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Shein to make market debut in Hong Kong in September
Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to US$27 billion.
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Japan's Olympic figure skating heroes to wed
Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Sunday.
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Lazio beat Sassuolo to keep up hunt for Europe
Lazio bounced back from Rome derby defeat with a 2-1 win over Sassuolo on Saturday which got their push for European football back on track.
Afghans mark Ramadan -- first since Taliban seized power
Afghans across the country broke their dawn-to-dusk Ramadan fast on Saturday as Afghanistan marked the Muslim holy month -- the first since the Taliban seized power last year.
Nakagami recovers from Covid to set pace at delayed Argentina MotoGP
Japan's Takaaki Nakagami set the pace in practice for the Argentina MotoGP on Saturday, just three days after being initially ruled out through Covid-19.
Terrier frustrates Nice to put Rennes second in Ligue 1
Martin Terrier grabbed the equaliser to fire Rennes second in Ligue 1 with a 1-1 draw at Nice on Saturday.
Man City season already 'incredible' thanks to title fight
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have already had an incredible season by putting themselves into position to fight for three trophies in the closing months of the campaign.
Eriksen-inspired Brentford savour 'unbelievable' Chelsea thrashing
Brentford boss Thomas Frank hailed the impact Christian Eriksen has made on his return to the Premier League after the Dane scored in a remarkable 4-1 win at Chelsea on Saturday.
Ton-up Babar leads Pakistan to first series win over Australia in 20 years
Skipper Babar Azam hit a second successive century and Imam-ul-Haq an impressive half century Saturday to anchor Pakistan's first series win over Australia since 2002 with a nine-wicket victory in the third and final one-dayt international in Lahore.
Bayern rout Freiburg but 12 men on pitch could prove costly
Leon Goretzka scored on his first appearance for four months as Bayern Munich romped to a controversial 4-1 win at Freiburg in a match overshadowed by a substitute mix-up on Saturday.
'Really special' Mahmudul defies South Africa with milestone century
Mahmudul Hasan earned high praise from Bangladesh batting coach Jamie Siddons after a marathon century on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Saturday.
Eriksen-inspired Brentford thrash Chelsea 4-1
Chelsea slumped to a first defeat to Brentford since 1939 as Christian Eriksen inspired the Bees to a 4-1 win that should seal their Premier League survival.
Dupont powerless as Castres beat Toulouse to stretch home win streak
France skipper Antoine Dupont returned to his old stomping ground of Castres on Saturday, but could do nothing to prevent his Toulouse side from slipping to a 19-13 defeat.
Man City leapfrog Liverpool after Reds claim Premier League top spot
Manchester City kept their cool under pressure on Saturday, cruising past Burnley 2-0 after Liverpool briefly replaced the long-time Premier League leaders at the top of the table.
Brazil drops Covid test for vaccinated travelers
Brazil loosened its pandemic restrictions for international travelers Saturday, ending its Covid-19 test requirement for vaccinated passengers and scrapping a lengthy health questionnaire.
Bangladesh's Mahmudul defies South Africa and makes milestone century
Mahmudul Hasan Joy defied South Africa's bowlers for more than seven hours and kept Bangladesh in touch with the hosts on the third day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Saturday.
Premier League glory 'most important' for Klopp as Liverpool go top
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said winning the Premier League is his priority after the Reds went top of the table for the first time this year thanks to a 2-0 win over Watford.
Heart-scare Colbrelli has defibrillator fitted
Cycling's Sonny Colbrelli has been fitted with a defibrillator and discharged from hospital in Italy two weeks after collapsing at a bike race finish line, his team Bahrain Victorious said on Saturday.
Van der Poel 'hits peak form' heading into Covid-hit Tour of Flanders
Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel warned his rivals he has hit his peak as he bids for a second win in the 273km Tour of Flanders over the cobbled climbs of the Flemish Ardennes in Belgium on Sunday.
Clinical Pakistan dismiss Australia for 210 in third ODI
Pakistan grabbed early wickets to dismiss Australia for just 210 runs Saturday in the series-deciding third day-night international in Lahore.
Liverpool go top thanks to perfect 10-game Premier League run
Liverpool moved top of the Premier League for the first time this year as Diogo Jota's header and a late Fabinho penalty saw off Watford 2-0.
Medvedev set for hernia op, expects to be out 1-2 months
World number two Daniil Medvedev announced Saturday he will undergo surgery to fix a hernia problem and could be sidelined for up to two months, casting doubt on his participation in next month's French Open.
Pope tells 'safe harbour' Malta to resist isolation in migrant surge
Pope Francis reminded Malta of its roots as a "safe harbour" in his first visit to the Mediterranean island nation Saturday, warning it not to succumb to isolation and fear amid migrant crises on multiple fronts.
Shanghai parents fear separation from kids after positive Covid test
Nearly all of Shanghai's 25 million residents were under stay-at-home orders on Saturday, as parents raised fears of being separated from their children in the event of a positive Covid-19 test.
Iran look to sanction England, US in World Cup showdown
Having fought to win the respect of Iran's football public, Dragan Skocic now has a World Cup showdown with England and a politically charged clash with the United States to cement his international standing.
No stairs for Francis, pope boards plane via lift to Malta
Pope Francis skipped the stairs in boarding the papal plane for a two-day trip to Malta on Saturday, instead using a boarding lift for reduced mobility passengers.
Artists hail revolutionary Joni Mitchell at pre-Grammy gala
Music's legends and hitmakers turned out Friday to honor Joni Mitchell -- the Canadian-born folk icon behind classics including "A Case Of You" -- at a charity gala ahead of the Grammys that featured moving tributes and glassy eyes.
Depleted Grizzlies stun Suns, Lakers fall despite return of James, Davis
The short-handed Memphis Grizzlies shocked the Phoenix Suns 122-114 on Friday to push their winning streak to seven games in a clash of the top two teams in the NBA.
Pope visits Malta, refuge of St. Paul, in Mediterranean mission
Pope Francis makes his first visit to Malta Saturday where he is expected to ask the heavily Catholic country to do more to help migrants who have risked their lives trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe.
Australia tip injured Perry to make final against England
Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry was tipped Saturday to take her place in the Women's World Cup final against England despite a nagging back injury, but was unlikely to bowl.
Stranded Ukrainians find comfort in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
As the sun dips below the Indian Ocean waves, Ukrainian tourist Viktoria Makarenko and her daughter light incense every evening at a temple in a Sri Lankan beach resort to pray for a return home.
Veteran French climber seeks new Everest route and record
A 70-year-old French climber is aiming to become the oldest person to climb Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen and at the same time find a new, safer route.
Tiger sanctuary: Woods has special bond with Augusta National
From his greatest triumphs to his darkest hours, Tiger Woods has been able to count on Augusta National as a sanctuary where he can focus on golf before supportive spectators.
Matsuyama nervous at joining Masters champions club
Defending Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama says he will start feeling nervous long before he tees off at Augusta National next week, notably at Tuesday's Masters Champions Dinner.