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PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest

Iran 'put hearts on the court' to win Asian Games basketball bronze

China swim sensation, 13, sets Games record after Japan win early

School girl Yu helps China dominate in Asian Games swimming openers

Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Puyol watches

New England boss Fleming says 'wrong' to ask Stokes to end retirement

China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games

Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace

Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says

IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts

China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins

First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

Dutch museum exhibit with Beyonce raises tempers in Egypt

In a Dutch museum the sound of hip-hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians.

Australia coach defends keeping shock Kerr World Cup injury secret

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has defended keeping Sam Kerr's Women's World Cup injury secret, saying he did so for tactical reasons and to protect his star player.

McIntosh, Marchand tipped to shine at swimming world championships

With a year to go until the Paris Olympics, swimming's top stars are aiming to make a splash at the world championships starting Sunday in the Japanese city of Fukuoka.

Markets fluctuate as US jobs data knocks rate hopes

Asian equities wobbled again Friday at the end of a draining week as fresh US jobs data put revived bets on two more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, adding to ongoing worries about China's economy.

Iran's ancient 'wind catchers' beat the heat naturally

Tall, chimney-like towers rise from centuries-old adobe houses in Iran's desert city of Yazd, drawing in a pleasant breeze for residents of one of the hottest cities on earth.

War 'pain' to pastries: new path for Russia ex-diplomat in Uruguay

In Uruguay, thousands of kilometers from the war waged by her country of nationality on her country of birth, Ukrainian-born Russian diplomat Ekaterina Germanovich saw her life changed irrevocably by the conflict.

Opposites attract: 'Barbenheimer' double debut to rock US, Canada

An iconic doll ready to paint the world pink and the scientist who helped invent the atomic bomb -- an unlikely pair and apparently a match made in box office heaven.

Growing climate risks fuel surge in US home insurance costs

When Jack Hierholzer moved back to Pensacola in the Florida panhandle, it felt like a homecoming.

'It's crazy, amazing': Haiti bring hope with World Cup debut

Haiti's Women's World Cup debut on Saturday can have "a very big impact" on a country that "is suffering at the moment", their captain Nerilia Mondesir said ahead of their match against European champions England.

London Irish coach Kiss takes over at Queensland Reds

Experienced London Irish coach Les Kiss has signed a three-deal to replace Brad Thorn at the helm of Australian Super Rugby side the Queensland Reds, officials said.

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