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Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast

Blowing in the wind, humble balloon gets green makeover

Australia in control with 146-run first innings lead over Bangladesh

Pegula dethrones Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final

World No. 3 Pegula beats defending champ Swiatek to reach Cincy final

IndyCars zip among iconic Washington landmarks ahead of Freedom 250

Wyndham Clark surges clear at BMW Championship

Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho's return

Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch

Real Madrid beat Espanyol in Mourinho's first game on return

Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates

Olise helps Bayern past Dortmund in German Supercup

Fils dominates Cobolli to book Cincinnati final

Coach Rennie hails clinical All Blacks after Springboks Test win

UAE vows 'responsible' artificial intelligence rollout

The world's first minister for artificial intelligence says the United Arab Emirates isn't only looking for economic benefits as it seeks to become a leading nation in the sector.

Asian markets sink as traders fret over global outlook

Asian markets were back in negative territory Wednesday following a rout on Wall Street as traders are faced with a perfect storm of crises including China's Covid-linked economic woes, US interest rate hikes, soaring inflation and the Ukraine war.

Sparkling message of tolerance wins Rio carnival title

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the jury for Rio de Janeiro's colorful, cutthroat carnival competition on Tuesday named the winner of the 2022 edition -- a parade on the theme of religious tolerance.

Depleted Heat down Hawks, Morant sinks Wolves in thriller

Victor Oladipo and Bam Adebayo combined for 43 points as the depleted Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 97-94 to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday.

Stay or go? Ukraine refugees torn between safety and home

A heartbreaking human drama is playing out along Ukraine's borders -- fleeing refugees pass the homesick going back, while others who left and then returned flee for their lives for a second time.

The Rock brings superheroes to CinemaCon as 'Elvis' returns to Vegas

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson topped a superhero-packed bill as Warner Bros presented its upcoming slate of blockbusters at CinemaCon on Tuesday, while Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" graced the Las Vegas casino stage at the movie industry summit.

Singapore executes mentally disabled man despite outcry

A mentally disabled Malaysian man was executed in Singapore on Wednesday, his family said, after losing a long legal battle and despite a storm of international criticism and appeals for clemency.

Singapore executes mentally disabled Malaysian man: sister

A mentally disabled Malaysian man was executed in Singapore on Wednesday, his sister said, after a long legal battle and despite a storm of international criticism.

Alwa: the Indigenous Bolivian rapper breaking down barriers

Alwa stands rigidly in front of a microphone, wearing a traditional puffy "pollera" skirt, a picture of serious concentration as Andean panpipe music starts up in the background.