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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

Data centre command hub keeps AI up and running

Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub

Pope Leo in France: the issues on the table

Leo XIV, first US pope transcends his restrained style

Packing for a pope: behind the scenes on foreign trips

Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy

Republicans find transgender issues a powerful political weapon in midterm campaigning

In 'Tenzing', a Sherpa mountaineer gets his due

German state elections threaten new shock waves for Merz

Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy

Roglic pips Pogacar in Italy as Jumbo-Visma exit looms

Reigning Giro d'Italia champion Primoz Roglic pipped compatriot Tadej Pogacar to victory in the Giro dell'Emilia on Saturday hours after announcing he will exit Dutch team Jumbo-Visma at the end of the season.

Lula 'stable' after hip replacement: doctors

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is in "stable" condition a day after undergoing hip surgery, and began physical therapy Saturday morning, his doctors announced.

Libya flights to Italy resume after nearly 10 years

A Rome-bound aircraft departed on Saturday from Libya's capital, restarting flights to Italy after a nearly decade-long suspension due to an EU ban, authorities in Tripoli said.

Hosts China win 100m sprint double at Asian Games

China claimed a 100m sprint double at the Asian Games on Saturday as Xie Zhenye and Ge Manqi delighted the home crowd in Hangzhou.

Mourinho has 'no fear' for future despite Roma's struggles

Jose Mourinho insisted Saturday he has no fear for his future despite Roma's floundering start to the Serie A season.

North Koreans smash weightlifting world records after four-year absence

North Korean weightlifters shattered a slew of world records at the Asian Games on Saturday on their return to international competition after four years, surprising one Chinese rival whose mark was obliterated by their exploits.

USA push back against European Ryder Cup tide

The United States are fighting back against a European Ryder Cup tide as the holders lead in two of four Saturday afternoon fourballs matches in Rome.

Watkins treble fires Villa's rout of hapless Brighton

Ollie Watkins made his case for an England call-up with a hat-trick as Aston Villa powered to a 6-1 demolition of Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.

Australia back Head to recover for business end of World Cup

Australia are "aware of the risk" of carrying Travis Head in their World Cup team despite an injury and hope the opener will recover soon, chief selector George Bailey said.

Coles says All Blacks staying grounded despite Italy rout

Veteran New Zealand hooker Dane Coles on Saturday said the All Blacks would not be getting carried away with their stunning 96-17 dismantling of Italy at the Rugby World Cup.

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