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EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar winds

'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach

Hanoi hits the brakes on petrol bike ban

Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter

World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle

Stuttering Sabalenka seeks to set down marker at Roland Garros

'Little' Freiburg chasing glory in debut European final

Villa inspired by former heroes as they target Europa League glory

Irrepressible Sinner primed for career Grand Slam at Roland Garros

China market for Nvidia AI chips to open 'over time': Huang

Oil prices dip on report of US sanctions relief for Iran during talks

Oil prices turned lower in afternoon trading Monday and stock markets advanced after an Iranian media report said US officials had agreed to suspend sanctions against its crude while talks on ending the war continue.

Croatia names Modric-led World Cup squad

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic announced Monday a preliminary 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, to be led by veteran Luka Modric, the key architect of the country's historic success in recent years.

Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a glittering century as Bangladesh set Pakistan an imposing target of 427 to win the second Test after another commanding day for the hosts on Monday.

Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices

Kenya's public transport system was paralysed on Monday, when protesters barricaded roads over fuel price hikes triggered by the Middle East war.

Ex-Google exec takes reins at under-fire BBC

A former Google executive took over as the BBC's new director-general on Monday amid proposed job cuts and a $10-billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump, arguing that the world now "needs the BBC more than ever".

France unveils architects to transform Louvre

France said Monday that it had selected an international team of architects to transform the Louvre, which has been hit by a litany of problems including a $100 million jewellery robbery.

'Mesmeric' movie on secret lives of Nigeria's rich wows Cannes

A wonky mosaic in the shape of Nigeria plays a subtly telling role in Arie and Chuko Esiri's Cannes Film Festival break-out hit "Clarissa".

Ex-Google man takes reins at under-fire BBC

Swatch blames shopping centres for 'problems' with star product launch

Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 stores worldwide over the weekend as clients raced to buy a limited-edition timepiece.