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Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Puyol watches

New England boss Fleming says 'wrong' to ask Stokes to end retirement

China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games

Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace

Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz

Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections

US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh

Hong Kong pays final respects to former city leader Tung

Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says

IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts

China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins

First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

Socialist Paulette Lenert could be Luxembourg's first woman PM

Socialist leader Paulette Lenert could become Luxembourg's first woman prime minister following Sunday's elections in the country wedged between Belgium, France and Germany.

Klopp yet to find perfect fit for Mac Allister in new-look Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp admits he is yet to find the perfect fit for Alexis Mac Allister in Liverpool's new-look midfield as the former Brighton star prepares to face his old club on Sunday.

French ex-president Sarkozy charged in witness tampering probe

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was on Friday charged as part of an investigation into possible witness tampering, adding to his long list of legal woes, including over illegal campaign financing.

UK judge throws out harassment case against Spain's former king

A UK judge on Friday ruled that the former lover of Spain's former king Juan Carlos I cannot bring a claim of harassment against him in the courts in London.

Thai mall shooter's family 'accept responsibility', apologise

The family of a 14-year-old boy who shot two people dead at a mall in Bangkok apologised Friday for their son's actions, in a statement released by the Thai government.

Four-wicket De Leede helps Dutch bowl out Pakistan for 286

Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede took four wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 286 in the World Cup on Friday, derailing an innings which featured half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.

'Coolest thing': breakdancing wows Asian Games ahead of Olympic bow

When South Korean Kim Hong-yul was a teenager in the late 1990s, hip-hop ruled the airwaves and breakdancing was "the coolest thing in the world", he says.

Spain coach calls up Sancet and Fran Garcia for Euro qualifiers

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called up some fresh faces including Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia and Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oihan Sancet for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Standing out in the crowd - a Pakistan fan at India's World Cup

He has survived a heart attack, suffers from diabetes and has just travelled more than 8,200 miles (13,300km) to watch a cricket match.

Joseph changes one for crunch Japan match against Argentina

Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made just one change to his starting XV from their 28-22 victory against Samoa for the crunch World Cup match against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday.

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