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Gucci takes over New York's Times Square for fashion show

Lyles says 'well worth the journey' after winning 100m in Tokyo

Nepali duo break own records on Everest

North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea: AFP

Rousey demolishes Carano in MMA comeback fight

German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline

Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant

India scrambles to steady rupee as oil shock bites

McGregor to make UFC return with Holloway rematch

Crackdown in Southeast Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka

'Geek' hangout to tourist draw: Japan's maid cafes

World Cup fever gets tail-wagging twist as Singapore kits out pets

Football fever is getting a tail-wagging twist in Singapore as fans count down to this year's FIFA World Cup in June.

France-born Bouaddi approved to play for Morocco before World Cup

France-born Ayyoub Bouaddi has been approved to play for Morocco less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.

South Korea coach backs Son to shine at his fourth World Cup

South Korea's coach backed Son Heung-min to get back to goalscoring ways at his fourth World Cup after on Saturday naming the striker in his squad for the tournament.

Cheers and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes

The premiere of "Congo Boy" on Friday was like no other the Cannes Film Festival has ever seen, with director Rafiki Fariala -- who also wrote its catchy soundtrack -- breaking into song to introduce his cast and crew.

Putin to visit China May 19-20, days after Trump trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday.

Eurovision gears up for boycotted final, with fiery Finns favourites

A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo followed by an Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision grand final, with the contest hit by an unprecedented boycott over Israel's participation.

Son Heung-min to lead South Korea squad at his fourth World Cup

Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's squad for his fourth World Cup on Saturday.

Pretty in pink: Dallas World Cup venue chasing perfect pitch

Dangling above field level at the biggest stadium of the 2026 World Cup, eighteen giant metal arms flood a newly laid grass pitch in an eerie pink glow.

Wordle heads to primetime as media seek puzzle reinvention

News organizations are racing to add puzzles and games to their digital offerings, hoping to replicate the success of a strategy The New York Times has been quietly perfecting for years -- and is now taking to primetime television.

Eurovision: the grand final running order

A total of 25 countries are taking part in Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Vienna, with Denmark opening the show and hosts Austria in the closing slot.

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