India's island choke point
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China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Greenwood, Guendouzi handed bans after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl
Nepal tunnel rescue revives hopes 10 days after flood
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Box office magnet Robert Pattinson appears in paedophile thriller
British star Robert Pattinson will look to extend his stellar 2026 box office run by playing a creepy paedophile-hunting TV presenter in "Primetime", which premieres at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
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How haze from Indonesian fires impacts Southeast Asia
Thick smog has blanketed parts of Indonesia as the vast archipelago for weeks battles to contain fires that have burned large swathes of Borneo and Sumatra.
China's silicon reckoning
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Beijing's new Taiwan playbook
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Grisly search for missing as Nepal morgues overflow, burials begin
Distraught families in Nepal watched grisly images of mangled corpses on a screen on Sunday, seeking to identify relatives as overflowing morgues forced authorities to begin burying flood victims.
Barcelona's Yamal getting back to 'top level': Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated teenage star Lamine Yamal is finding his way back to his "top level" ahead of Monday's La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano.
Van Dijk wants Gakpo to stay at Liverpool amid Man City interest
Virgil van Dijk is hoping Liverpool hang on to Cody Gakpo with Manchester City reportedly closing in on the Dutch international before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Dutch federation calls for football summit without Infantino
The Dutch football federation (KNVB) on Sunday said "FIFA needs new leadership" and that it would like to host a summit on the future of football's world governing body which does not involve beleaguered president Gianni Infantino.
Five-wicket Abbas has Lord's landmark as Pakistan set 389 to win second Test
Mohammad Abbas finally achieved a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a five-wicket haul on Sunday, but Pakistan were still set a daunting 389 to win the second Test against England.
Ron’s Honky Tonk Residency Revives UK Country Music in Bermondsey
Ron’s Honky Tonk has established itself as a vital monthly fixture for the UK country music scene, hosting its latest residency at Fabal Beerhall in Bermondsey. The event features live performances by touring singer-songwriters, offering an authentic alternative to novelty dance bars and drawing dedicated fans to the London venue.
Tadej Pogacar Out of Vuelta a Espana with Broken Collarbone and Concussion
Tadej Pogacar’s bid to complete cycling’s Grand Tour hat-trick ended abruptly on Saturday when the Vuelta a Espana leader crashed out of the race. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider was diagnosed with a broken collarbone, concussion, and cervical fracture, requiring surgery.
Chelsea sign Argentina 'stopper Martinez from Villa
Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea from fellow Premier League outfit Aston Villa, the London-based club announced Sunday.
Norway's churches hold services to late King Harald
Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scandinavian kingdom paid tribute to his father, king Harald, who passed away two days before.
Berlin Literary Guide: Book Launches, Festivals, and Readings Through August
Berlin’s vibrant literary calendar continues through August with a diverse array of events ranging from major international festivals to intimate local gatherings. The city offers numerous opportunities for readers and writers to engage with contemporary voices, including new memoirs, speculative fiction, and multilingual storytelling across various venues.
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood over 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China battled Sunday through leg-sucking mud and the threat of rising floodwaters to find thousands missing after a deadly wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayas, engulfing entire villages.
Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories
Days after a wall of water and debris ripped through Nepal, Shanti Lamichhane sat on a fruit crate in the dirt where her village once stood, staring at what remained of her home.
Educators keep 9/11 memory alive for next generation, 25 years on
When 17-year-old student Max Avena visited the site of New York's fallen Twin Towers, hearing the first-hand accounts of survivors of the deadliest attacks on US soil left him "speechless."
Emotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame
A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, describing his formal entrance into the sport's pantheon as one of the "greatest honors of my life."
Gobena and Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories
Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres Jepchirchir surged to commanding wins Sunday in the men's and women's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon.
Hovland takes solo lead as McIlroy surges at Tour Championship
Viktor Hovland opened a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour Championship on Saturday as Rory McIlroy surged back into contention in the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Djokovic 'prepared' for US Open bid for history
Since Novak Djokovic last lifted the US Open trophy in 2023 to tie Margaret Court with a 24th Grand Slam title, the Serbian superstar has relentlessly pursued record-breaking number 25.
Wallabies hold on for victory in Argentina
Australia scored twice in the first 11 minutes and nursed their lead the rest of the way as they beat Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday.
Atletico down Sevilla to go top of La Liga
Atletico Madrid put the noise of the Julian Alvarez transfer saga behind them with a convincing 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday to move top of the early La Liga table.
Juve notch second straight win, Fiorentina's centenary party falls flat
Juventus saw off Parma 2-0 to make it back-to-back wins at the start of the Serie A season on Saturday, while Fiorentina's celebrations of the club's 100th anniversary were spoilt by a 3-0 home defeat by promoted Frosinone.
Rybakina eases injury fears ahead of US Open
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are "all good" for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA semi-final last week.
Djokovic kicks off latest Grand Slam quest under US Open lights
Four-time champion Novak Djokovic headlines the first night session of the US Open, kicking off his latest quest for an elusive 25th Grand Slam title against Argentina's Mariano Navone on Sunday.
Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'
Rival coaches Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie exchanged barbs about South Africa's scrumming tactics after the Springboks \ beat New Zealand 33-26 in a pulsating second Test in Cape Town on Saturday.
'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles
Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's dismal 2-0 defeat against Newcastle but insisted he won't panic after the club's worst start to a season in 52 years.
Lawrence's fifty leaves Pakistan facing record chase to level England series
Dan Lawrence's unbeaten fifty on Saturday left Pakistan needing to rewrite the record books in their quest for a series-levelling win against England in the second Test at Lord's.
UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after deadly floods
Nepal's foreign minister and the UN climate chief on Saturday warned of the growing threat from global warming to the Himalayas, as rescuers race to find thousands missing after torrential flooding along the border with China.
USTA boss says structure of new player council not yet set
The exact formulation of a new Grand Slam player advisory council is still under discussion as top tournaments seek to strengthen relationships with tennis pros, US Tennis Association chief executive Craig Tiley said on the eve of the US Open on Saturday.
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday battled to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing entire villages.
Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again
Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Newcastle condemned big-spending Tottenham to a second successive defeat.
Tiny Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut, Dortmund beat Hamburg
Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg kick-started their first top-flight campaign in style, stunning 2023-24 champions Bayer Leverkusen in a dominant 3-2 home victory, while Borussia Dortmund beat Hamburg in Saturday's late game.
Newcastle condemn dismal Spurs to second successive defeat
Big-spending Tottenham crashed to a second successive Premier League defeat as Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa inspired Newcastle's 2-0 win on Saturday.
Family searches for Boston engineer missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
Relatives of Indian-American engineer Jiwan Jyoti are waiting in Kathmandu for news after she disappeared near the Nepal-China border during catastrophic flooding.