India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
War-bruised Myanmar finds relief in bareknuckle bloodsport
Ailing Auger-Aliassime falls at US Open as Swiatek, Osaka and Gauff advance
Gauff downs Badosa to reach US Open third round
Tesla launches self-driving 'Cybercab' in Texas
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New Zealand approves use of party drug MDMA to treat trauma
Two psychiatrists in New Zealand won approval Friday to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to sufferers of severe post-traumatic stress disorder.
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'Wallace & Gromit' creators turn 50 with spook-tacular Shaun yarn
Crochet hook in hand, the animator slightly raises the eyelid of a clay model sheep in a filmmaking technique as old as cinema, perfected over five decades by Aardman Animations.
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Forest promoted to Premier League for first time in 23 years
Nottingham Forest clinched promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final on Sunday.
At least 44 dead, 56 missing in Brazil downpours
Torrential rains in northeastern Brazil have left at least 44 people dead and dozens missing, the government said Sunday, as rescuers capitalized on a lull in downpours to search for survivors.
Biden prays, lays wreath in Texas school massacre town
US President Joe Biden laid flowers and prayed Sunday at the makeshift shrine erected in Uvalde to the 19 children and two teachers murdered by a teen gunman after he stormed their elementary school.
Zelensky visits Ukraine's east as Russia makes push in Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday made his first trip to the country's war-torn east since the launch of Moscow's invasion, as Russian forces tightened their grip around key cities in the Donbas region.
What caused pre-match chaos at the Champions League final?
The Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Paris on Saturday was preceded by chaotic scenes.
Perez claims 'dream' Monaco win as bungled strategy foils Leclerc
Sergio Perez won a rain-disrupted Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday as pole-sitter Charles Leclerc suffered another dose of ill luck on his home circuit.
Olympics host Paris under fire after Champions League 'fiasco'
French authorities faced questions Sunday over police tactics at the Paris Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid that descended into scenes of chaos before kick-off, with critics asking if the capital was ready to host the 2024 Olympics.
EU mulls compromise to break deadlock on Russian oil embargo
Ambassadors from the 27 European Union member states will on Sunday examine a compromise that could enable them to break the deadlock on a sixth round of economic sanctions against Russia, including a landmark halt to Russian oil imports, EU sources told AFP.
Israeli nationalists march through Jerusalem's Old City
Thousands of flag-waving Israelis on Sunday marched into the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem's Old City during a nationalist procession that regularly stokes Palestinian anger, a year after Jerusalem tensions exploded into war.
Djokovic says being No. 1 'best and worst' after reaching quarters
Novak Djokovic said that being world number one can be the "best and worst" thing after setting up a possible French Open quarter-final against old rival Rafael Nadal on Sunday.
Sergio Perez wins rain-disrupted Monaco Grand Prix
Sergio Perez won a rain-disrupted Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday as pole-sitter Charles Leclerc suffered another dose of ill luck on his home circuit.
Biden arrives in Texas school massacre town
US President Joe Biden arrived Sunday in Uvalde to console residents mourning 19 children and two teachers who were gunned down at an elementary school in the small Texas town.
Australia's Hindley wins Giro d'Italia to claim first Grand Tour
Jai Hindley won the Giro d'Italia on Sunday after making his way through the final stage time-trial in Verona to claim his first Grand Tour.
Gauff says no more 'freak-outs' at French Open
American teenager Coco Gauff insists there will be no more Roland Garros "freak-outs" as she attempts to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
Austria manager Rangnick steps away from Man Utd role
Manchester United announced Sunday that Ralf Rangnick has decided against taking up a consultancy role with the English football giants due to the demands of his new job as Austria manager.
Left eyes historic presidential win as Colombians vote for 'change'
Colombians headed to the polls Sunday in a first round of presidential elections with a leftist poised for victory for the first time ever, as voters clamor for "change."
Australia's Jai Hindley wins Giro d'Italia
Jai Hindley won the Giro d'Italia on Sunday after making his way through the final stage time-trial in Verona to claim his first Grand Tour.
Sri Lanka police tear-gas students in fresh clashes
Police fired tear gas to disperse thousands of students trying to storm the Sri Lankan president's home Sunday as the government offered an olive branch to demonstrators demanding his resignation.
UK fans say 'treated like animals' at Champions League final
British football fans and officials on Sunday condemned French police for using tear gas on Liverpool supporters ahead of Saturday's Champions League final in Paris, saying they were treated "like animals".
Zelensky visits Ukraine's east as Russia makes push for Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday made his first trip to the country's war-torn east since the launch of Moscow's invasion, as Russian forces tightened their grip around key cities in the Donbas region.
Search paused in Nepal for missing plane with 22 on board
Nepali rescuers called off their hunt for a missing passenger plane with 22 people on board late Sunday, planning to resume search operations at first light.
Just call me 'Clay-lah': Fernandez in French Open last-eight for first time
Teenager Leylah Fernandez reached the French Open quarter-finals for the first time on Sunday, revelling in her new nickname of "Clay-lah" in honour of her impressive run at Roland Garros.
Djokovic cruises closer to Nadal clash as teens shine in Paris
World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic reached a 16th French Open quarter-final on Sunday where old rival and 13-time winner Rafael Nadal could be waiting.
Tension in Jerusalem at start of Israeli 'flag march'
Thousands of Israelis on Sunday started the annual nationalist "flag march" through Jerusalem that regularly stokes Palestinian anger, a year after tensions in the disputed Holy City exploded into war.
Austria manager Rangnick no longer taking up new Man Utd role
Manchester United announced Sunday that Ralf Rangnick has decided against taking up a consultancy role with the English Premier League giants due to the demands of his new job as Austria manager.
Rain plays havc with start of Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix finally got underway over an hour late and under a rolling start after heavy rain created scenes of chaos in the crowded confines of the narrow harbourside pit lane.
Pacific 'very positive' on Australian re-engagement: PM
Australia's newly elected prime minister has said Pacific leaders have been "very positive" about his government's renewed engagement, even as Beijing continues its diplomatic blitz across the increasingly contested region.
Djokovic eases into possible Nadal quarter-final at French Open
Novak Djokovic set up a possible quarter-final meeting with old rival Rafael Nadal at the French Open with an impressive straight-sets victory over Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.
Lumberjack athletes battle for woodcutting crown
Sixteen athletes from around the world sent woodchips flying on Saturday in an unusual competition, as they battled it out in Vienna for the Timbersports World Trophy.
Rain delays start to Monaco Grand Prix
Rain has played havoc with the start of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix, with teams scrambling to change tyres to cope with the drenched street circuit.
Bagnaia wins Italian MotoGP, Quartararo extends overall lead
Francesco Bagnaia won the Italian MotoGP on Sunday while Fabio Quartararo extended his lead at the top of the championship standings.
Left eyes historic win in Colombian presidential election
Colombians headed to the polls Sunday in a first round of presidential elections, with a leftist poised for victory for the first time in the country's troubled history.