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'Itching' for change: Shiffrin cuts back slaloms this season
Alpine skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin announced on Tuesday she will be competing in fewer slalom events this coming campaign, focusing instead on the giant slalom and super-G.
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Iyer hits ton as India hammer West Indies in T20 opener
Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden T20 international century to lead India to a convincing eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening match on Tuesday.
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Scottish refinery closure spells trouble for green transition
Andrew Petersen is a third-generation oil refinery worker from a small, industrial Scottish town.
Convicted ex-Panama president Martinelli granted asylum in Colombia
Former Panama president Ricardo Martinelli announced his arrival on Saturday in Colombia, where he has been granted asylum after spending 15 months at the Nicaraguan embassy to avoid a prison sentence for money laundering.
IPL chiefs in talks about restart following ceasefire: reports
India cricket board officials were reported to be meeting Sunday to discuss a quick resumption of the IPL, following India and Pakistan agreeing a ceasefire in their deadly border conflict.
Navarrete beats Suarez on technical decision to keep title
Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete kept his World Boxing Organization super-featherweight world title on Saturday with a seven-round technical decision over previously unbeaten Filipino fighter Charly Suarez in San Diego.
Scans clear Wallabies fly-half Lolesio of serious back injury
Wallabies fly-half Noah Lolesio was cleared of any serious injury Sunday after being stretchered off during the ACT Brumbies' Super Rugby win over the Western Force in Perth.
Leo XIV to address faithful with St Peter's prayer
Pope Leo XIV will lead the Regina Coeli prayer from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.
T-Wolves grab 2-1 NBA playoff series lead as Celtics get key win
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and rallied the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 102-97 victory over Golden State on Saturday to seize the lead in their NBA playoff series.
Gaza war casts shadow over Cannes film festival
Israel may ban international media from entering Gaza, but the war in the Palestinian territory will feature at the Cannes film festival this year, including in a documentary whose protagonist was killed in an Israeli strike.
'Treasure hunt': tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.
Cannes Festival: the films in competition
A total of 22 films have been announced in the main competition at this year's Cannes film festival, which kicks off on the French Riviera on May 13.
Cannes film festival: what to look out for
The glitz and glamour of the Cannes film festival returns to the French Riviera on Tuesday.
Jordan hospital treats war casualties from across Middle East
Shahd Tahrawi was wounded in an Israeli strike on Gaza, Hossam Abd al-Rahman suffered burns in an explosion in Iraq and bombardment in Yemen has left Mohammed Zakaria in need of multiple surgeries.
As Trump family's Gulf empire grows, rulers seek influence, arms, tech
Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.
S. Korea conservatives choose presidential candidate after last-minute chaos
South Korea's People Power Party registered former labour minister Kim Moon-soo as its official presidential candidate on Sunday, a day after it attempted to cancel his candidacy.
Trump hails 'total reset' in US-China trade relations as talks continue
US President Donald Trump hailed a "total reset" in US-China trade relations, ahead of a second day of talks Sunday between top officials from Washington and Beijing aimed at de-escalating trade tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.
Film claims to name killer of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
A new documentary purports to name the Israeli soldier who killed Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down in the West Bank while reporting in 2022.
Under Trump pressure, Columbia University ends semester in turmoil
Biliana, an international student at New York's Columbia University, is studying for exams but fears being arrested by immigration police.
Putin proposes direct Ukraine talks but quiet on 30-day ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine in the coming days but did not address a 30-day ceasefire proposal drawn up hours earlier by European allies of Kyiv, reportedly with US backing.
Trump hails US-China trade 'reset' after first day of talks
US President Donald Trump hailed early Sunday a "total reset" in US-China trade relations following the first day of talks between top American and Chinese officials in Geneva aimed at de-escalating tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.
Jeeno leads Boutier by one at LPGA Americas Open
World number two Jeeno Thitikul defied difficult, windy conditions to card nine birdies, offsetting a mid-round double-bogey and regaining the lead in the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National on Saturday.
Lowry, Straka share lead at windy Truist
Ireland's Shane Lowry and Austrian Sepp Straka dueled down the stretch to emerge tied for the lead through 54 holes at the PGA Tour Truist Championship on Saturday, three strokes clear of their nearest rivals.
Messi suffers worst defeat in MLS as Miami fall again
Lionel Messi suffered the heaviest defeat of his MLS career as Inter Miami crashed to a 4-1 defeat against Minnesota United on Saturday.
Celtics overwhelm Knicks to pull within 2-1 in NBA playoff series
Defending NBA champion Boston overpowered New York 115-93 on Saturday, dominating to the finish after squandering 20-point leads to lose two prior playoff games to the Knicks.
Toulouse crush Toulon to reach Top 14 semis as Castres pay tribute to Raisuqe
Toulouse crushed Toulon for the third time this season on Saturday with a 50-16 win to qualify directly for the Top 14 semi-finals as Castres mourned Fijian wing Josaia Raisuqe.
Marseille, Monaco clinch Champions League qualification from Ligue 1
Mason Greenwood's brilliant late strike helped Marseille beat Le Havre 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday and clinch qualification for next season's Champions League, while Monaco defeated Lyon to secure their own spot at Europe's top table.
'One of those days': Atletico record-breaker Sorloth hits four
Alexander Sorloth hit four goals in the first half-an-hour to power Atletico Madrid to a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday in La Liga.
Toulouse's Ntamack suffers concussion in Top 14, Willemse nears exit
Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack was forced off with concussion during his team's Top 14 clash against Toulon on Saturday as it was revealed Montpellier's Paul Willemse is set to retire after repeated head knocks.
Record-breaker Sorloth hits four as Atletico smash Real Sociedad
Alexander Sorloth hit four goals in the first half-an-hour to power Atletico Madrid to a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday in La Liga.
'Weight off my shoulders': Bayern's Kane toasts breakthrough title
Harry Kane said he felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders after he won a first team trophy when his league-winning Bayern Munich side were presented with the Bundesliga shield on Saturday.
Sinner grateful for 'amazing' support on Italian Open return from doping ban
Jannik Sinner hailed the passionate backing he has received from his colourful support in Rome after returning to tennis on Saturday with a confident win at the Italian Open.
Hamburg return to Bundesliga after seven-year absence
Fallen German giants Hamburg won automatic promotion to the Bundesliga after a seven-year absence with a 6-1 home thumping of lowly Ulm on Saturday.
Toulouse's Ntamack suffers concussion in Top 14 clash
Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack was forced off with concussion during his team's Top 14 clash against Toulon on Saturday.