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Asian markets fall on US-China jitters as leaders meet

'Failing, chaotic, musical chairs': Teams slam Asian Games organisers

Thais hail teen rocker Nene for 'America's Got Talent' win

US judge blocks White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

Trump to fete Xi with lavish White House welcome

Zverev, Agassi defend 'spectacular' Laver Cup

Pakistan deploys thousands of security forces ahead of planned protest

Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, dominates in historic Games debut

Sao Tome voters want to stop exodus of 'neglected' youth

Madagascar's Gen Z 'betrayed' after ushering in new rule

Bulgaria's battery boom pays off as drought hits power plants

As Moscow steps up attacks, Kyiv residents brace for harsh winter

Mexican cartels target Australia with their African meth

Comic inspires unlikely kabaddi dreams for Japan's Asian Games amateurs

'For sure': Macron to preach stronger Europe vision at G7 swansong

Emmanuel Macron this week hosts world leaders in his last G7 summit as French president, feeling that Donald Trump's second mandate has vindicated his dream of a stronger Europe but with that vision far from being fulfilled.

France hosts G7 dominated by Trump, Iran

France hosts from Monday a summit of the G7 group of leading powers set to be dominated by scrutiny of US President Donald Trump's deal to end the war with Iran.

Carolina beat Vegas to end 20-year wait for second Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to capture the NHL's Stanley Cup on Sunday, ending a 20-year wait for their second crown.

Middle East war: peace deal reactions

The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an end to military operations on all fronts, signalling the apparent end to more than three months of war in the Middle East.

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices tumbled and stocks soared Monday after the United States and Iran said they had reached a deal to end their war that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets.

Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral in flames

Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killing nine, while Ukraine strikes claimed three lives south of Moscow.

Driven O'Brien looks to bring up ton at Ascot to ring in 30 years of glory

Aidan O'Brien has said some people might think him "weird" as he finds holidays "stressful" but for his wife Anne-Marie he is the most successful racing trainer in the world because "he puts everything he has into what he does".

First major bump but prodigy Seixas still headed for the top

A bloodied and bruised Paul Seixas left the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes nursing his injuries and contemplating a first major bump in the road on his seemingly irrepressible march to cycling stardom.

Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco

Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following a promotional campaign gone awry, the coffee giant said Monday.

Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener

Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday.

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