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Chakravarthy, Narine help Kolkata stay alive in IPL

Daughter says Maradona died after carers' plan 'went out of control'

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out

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

Chakravarthy, Narine help Kolkata stay alive in IPL

Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine helped Kolkata Knight Riders to their third straight win in the IPL as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on Sunday.

Daughter says Maradona died after carers' plan 'went out of control'

Diego Maradona's entourage and medical team had a plan for the Argentine football star but things "went out of control" in the lead-up to his death, his daughter Gianinna said in an interview this week.

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out

Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates.

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

After three seasons in the second flight, Schalke's 1-0 home win over Fortuna Duesseldorf on Saturday returned the German giants to the Bundesliga.

Mumbai coach Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his 'rhythm'

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says struggling batter Suryakumar Yadav is in a "good space" -- and not far from a big knock in the Indian Premier League.

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

Latin pop queen Shakira delighted crowds of two million that packed Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, delivering fan-favorite hits and words of love for Brazil.

Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets

Across Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chilli and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten livelihoods and the street food culture that defines the Thai capital.

More Nepalis drive electric, evading global fuel shocks

As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships.

Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending

Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defence trade -- a challenging feat that analysts say could take years to achieve.

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

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first win at their new Nu Stadium.

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Clinical Chennai down Mumbai to keep playoff hopes alive