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Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage

Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government

In kayaks or waist-deep in floodwater, shoppers return to Bangkok markets

Japanese convenience store enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment

UK police probes Iran link to air base bomb scare: media

Eala blasts into Asian Games quarters in just 55 minutes

Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson

Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting guarantees Asian Games medal

Comedian on trial for allegedly insulting Erdogan in standup show

More Asian Games woes as bus takes Pakistan team to wrong venue

More Asian Games transport woes as bus takes Pakistan to wrong venue

Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN

Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18

Women's Fashion Week kicks off in Paris

Inspired Wallabies notch statement Test win over Springboks

Len Ikitau scored twice as Australia claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Les Kiss with a dramatic 42-38 win in the one-off Test against South Africa in Perth on Sunday.

Assefa's world record bid at Berlin Marathon foiled by injury

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa narrowly missed out on breaking the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, battling through injury to cross the finish line after being on record pace for much of the race.

Fernandez downs Gibson to claim Singapore Open crown

Leylah Fernandez notched her first WTA title in nearly a year on Sunday, overcoming a shaky start against Australia's Talia Gibson to win the Singapore Open final 7-5, 6-0.

Alex Bodi and Prof. Dr Dieter Lazik sign a contract for ALPHA WHEY and BODI Energy Drink

Alex Bodi is relying on scientific collaboration and international partnerships to build up ALPHA WHEY and BODI Energy Drink. According to those in charge of the project, a German conglomerate operating internationally is playing a central role: the group is providing financial backing for the venture and can look back on a 30-year track record of success.

Three talking points from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

He did not win, but in finishing within a whisker of George Russell's triumphant Mercedes on Saturday, Max Verstappen showed he could be a factor in this year's drivers' title race.

Turkey ex-minister resigns as investment fund crisis grows

A former minister and senior member of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party said late Saturday she had submitted her resignation amid a widening investment-fund crisis.

UK police call in bomb disposal team near air force base

British police Sunday declared a major incident and evacuated villagers living near a base used by the US air force after arresting several men on suspicion of explosives offences.

Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters after days of rain

Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads and residences.

Decorated Indian badminton star calls Japan Asian Games 'very sad'

India's multiple badminton medallist H.S. Prannoy described the Asian Games in Japan as "very sad" for athletes and a downgrade from China three years ago.