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Raul Fernandez wins British MotoGP Grand Prix

London grants first licences for supervised Uber robotaxis

Tesla FSD secrecy puts Europe’s safety oversight under scrutiny

Erasmus hopeful Kolisi hamstring injury not 'too bad'

Mercedes-AMG GT 53 balances speed, range and daily usability

Luxury car buyers trade prestige for mainstream value

Lion queen Werro focused on Euro medal, not 800m world record

Students, teachers mourn girl killed in Thailand school shooting

Changan uses FILDA 2026 to accelerate its African expansion

Jacobson to lead New Zealand for first time against Sharks

Honda plots a profitable European comeback without a price war

Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China after flight cancellations, evacuations

Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting all Tehran's conditions

South Korea FA apologises after sex scandal adds to controversies

Digital art in spotlight as Dubai makes crypto hub bid

Art Dubai, the Middle East's largest annual contemporary art fair, has featured for the first time digital works, as the wealthy Gulf emirate seeks to position itself as a crypto-assets hub.

Shanghai tailors keep qipao dress tradition alive

Zhou Zhuguang surveys his Shanghai workshop and rows of workers meticulously stitching high-collared Chinese dresses known as qipao, some of which sell for nearly $5,000.

Afghan diplomats under pressure from Taliban regime

Afghan embassies around the world that have refused to recognise the new Taliban regime are struggling to stay afloat and facing increasing pressure from Kabul to accept loyalist replacements.

Rublev, Swiatek power on at Indian Wells

Seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev pushed his ATP winning streak to 10 matches on Sunday, shaking off a slow start to beat Dominik Koepfer 7-5, 6-4 in his second-round opener at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters.

De Bromhead's 'Holy Trinity' of champions back to defend Cheltenham crowns

Henry de Bromhead was still pinching himself in disbelief weeks after he became the first trainer to win the "Holy Trinity" at jumps racing's showpiece event the Cheltenham Festival last year.

Chechen strongman Kadyrov says he is in Ukraine

Ramzan Kadyrov, the strongman leader of Chechnya, said Monday that he was in Ukraine alongside Russian forces who are leading an offensive in the country.

Russia asks China for military aid on Ukraine: US media

Russia has asked China for military and economic aid for its war in Ukraine, US media reported Sunday, hours after the White House warned Beijing would face severe "consequences" if it helps Moscow evade sanctions.

Tom Brady un-retires, says he will return to NFL's Bucs

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady said Sunday he has changed his mind about retirement and will return to the NFL next season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Agriculture giant Brazil nervously eyes Ukraine war

Agricultural powerhouse Brazil is nervously watching the impact of Russia's war on Ukraine, uncertain whether the upside -- an expected boost to Brazil's corn exports -- will outweigh the hit to its crucial fertilizer imports.

First war of the TikTok era sees tragedy, humor and deceit

Heart-rending videos of artillery strikes are being served up alongside funny snippets such as bomb-shelter cooking tips and invasion misinformation as the war in Ukraine plays out on TikTok.

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