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Ancient Greek theatre revives legendary Callas opera Medea

Indian guru urges broader view of yoga

Portugal's unofficial exorcism fever worries Church

Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule

Ancelotti hails 'complete game' as Brazil sink Haiti at World Cup

Tunisia ask how Sweden World Cup star Ayari slipped its net

Scotland remain bullish despite Morocco World Cup setback

USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil swat Haiti

Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign

Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu

Scheffler career Slam chances blowing in Shinnecock winds

Unexpected economic twist

AI and the Future of Wealth

Beijing's new Taiwan playbook

Russia’s dollar pivot

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Fentanyl trade unravels

Israel riled by US-Iran pact

Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test

Centuries by skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul led India to a commanding 368-3 on the first day of the one-off cricket Test against Afghanistan on Saturday.

Pope calls for end to polarisation on Spain visit

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called for an end to "polarising narratives" and "sterile simplifications" on a visit to Spain expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration.

Zverev eyeing Grand Slam breakthrough in French Open final against Cobolli

Alexander Zverev is hoping it will be fourth time lucky as he again targets a first Grand Slam title in Sunday's French Open final, facing Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.

Rain checks England's bid for victory in 1st Test against New Zealand

Rain prevented the scheduled start of the third day's play in the first Test at Lord's on Saturday as England looked to go 1-0 up in a three-match series against New Zealand.

Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its World Cup squad support staff as the players were to leave Turkey for Mexico.

Ukraine fires wave of drones at Russia on last day of key forum

Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Russia early Saturday, leaving one person dead and setting an oil depot ablaze on the final day of the country's flagship economic forum in Saint Petersburg, officials said.

Bernadette Chirac, France's dedicated and discreet first lady

Bernadette Chirac, who has died aged 93, stood by her late husband and French president Jacques Chirac through thick and thin during 12 years as first lady, but also forged her own, more discreet, political career.

Late French president Chirac's widow dies aged 93: daughter

Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French president Jacques Chirac and known as the discreet companion of one of France's key postwar politicians, died at the age of 93, their daughter told AFP Saturday.

Pope says Church abuse 'still an open wound' as Spain trip begins

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday said sexual abuse within the Catholic Church remained "an open wound" as he began a trip to Spain that will include a meeting with victims.

Rahul, Sudharsan push India to 209-2 in Afghanistan Test

Opener KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan hit half-centuries as India reached 209-2 at tea on the first day of the one-off cricket Test against Afghanistan on Saturday.

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