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The Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted in national security trial
A Hong Kong court found two pro-democracy activists who organised annual vigils to mark China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown guilty of "incitement to subversion" on Friday.
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Apple to release Will Smith film this year despite Oscars slap
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NFL Dolphins say Tagovailoa out next Sunday with concussion
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose medical health is the subject of an NFL investigation, will miss next Sunday's game against the New York Jets due to a concussion.
'Bros' creator blames missing straight audiences for gay rom-com flop
"Bros," billed as the first gay rom-com from a major Hollywood studio, flopped at the box office because straight people "just didn't show up," its creator Billy Eichner said.
US women's soccer probe uncovers 'systemic' abuse and sexual misconduct
An independent investigation into allegations of misconduct in US women's soccer found "systemic" abuse and sexual misconduct, the report released Monday found.
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From a spray-painted dress on Bella Hadid to a very muddy Kanye West and a surprise cameo by Cher, there were some viral moments at Paris Fashion Week, which concludes on Tuesday.
Higuain determined to end on high after confirming retirement
Inter Miami striker Gonzalo Higuain is determined to end his career on a high in MLS after announcing his retirement at the age of 34 on Monday.
Macron's top adviser charged with conflict of interest
The top official in French President Emmanuel Macron's office has been charged with a conflict of interest, the chief financial crimes prosecutor said Monday.
US Supreme Court to hear cases challenging tech firm immunity
The US Supreme Court, in a decision with potentially far-reaching ramifications, agreed on Monday to hear two cases challenging the legal immunity of internet companies from liability for content posted by their users.
Hurricane Orlene lashes Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Orlene made landfall on Monday on Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and a risk of flooding and landslides, forecasters said.
Indian speedster Bumrah ruled out of T20 World Cup
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia starting later this month with a back injury, the country's cricket board said.
Evenepoel wants to see routes before deciding on Tour or Giro
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The mysterious Denisovans
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As he plots Liverpool revival, Klopp says even Ronaldo has confidence dips
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Svante Paabo, Swedish medicine Nobel-winner follows in father's footsteps
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32 children died in Indonesia stadium disaster, police chief sacked
At least 32 children died in Indonesia's stadium crush, an official said Monday as police moved to punish those responsible for one of the deadliest disasters in football history.
'Sad' Swiatek says no to BJK Cup finals
Women's tennis world number one Iga Swiatek criticised governing bodies for not organising the calendar better as she announced Monday she will not play for Poland in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Glasgow in November.
'Ulysses' European tour seeks modern touch for Joyce's epic novel
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Holders Lyon face Arsenal in tough women's Champions League draw
Holders Lyon were given a tough draw in the women's Champions League on Monday in a group which includes Arsenal and Juventus.
Confident Tiafoe 'flying high' after Tokyo opener
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Singapore proposes new law to tackle harmful online content
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Boost for France as Coman returns to Bayern training
Kingsley Coman gave world champions France a much-needed boost after the forward returned to training with his club Bayern Munich on Monday following an absence of almost a month.
32 children died in Indonesia stadium disaster
At least 32 children died in Indonesia's stadium disaster, an official said Monday, as the government ordered police to identify the "perpetrators" of one of the deadliest disasters in football history.
Stadium disaster tarnishes Indonesia's sporting ambitions
Indonesia's hopes of hosting world sports events in future will depend on the credibility of its investigation into the weekend's football stadium disaster and safety reforms, analysts have warned.
Native American actress who refused Oscar for Brando dies at 75
Sacheen Littlefeather, the Native American activist and actress who was booed in 1973 as she refused an Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando, has died aged 75, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Sunday.
'Excited' Kyrgios focused on Japan Open on eve of court case
Nick Kyrgios said it was "not difficult at all" to focus on this week's Japan Open, despite his court hearing on Tuesday at home in Australia for alleged common assault.
Indonesia orders stadium disaster 'perpetrators' punished
Indonesia's government called on the country's police Monday to identify and punish whoever was responsible for a stadium stampede that left 125 people dead, as anger mounted over one of the deadliest disasters in the history of football.
Chiefs beat Brady's Bucs while Eagles stay unbeaten in NFL
Patrick Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns Sunday to spark the Kansas City Chiefs over the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-31 in an early season showdown of NFL title contenders.
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The United Arab Emirates, which already boasts the world's tallest skyscraper and has launched a bold Mars mission, now hopes to become a pioneer in the depths of the metaverse.