a pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, casting further doubt on the forward's future at the French champions.

Rain frustrates England bid for fourth Test win against Australia

England were left waiting on the rain as their push for an Ashes series-levelling win against Australia in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Saturday was delayed by bad weather.

Two defenders out in latest injury blow for France at World Cup

Defenders Elisa De Almeida and Selma Bacha were Saturday ruled out of France's Women's World Cup opener against Jamaica, adding to their list of missing players.

Guardiola has 'incredible doubts' despite treble success

Pep Guardiola laughed off claims that he was the greatest coach of all time on Saturday, saying he lives with "incredible doubts" despite leading Manchester City to the treble last season.

Iraqis protest again after Denmark book burning incident

Iraqi security forces on Saturday dispersed around 1,000 supporters of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr who tried to march to Baghdad's Green Zone housing foreign embassies, believing a Koran had been desecrated in Denmark.

US, Japan make fast World Cup starts as England poised to enter fray

The United States launched their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive Women's World Cup crown with a 3-0 win over Vietnam on Saturday, before Japan crushed Zambia 5-0.

Israel military reservists threaten over judicial revamp

More than 1,100 Israeli air force reservists -- including fighter pilots -- threatened to suspend volunteer service as protests intensified Saturday ahead of final votes on a bill that aims to overhaul Israel's judiciary.

Japan hammer Zambia 5-0 in Women's World Cup lesson

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan smashed Women's World Cup newcomers Zambia 5-0 in a rampant start to their campaign on Saturday.

Leitch red card costs Japan in Samoa World Cup dress rehearsal

Japan admitted they would have to toughen up mentally ahead of the Rugby World Cup after losing to Samoa on Saturday following a first-half red card for veteran Michael Leitch.

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