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How Schalke returned to the Bundesliga after their 'worst season ever'

Mumbai coach Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his 'rhythm'

Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach

Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets

More Nepalis drive electric, evading global fuel shocks

Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending

Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando

German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout

OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision

Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for Shakira concert

Embiid, Maxey shine as 76ers eliminate Celtics in NBA playoffs

Fleeting freedom at festival for India's transgender community

For a few fleeting days each year, India's often-shunned transgender community is welcomed and revered at a festival that is at once sacred ritual, celebration, and a refuge.

Man charged with murdering Indigenous girl in Australian outback

An Australian man has been charged with murdering a young Indigenous girl in a "deeply distressing" case that has stirred grief across the nation, police said Sunday.

Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved

Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, as the race's start time was brought forward by three hours due to expected heavy rainstorms.

China's Wu Yize wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

China could have its second successive snooker world champion after Wu Yize came back from the brink of defeat against Mark Allen to win 17-16 in a thrilling semi-final decider on Saturday.

Serene Korda takes three-shot lead at LPGA Mexico

World number one Nelly Korda cruised into a three-stroke lead at the LPGA Riviera Maya Open, scoring 67 in another flawless round Saturday.

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby in historic triumph for trainer DeVaux

Golden Tempo roared home to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman trainer to capture the iconic race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

China's Wu wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final

China's Wu Yize came from 16-14 behind to beat Mark Allen 17-6 in a last-frame decider on Saturday to book a World Championship final appearance against former title-winner Shaun Murphy.

Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" after claiming an impressive second place in Saturday's qualifying for Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

Young stretches PGA lead to six at Doral

World number four Cameron Young stumbled early but rallied to stretch his lead to six strokes after Saturday's third round of the PGA Cadillac Championship.

Rio's Copacabana beach hosts massive crowd for free Shakira concert

Rio's famed Copacabana beach was sizzling with energy Saturday, ahead of a free performance by Latin pop queen Shakira that will likely be her biggest concert to date.

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