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In Brazil, Lula fights to boost social media presence
At a bar in Brasilia, two longtime members of Brazil's Workers Party retweet messages supporting Luis Inacio Lula da Silva on their cell phones, as part of his campaign's drive to fight the overwhelming presence of President Jair Bolsonaro on social media.
Take a chance on me: ABBA pass the torch on to avatars
In one of the longest awaited musical reunions, Swedish pop legends ABBA return to the concert stage on Friday in London but only as avatars of their 1970 selves shimmering with shiny costumes, glitter and platform boots.
Yuka Saso's golf odyssey: Philippines to Japan via US Open win
When a little-known teenager from the Philippines burst into the global golf spotlight by winning last year's US Women's Open it changed her life -- but left tricky decisions ahead.
'Pushing boundaries': Indian film industry seeks new horizons in Cannes
India's film industry, the world's most prolific, is taking centre stage at the Cannes Film Festival, but insiders say it's a challenge to please global audiences without losing its massive fanbase at home.
Google urged to stop location tracking to protect privacy of abortion seekers
A group of US Democratic lawmakers urged Google on Tuesday to stop collecting smartphone location data that could be used to identify women who have had abortions.
Floating in a tin Cannes: Bowie doc blasts off at film fest
A high-octane documentary on David Bowie has delighted fans at the Cannes Film Festival which is having a vintage year for music lovers.
Egypt's drummers beat away bad rap of tabla tunes
Many Egyptians associate the tabla drum with belly dancers and seedy nightclubs but, despite its image problem, percussionists are giving the ancient instrument a new lease of life.
'World's best' Alisson: The goalkeeper who transformed Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp surveyed the wreckage of Liverpool's 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid and responded with a transformative swoop for Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Irish legends O'Gara and Sexton set for battle of wills in Marseille
Ronan O'Gara held off fellow legend Johnny Sexton for several years as Ireland number one fly-half before finally conceding defeat -- on Saturday he bids to deny his successor European club rugby's biggest prize, the Champions Cup Trophy.
Kerr, LeBron lead sports world fury after Texas school shooting
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr made an impassioned plea for gun control in the wake of the Texas school shooting that left 18 children dead on Tuesday as the US sporting world reacted with horror over the tragedy.
Gunman kills 18 children at Texas elementary school
A teenage gunman killed 18 young children in a shooting at an elementary school in Texas on Tuesday, in the deadliest US school shooting in years.
Violent clashes in Tirana before the Conference League final
Violent clashes broke out in Tirana on Tuesday night ahead of the Conference League final between Roma and Feyenoord, as Dutch fans attacked a local man and injured 10 police officers, authorities said.
Tsitsipas back from brink as French Open clouded by Wimbledon row
Stefanos Tsitsipas came back from the brink to reach the French Open second round as Roland Garros was again overshadowed by the crisis engulfing Wimbledon.
Tsitsipas in late night fightback to beat Musetti at French Open
Fourth seed and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas came back from two sets to love down to defeat Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open in a first round match which finished early Wednesday.
Frenchman beats high-wire record at Mont Saint-Michel
French daredevil tightrope walker Nathan Paulin on Tuesday claimed a new world record as he completed a 2,200-metre-long (nearly 1.4-mile) trip to Mont Saint-Michel along a wire suspended between a crane and the famous abbey on the tidal island, his team said.
Klopp named Premier League manager of the year
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has been named the League Managers' Association Premier League Manager of the Year, it was announced on Tuesday.
Outside court, hardcore Depp fans want 'Justice for Johnny'
The early morning sun has barely poked through the clouds, but Luz-Hazel Walrath and Pam Cuddapah have already been huddled outside a courthouse in the suburbs of Washington for nine hours -- determined to show their support for Johnny Depp.
11 dead in attack on bars, hotel in central Mexico
Gunmen killed 11 people in an apparent gangland revenge attack on a hotel and two bars in Mexico's central city of Celaya, authorities said Tuesday.
Risk of blood clots in lung doubled for Covid survivors: US study
Coronavirus survivors have twice the risk of developing dangerous blood clots that travel to their lungs compared to people who weren't infected, as well double the chance of respiratory symptoms, a large new study said Tuesday.
Pandya praises 'Killer' Miller as Gujarat reach IPL final
Skipper Hardik Pandya on Tuesday hailed "match-winner" David Miller after the South African batsman led newcomers Gujarat Titans in to the IPL final with a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals.
West Ham's Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking pet cat
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma admitted kicking and slapping his pet cat at a London court hearing on Tuesday after disturbing footage posted online by his brother caused public outrage across Britain.
'I finished my way': Tearful Tsonga says farewell at French Open
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a former Australian Open runner-up and world number five, said he "couldn't have asked for a better script" as he bid an emotional goodbye to tennis at Roland Garros on Tuesday.
French Open day 3: Who said what
Who said what on the third day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday:
Premier League approve Boehly's takeover of Chelsea
Todd Boehly's proposed takeover of Chelsea moved a step closer to completion on Tuesday when the Premier League board announced it had approved his purchase of the London club.
Euro titles 'no help' to Mourinho ahead of Conference League final
Jose Mourinho said Tuesday that his experience of European glory will be no help to him as Roma are one step away from their first major continental crown.
Premier League board approve Chelsea takeover by Boehly group
Todd Boehly's proposed takeover of Chelsea moved a step closer to completion on Tuesday when the Premier League board announced it had approved his purchase of the London club.
Cannes favourites stick up for migrant kids in EU
Two-time Cannes winners Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne said on Tuesday that their new film was a call for the EU to do a better job in protecting the most vulnerable child migrants.
Amber Heard's defense rests in Johnny Depp defamation trial
Lawyers for Amber Heard rested their defense on Tuesday against the defamation suit filed by her former husband Johnny Depp, after six weeks of testimony riding on graphic claims and counterclaims of domestic violence.
'Sleuth' Vettel hunts stolen bag in Barcelona
Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel tried to track down a bag that was stolen in Barcelona using the GPS signal from his headphones which were inside, local police said Tuesday.
Danish Jehovah's Witness released after 5 years in Russian jail
Dennis Christensen, a Danish Jehovah's Witness, was released from Russian jail on Tuesday and will have to leave the country, the US-based Christian evangelical movement said.
Tsonga says tearful farewell after French Open defeat
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a former Australian Open runner-up and world number five, bid an emotional goodbye to tennis at Roland Garros on Tuesday after losing in the first round to Casper Ruud.
England boss Southgate concerned by rise in fan disorder
England manager Gareth Southgate is concerned by the rise in crowd disorder after a series of violent pitch invasions marred the end of the domestic season.