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Zhu Rongji, trailblazing ex-premier who transformed China's economy
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China's C919 jet makes first international commercial flight
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Japan brushes off Australian PM's melon drama
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Bangladesh get Das fitness boost for daunting Australia task
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Rod Stewart cancels tour dates after heart surgery
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One dead, 172 rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia
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How Britain's mapmakers track climate change
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Foxconn posts quarterly profit surge on AI server demand
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Australian delivery drivers win 'world-leading' pay rise
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Hazlewood gets Australia nod ahead of Boland for Bangladesh Test
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Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment in court
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Toyota ex-chief Okuda, pioneer of the Prius, dead at 93
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Art or medicine? Japan's cosmetic tattoo artists in limbo
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Colombia rescuers find woman alive as quake death toll passes 200
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Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff
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New Zealand PM survives leadership challenge months from election
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Colombia rescuers find woman alive as quake death toll passes 240
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Passengers rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia
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Charges dropped against Bondi Beach attack hero
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Oil prices rise, stocks mixed ahead of crucial US inflation data
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Parched and desperate for rain, Kazakhstan turns to cloud-seeding
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UK 'joke' candidate Binface pushes serious point about politics
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The perfect storm that turbocharged Venezuela's twin quakes
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New Zealand PM Luxon survives leadership challenge months from election
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2.4 million girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO
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Cuba celebrates Castro's 100th as his revolution faces its toughest test
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Colombians dig through rubble as quake death toll surpasses 240
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Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis
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New Zealand's ruling party meets to decide PM Luxon's fate
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Total solar eclipse to spellbind Europe
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Tentoglou claims fourth Euro long jump title, injured Jacobs falters
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Jodar, Nakashima to make Masters semis debuts in Montreal
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All Blacks knew Nonu would perform solo Haka - coach Rennie
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Chilean veteran Sanchez signs with MLS club Montreal
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Britain's Glave upstages Jacobs to win European 100m gold
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Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez
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Greece's Tentoglou wins fourth European long jump title
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Jacobs into 100m final with eye on third title
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Pereira, the 'zombie city' devastated by Colombia's earthquake
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Eight-try New Zealand cruise to tour victory over Sharks
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Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football after leading Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, but he remains his country's talisman as they aim to retain the trophy in North America.
Football eyes NFL throne says 1994 World Cup architect
Thirty-two years after overseeing the hugely successful 1994 World Cup – the tournament that forced America to take football seriously – Alan Rothenberg believes soccer is firmly on track to replace the NFL as the most popular sport in the United States.
Aliens and fine art for 'weird kid' who became top MMA fighter
Her mum thought she was a "weird kid" when she wanted to study art, she forged a path for black women in mixed martial arts and her family was at the centre of an alien mystery.
Japan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures
Spectators at a top beach volleyball competition in Japan this weekend will be banned from taking photos or videos after organisers said fans had been responsible for "malicious" shots of players.
Wembanyama and aggressive Spurs force game seven against Thunder
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points as the San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive game seven in their thrilling NBA Western Conference finals series against Oklahoma City, leading throughout an emphatic 118-91 win Thursday.
Moana Pasifika prepare to bid farewell to Super Rugby
Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has urged his financially stricken team to go out on a high as the Super Rugby club prepare to play their final match, barring a last-minute reprieve.
New Zealand World Cup player becomes social media star with influencer help
New Zealand's World Cup-bound Tim Payne said Friday it was "pretty crazy" to have become the country's most followed football account after an influencer identified him as the "least known" player in the competition and called for fans to boost his posts.
Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.
Up to Serena to announce comeback, says reported doubles partner Mboko
Serena Williams' reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a potential comeback to the sport next month.
NBA teams approve anti-tanking reforms
NBA teams on Thursday approved reforms intended to discourage teams from deliberately losing games in order to receive better players in the following season's draft.
Nice back Tunisia defender Ali Abdi amid threats for missing play-off
Tunisian international Ali Abdi on Thursday received the backing of his French club Nice amid a "barrage of threats" for joining his national team before the Ligue 1's side crucial play-off.
Osaka says possible Serena Williams return would be 'entertaining'
Naomi Osaka said she would be "entertained" by a return to tennis from Serena Williams, after reports claimed the American great could play doubles at the Queen's tournament in London next month.
Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka through
Jannik Sinner succumbed to illness and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out of the French Open on Thursday, blowing the men's tournament wide open, as Aryna Sabalenka safely avoided a similar fate to progress.
Defending champion Gauff reaches French Open third round
Coco Gauff continued her French Open title defence with a straight-sets victory over Egyptian qualifier Mayar Sherif in the second round on Thursday.
Sinner 'hits wall' as French Open bid collapses
Jannik Sinner said he ran out of energy and "hit the wall" as his 30-match winning run came to an abrupt halt in the second round of the French Open on Thursday.
France's Magnier sprints to Giro 18th stage win, Vingegaard in pink
Paul Magnier won the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a bunch sprint, as Jonas Vingegaard held the overall leader's pink jersey.
France's Kouame, 17, youngest man into Slam third round since Nadal
Home hope Moise Kouame became the youngest man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament since Rafael Nadal 23 years ago, after an epic French Open win on Thursday.
'Dizzy' Sinner wilts in French Open heat, out in second round
Jannik Sinner's 30-match winning run came to an abrupt halt at the French Open on Thursday as the world number one succumbed to sweltering conditions in a five-set, second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka waits
Jannik Sinner succumbed to an apparent bout of heatstroke and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out of the French Open on Thursday, blowing the men's tournament wide open, before Aryna Sabalenka bids to avoid a similar fate.
Neymar a doubt for Brazil's World Cup opener due to injury
Brazil forward Neymar is a doubt for the start of the World Cup after injuring his calf, requiring two to three weeks of treatment, the national team's doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said on Thursday.
Scotland boss Clarke signs new four-year contract
Scotland manager Steve Clarke signed a four-year contract extension on Thursday as he prepares to lead his country to their first World Cup since 1998.
'Six machine' Sooryavanshi, 15, stakes India claim with new stunning knock
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's latest extraordinary innings was hailed by cricket greats on Thursday, as calls grow for the 15-year-old phenomenon to be propelled straight into the senior India team.
Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open
Men's world number one Jannik Sinner continues his bid for a first French Open title on Thursday as his women's counterpart Aryna Sabalenka also seeks to move into the last 32 at Roland Garros.
Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois head into Group G at the 2026 World Cup knowing this summer's tournament will likely be their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.
Braintree to City of Angels: NZ veteran's unlikely World Cup journey
Veteran New Zealand defender Tommy Smith admits there's only one reason he toiled away all last season in an English football backwater -- a ticket to his second World Cup.
Egypt eye World Cup breakthrough in Salah's likely last World Cup
Mohamed Salah has unfinished business in what could be his final World Cup as Egypt's superstar seeks to deliver a first win at the tournament for the Pharaohs.
Maverick Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa is widely revered as a pioneer of coaching but his unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.
Yamal injury hangs over Spain as Uruguay, Saudi seek Group H surprise
Spain's World Cup preparations have been beset by fitness concerns, including to star winger Lamine Yamal, as Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa faces a challenge to his authority before aiming to shock the European champions in Group H.
From refugees to World Cup for exciting Australian duo
Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure are thriving in England's Championship and Australia coach Tony Popovic is banking on the young attacking duo to fire the Socceroos to a best-ever World Cup.
'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss Glasner
Outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said he had made no plans for his future other than "flying back to London with a hangover" after taking charge of his last match with the club.
Palace where they belong after year-long 'detour', says Glasner
Departing Crystal Palace manager toasted Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final victory by saying the club were back where they belong after a "year's detour".
Palace toast 'pure delight' of European triumph
Crystal Palace midfielder Tyrick Mitchell said winning the UEFA Conference League on Wednesday felt like "pure delight" after a decade at the London club.