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Opinion|Political

Pope decries populists, warns democracy is in bad health

Pope Francis denounced populist politics and what he called "the dross of ideology" on Sunday, warning that democracy was not in good shape in many parts of the world.

Pope decries populists, warns democracy is in bad health
News|Political

Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met

Any Gaza ceasefire deal must allow Israel to resume fighting until its objectives are met, Prime Minister

Netanyahu: Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met
News|Political

Biden digs in as pressure from fellow Democrats escalates

Amid increasing calls from fellow Democrats to end his campaign for re-election, U.S.

Biden digs in as pressure from fellow Democrats escalates
News|Political|World

A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on

Russian officials say a village in the western border region has been evacuated following a series of explosions after debris from a downed Ukrainian drone set fire to a nearby warehouse

A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on
Sports

MLB roundup: Jose Miranda ties consecutive hits mark in Twins' win

Jose Miranda matched the major league record for consecutive hits and rookie Brooks Lee clubbed his first career home run as the Minnesota Twins beat the visiting Houston Astros 9-3 on Saturday.

MLB roundup: Jose Miranda ties consecutive hits mark in Twins' win
News|Political

Israeli protesters urging Gaza deal block roads

Protests aimed at pressuring the Israeli government to reach a hostage deal with Hamas began across the country on Sunday, with demonstrators blocking roads and picketing at the

Israeli protesters urging Gaza deal block roads
Economy|Technology

Taiwan central bank says no timetable for launching digital currency

Taiwan's central bank said on Sunday that it has no timetable for launching a digital currency, warning the process will be "huge and complex", but it will hold public hearings on

Taiwan central bank says no timetable for launching digital currency
News|Political

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament

France is voting Sunday in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and its inward-looking, anti-immigrant vision

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament
Business|Economy|Political

Corporate France braces for new era of political turmoil

France's business elite is anxious about volatile politics, inexperienced policymakers, street protests and a possible wave of

Corporate France braces for new era of political turmoil
Sports

Soccer-Brazil revamp needs time, says coach Dorival after Copa America exit

Brazil are still a work in progress with a lot of room to grow and improve following Saturday's Copa America quarter-final exit at the hands of Uruguay, coach Dorival Jr said as they shift

Soccer-Brazil revamp needs time, says coach Dorival after Copa America exit
Business|Economy|Technology

Battery maker SK On declares ‘emergency’ as EV sales disappoint, FT reports

South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery producer SK On has declared itself in crisis as its customers struggle with disappointing EV sales in Europe and the U.S., the Financial Times

Battery maker SK On declares ‘emergency’ as EV sales disappoint, FT reports
Sports

Soccer-Colombia's Rodriguez a man on a mission at Copa America

James Rodriguez has looked back to his brilliant best at the Copa America and the Colombian said he is determined to take his side to their second trophy in the competition after they beat

Soccer-Colombia's Rodriguez a man on a mission at Copa America
Sports

Uruguay beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinals

Uruguay advanced to the Copa America semifinals with a 4-2 victory over Brazil on penalty kicks after the teams played to a scoreless draw

Uruguay beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinals
Opinion|Political

'Freedom!' chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear

The chant is concise, but it could not be more meaningful for millions of Venezuelans in 2024: “Freedom!”

'Freedom!' chants at Venezuelan opposition rallies ahead of election show depth of needs and fear
Entertainment|Sports

John Cena announces retirement from in-ring competition in 2025, WWE says

U.S. wrestling superstar and actor John Cena announced retirement from in-ring competition in 2025, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) said in a post on social media platform X on

John Cena announces retirement from in-ring competition in 2025, WWE says
Sports

Rookie James Wood homers as Nationals rout Cardinals

Washington rookie James Wood hit his first major league homer and drove in five runs, and the Nationals routed the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 14-6 on Saturday.

Rookie James Wood homers as Nationals rout Cardinals
Sports

Soccer-Colombia through to Copa America semi-finals with 5-0 thrashing of Panama

James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday to

Soccer-Colombia through to Copa America semi-finals with 5-0 thrashing of Panama
News|Political

French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament

France faced potential political deadlock after elections on Sunday threw up a hung parliament, with a leftist alliance unexpectedly

French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament
Sports

Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookie

Caitlin Clark posted the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history to rally Indiana to an 83-78 victory over New York on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, snapping the Fever’s nine-game losing streak to the Liberty

Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookie
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tens of thousands fill Madrid with colour for gay pride parade

Tens of thousand of people marched and danced on Saturday along the main streets of Madrid, filling the Spanish capital city with coloured

Tens of thousands fill Madrid with colour for gay pride parade
News|Political

Judge declines to throw out charges against Trump valet in classified documents case

The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against Donald Trump has refused to throw out charges against a co-defendant of the former president

Judge declines to throw out charges against Trump valet in classified documents case
Sports

Tennis-Swiatek crashes out but Djokovic still in hunt for eighth Wimbledon title

Top seed Iga Swiatek crashed out of Wimbledon in the biggest shock of this year's Championships so far but Novak Djokovic avoided joining her through the exit door

Tennis-Swiatek crashes out but Djokovic still in hunt for eighth Wimbledon title
Sports

Tennis-Djokovic overcomes slow start to ease past Popyrin

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off a slow start to power past unseeded Australian Alexei Popyrin 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) and into the Wimbledon fourth

Tennis-Djokovic overcomes slow start to ease past Popyrin
Sports

Soccer-Muldur own goal sends Netherlands into Euro 2024 semis

An own goal by Mert Muldur completed a dramatic comeback for the Netherlands on Saturday as they overcame a tenacious Turkey 2-1 to book a Euro 2024 semi-final

Soccer-Muldur own goal sends Netherlands into Euro 2024 semis
Sports

Shane van Gisbergen wins again in NASCAR Xfinity Series race in downtown Chicago

Shane van Gisbergen raced to his third Xfinity Series victory of the season, making a successful return to the NASCAR street course in downtown Chicago

Shane van Gisbergen wins again in NASCAR Xfinity Series race in downtown Chicago

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