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Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: govt

'I'll adapt': First pregnant candidate navigates French presidential race

China, Indonesia hold talks on security, defence

Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

The Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted in national security trial

Australia's Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists found guilty of inciting subversion

Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, chases Asian Games history

Indian captain 'scapegoat' in Britain's Russia shadow fleet case, wife says

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of inciting subversion

Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge

Rosenior seeks to match Paris FC's capital ambition as Ligue 1 returns

Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trick

US skating star Alysa Liu retires aged 16

American figure skater Alysa Liu, who won bronze at this year's world championships and competed in the 2022 Beijing Olympics, has announced her retirement aged 16, stating she has achieved all her goals.

Tesla China exports only 60 cars in March as Covid hits auto sector

Tesla exported only 60 China-made cars in March, a trade body said Monday, with the domestic market absorbing most of its production while virus curbs in areas like Shanghai and Jilin hurt deliveries in the auto industry.

Shanghai starts easing lockdown in some neighbourhoods

Shanghai eased restrictions on some neighbourhoods Monday after mounting outcry over inflexible Covid-19 rules that have locked down 25 million people, caused food shortages and left thousands in quarantine.

Pakistan lawmakers start vote for new PM after Khan ousted

Shehbaz Sharif was set Monday to become Pakistan's new prime minister, but ousted premier Imran Khan and most of his party's lawmakers resigned their seats in the national assembly immediately before voting started.

South Africa coach Boucher admits off-field issues 'tough'

South African cricket head coach Mark Boucher admitted on Monday that the reality of an impending disciplinary hearing had been difficult for him to handle.

Paris stocks, euro gain on Macron vote result

The Paris stock market and the euro rose on Monday, with investors soothed by French President Emmanuel Macron's election performance.

Austria leader to meet Putin as Ukraine braces for eastern offensive

Austria's chancellor on Monday will become the first European leader to visit Moscow since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as Kyiv steels itself for a huge Russian offensive in the country's east.

Zelensky says he believes 'tens of thousands' killed in Mariupol

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he believed "tens of thousands" of people in Mariupol had been killed, as he asked South Korean lawmakers to provide military assistance.

Chelsea face 'incredibly high' challenge to stay in Champions League: Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said his team need a "fantastic script" to overturn a two-goal deficit against Real Madrid on Tuesday and qualify for the Champions League semi-finals.

A Macron walkover? Moody French voters may need convincing

President Emmanuel Macron is in no way guaranteed to sweep France's presidential run-off against far-right rival Marine Le Pen, facing disaffection among swathes of voters unimpressed with his record over the past five years.

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