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DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises

DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises

Democratic Republic of Congo will return to the World Cup in June after a 52-year absence as the vast central Africa nation reels from health and security crises.

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Sabalenka and Osaka seek French Open wins to create style clash

Sabalenka and Osaka seek French Open wins to create style clash

For the women stars, whose dress sense has drawn as much attention as their playing style, the French Open fashion spotlight moves Saturday to the court named after the embodiment of tennis chic, Suzanne Lenglen.

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Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final

Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest aiming to defend their crown.

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Fonseca fever sparks tennis boom in Brazil

Fonseca fever sparks tennis boom in Brazil

The rise of teenage tennis star Joao Fonseca -- who pulled off a stunning win over Serbian great Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros -- has fueled a tennis fever among the youth in his home country, Brazil.

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'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final

'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final

It is said that opposites attract and Paris Saint-Germain's irresistible attack propelled them into Saturday's intriguing Champions League final clash against a tight-fisted Arsenal side in Budapest.

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Canadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial

Canadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial

The Canadian man who sold poison to distressed people worldwide pleaded guilty on Friday to 14 counts of aiding suicide but avoided a murder trial, an outcome one victim's father branded "a disgrace."

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Knicks most talented since last title says Lucas, '73 champion

Knicks most talented since last title says Lucas, '73 champion

Jerry Lucas, who helped spark the New York Knicks to their most recent NBA crown in 1973, says this year's team is the most talented Knicks squad since his own.

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Hollywood studios and actors' union find common ground on AI

Hollywood studios and actors' union find common ground on AI

As Hollywood's performers cast their ballots to approve the latest negotiated contract, union leaders say they have made some progress in conversations with studio bosses since the massive strike in 2023, especially when it comes to concerns about artificial intelligence.

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Alphonso Davies in Canada World Cup squad despite injury

Alphonso Davies in Canada World Cup squad despite injury

Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David were the star names in Canada's World Cup squad as coach Jesse Marsch unveiled the co-host's 26-man roster on Friday.

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Top remaining men's seed Zverev wobbles but beats Halys

Top remaining men's seed Zverev wobbles but beats Halys

Alexander Zverev brought the curtain down on a dramatic Friday at the French Open with a late-night 6-4, 6-3, 5-7 6-2 victory over local hope Quentin Halys, to reach a suddenly star-shorn last 16.

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