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China's memories of Mao fade to nostalgia 50 years after his death

Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta

Rybakina books US Open fourth-round berth, inches closer to No. 1

Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes

Sobering reality: Curbs on alcohol in northeast Syria cause discontent

Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust Eala and book Gauff clash

Wobbly Osaka 'shocked' to battle past Mertens and reach last 16

'Like a jewel': Japan's luxury ice revered by bars worldwide

Indian Oscar-nominated filmmaker turns camera on his cancer

'The flood is coming': How a Nepal principal saved 900 students

Argentina 'let off hook' by Australia as Kiss's winning run ends

Kiss's winning run ends as Argentina hold Australia to draw

Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth

Gauff into round four at US Open after straight-set win

Mbappe injury hits PSG at crunch time in season

An injury to a key player is once again threatening to derail a Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain with Kylian Mbappe having been ruled out of the first leg of their last-16 tie against Bayern Munich.

James, Davis lead Lakers rally, two ejected as Cavs down Grizzlies

LeBron James continued to close in on the NBA's all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a thrilling 112-111 victory over Indiana on Thursday.

Pope Francis takes Africa peace mission to S.Sudan after DR Congo

Pope Francis is due to wind up his trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and arrive in South Sudan on Friday on a three-day visit to promote peace and reconciliation in a country still bearing the scars of civil war.

Peru Congress votes down new bid to advance elections

Peru's Congress on Thursday voted down another proposal to advance elections to this year, a day after a similar proposal aimed at quelling deadly nationwide unrest also failed.

Mexico invites foreign investment in clean energy transition

Mexico welcomes investment by all countries in its clean energy projects, its foreign minister said on Thursday, launching a diplomatic charm offensive amid international concerns over controversial power reforms.

Kyrgios appears in Australian court on assault charge

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios appeared in a Canberra court on Friday, where he will try to have an assault charge against him dismissed on mental health grounds.

Egyptians hope to bag bargains at book fair as crisis bites

Thousands of Egyptian bibliophiles weave through a labyrinthine display of books, reviving an annual tradition at the Arab world's largest book fair, but this year it comes at a steep cost.

Sushi conveyor belt pranks spark outrage in Japan

A handful of unhygienic pranks at sushi conveyor belt restaurants in Japan have sparked stock slumps, venue overhauls and legal action, along with furious social media commentary.

Saudi Arabia captures cycling in sports charm offensive

Cycling is the newest gem in Saudi Arabia's expanding collection of sporting jewels as the conservative Gulf monarchy and its neighbours invest hugely in sport to burnish their international image and diversify their economies.

Fernandez set for Chelsea debut, Arsenal renew Premier League title charge

The clock is ticking for Chelsea manager Graham Potter to turn unprecedented spending into results, starting against Fulham on Friday, as new Everton manager Sean Dyche prepares for a baptism of fire against Premier League leaders Arsenal.

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