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Sydney Roosters edge Knights in tense NRL grand final

Verstappen claims first win of year in chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Sabalenka out of China Open in third round, Medvedev into semis

Red Bull's Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain

Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worries

Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis, Fils crashes out

Future of French far-right star in balance after antisemitism claims

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South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption

Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis after Shapovalov injury

Asian Games set to close after records, rancour and rain

Chanel: unpicking one year of 'Blazymania'

Cry for help as French-Swiss lake dries up

West Ham sign Man City's Phillips on loan

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips joined West Ham on loan on Friday for the rest of the season as the England international aims to boost his chances of featuring at Euro 2024.

Italy's Meloni targets energy, migration with Africa plan

Energy deals in return for stopping migration. Italy's hard-right Giorgia Meloni reveals her long-trailed development plan for Africa this weekend, a "non-predatory" approach which critics warn favours European priorities and pockets.

Djokovic targets Australian Open return after 'worst Grand Slam match'

Novak Djokovic vowed his shock defeat to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday does not mean it is the "beginning of the end".

India fetes France's Macron at annual military parade

President Emmanuel Macron was guest of honour Thursday for India's pomp-filled annual military parade, in a state visit aimed at shoring up France's strategic ties with the world's fifth-largest economy.

Colombia seeks international aid to combat forest fires edging in on homes

Colombia appealed on Thursday for international aid as it battled dozens of forest fires burning vast swathes of the country and encroaching on homes in the capital.

Sinner ends Djokovic Grand Slam history bid at Australian Open

Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on Friday, snapping the Serb's astonishing 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park to reach his first major final.

Quality control at heart of latest Boeing crisis

Boeing is facing intensifying scrutiny over its quality control practices in the aftermath of a near-catastrophic Alaska Airlines flight three weeks ago when a panel blew out.

Sinner ends Djokovic's Australian Open reign to reach final

Jannik Sinner terminated Novak Djokovic's bid for tennis immortality at the Australian Open on Friday, ending the Serb's record 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park and his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title.

Son faces Saudis, Palestine make history in Asian Cup last 16

Son Heung-min's stuttering South Korea play Saudi Arabia while Palestine face hosts and holders Qatar as the Asian Cup kicks into high gear with the knockout rounds from Sunday.

Barnes shines as Kings hold off Warriors, Lakers top Bulls

The Sacramento Kings, fueled by a career-high 39 points from Harrison Barnes, edged the Golden State Warriors 134-133 on Thursday as Lakers star LeBron James celebrated his record-setting 20th NBA All-Star nod with a win.

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