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Spain break down Czechs as England outclass Croatia in Nations League
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Toulouse edge Castres in Top 14 derby
A much-changed Toulouse edged rivals Castres 8-7 in the French Top 14 on Saturday to move to the summit of the table despite the absence of Antoine Dupont.
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Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic
Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League.
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Flood victims confront damage after record deluge in eastern Australia
Flood victims confronted damage from a record deluge in eastern Australia on Friday, returning to find their homes caked in silt, cars half submerged and streets littered with debris.
Stocks mixed after Treasury-led sell-off
Equities were mixed Friday following the previous day's US bond-fuelled sell-off with traders tracking a slight pullback in Treasury yields as Donald Trump's signature tax-cutting budget passed a key congressional vote.
Iran, US to hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome
Iranian and US negotiators meet in Rome on Friday for a fifth round of nuclear talks, after a public disagreement over Tehran's uranium enrichment.
Fears for crops as drought hits northern Europe
Parts of northern Europe have seen their worst drought in decades in recent weeks, with farmers from Scotland to the Netherlands fearing the dry spell will dent harvests if it continues.
UFC champ Zhang says acting 'experiment' and fighting not so different
China's UFC champion Zhang Weili said her recent foray into art-house cinema has been "really interesting" and thinks MMA and acting have more in common than one might expect.
British king to visit Ottawa amid Trump-Canada tension
Britain's King Charles III will travel to Canada early next week for a brief but "impactful" visit, at a time when President Donald Trump is floating the idea of making his northern neighbour the 51st US state.
Cannes maitre d'hotel retires with memories of stars
French maitre d'hotel Jean-Francois Pomares says he never has time to see a film at the Cannes Festival, but he has met many of its stars over the years including a young Sharon Stone.
Franco symbols mark Spanish streets 50 years after dictator's death
Fifty years after the death of General Francisco Franco, thousands of monuments, plaques and street names honouring the dictator remain in place across Spain -- a legacy some believe has lingered far too long.
Blaze-hit Athens suburb trains to tackle new fire season
On a trail bordering the last green vestiges of Penteli, the mountain above Athens ravaged by fires last year, cyclists and runners enjoyed the closing days of spring before the summer heat.
Thai athlete, 105, unrivalled but not lonely at World Masters Games
Sawang Janpram is in a league of his own at the World Masters Games in Taiwan -- at 105 he is the oldest competitor and the only person in his age group.
Japan core inflation tops forecasts as rice prices almost double
Japanese inflation spiked at a two-year high in April, data showed Friday, as rice prices almost doubled, turning focus on the central bank as it mulls more interest rate hikes amid Donald Trump's trade war.
Row erupts as German city plans safe room for crack addicts
A battle has broken out over plans to open a new help centre for crack addicts near Frankfurt's main railway station, an area notorious for its bustling illegal drugs scene.
Swimming champ McEvoy says Enhanced Games 'record' means nothing
Australian Olympic champion Cam McEvoy has rubbished a record claimed by a Greek swimmer using performance-enhancing drugs and dismissed the relevance of the Enhanced Games.
Japan PM presses Trump on tariffs ahead of new talks
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he had again pressed US President Donald Trump on tariffs, in a phone call ahead of fresh talks on easing the levies.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to 2-0 lead over Minnesota
Newly crowned NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an imposing 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open up a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Thursday.
US tariff tensions test Southeast Asian leaders at regional summit
Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a draft statement seen by AFP.
Trump attends memecoin gala as protesters slam 'crypto corruption'
US President Donald Trump hosted a closed-door dinner for hundreds of top investors in his crypto memecoin Thursday, as sign-holding protesters outside and Democratic opponents decried the event as blatant "corruption."
The pioneering Vietnamese professor taught by French maths genius
As American bombers flew overhead, pioneering professor Hoang Xuan Sinh completed her thesis by the light of a kerosene lamp in the Vietnamese jungle, with letters from French maths genius Alexandre Grothendieck as her only guidance.
Asian stocks bounce back after Treasury-led sell-off
Asian equities stabilised Friday following the previous day's US bond-fuelled sell-off with traders tracking a slight pullback in Treasury yields as Donald Trump's signature tax-cutting budget passed a key congressional vote.
Israeli director Nadav Lapid decries 'blindness' over Gaza
Director Nadav Lapid said his new film "Yes" about a musician asked to re-write the Israeli national anthem is a response to his country's "blindness" to suffering in Gaza.
In tune with nature: expert sounds out all of Ireland's bird species
On a mission to record all of Ireland's bird species, many of which are dying out, Irishman Sean Ronayne calls his unique audio archive a tool to both raise alarm and bring hope.
Verdict due in Kardashian Paris robbery trial
A French court is to give a verdict on Friday in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing reality TV star Kim Kardashian of some $10 million worth of jewellery in Paris.
Russo leads Arsenal quest to slay Barcelona beast in Champions League final
Arsenal must slay the Goliath of women's football when they face Barcelona in Saturday's Champions League final, but in-form striker Alessia Russo believes the "world class" Gunners can beat the all-conquering Catalans.
Premier League dream turns sour for promoted clubs
The riches of the Premier League are on offer for Sunderland and Sheffield United as they face off in Saturday's Championship play-off final, but the promotion dream could quickly turn sour even for the winners.
New boys Bordeaux-Begles face Northampton for Champions Cup glory
First-time finalists Bordeaux-Begles play Northampton for the Champions Cup on Saturday at Cardiff's Millenium Stadium with the English club brimming with future British and Irish Lions players.
Rare earth production outside China 'major milestone'
An Australian firm's production of a heavy rare earth, a first outside of China, is a "major milestone" in diversifying a critical supply chain dominated by Beijing, experts say.
Did George Floyd protesters miss their moment for change?
Outrage over George Floyd's killing by police catapulted Black Lives Matter into one of the largest protest movements in US history, with angry crowds chanting the slogan at rallies from Los Angeles to Washington.
Do grabs share of lead at LPGA Mexico event
Brianna Do made the most of a rare LPGA Tour start to grab a share of the first round lead at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Playa del Carmen on Thursday.
Pak grabs lead as Scheffler looks for third straight win
World number one Scottie Scheffler began his attempt for a third straight win with a solid two-under-par round of 68 at the PGA Tour's Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday.
BioNxt Solutions Reports Formal Notice from the European Patent Office of Intention to Grant Patent
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 23, 2025 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTC PINK:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience innovator specializing in advanced drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce that the examining division of the European Patent Office ("EPO") has provided formal notice of the EPO's intention to grant BioNxt its core patent without significant changes.
Colombian VP accuses government of 'racism, patriarchy'
Colombia's leftist government was plunged into fresh crisis Thursday after the country's first black vice president described the administration as racist and patriarchal.
Record floods devastate eastern Australia
Record floods cut a destructive path through eastern Australia on Friday, caking houses in silt, washing out roads and separating 50,000 people from help.