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Knicks expect Spurs to come out punching as NBA Finals shift to New York

Albanians step up protests over Trump-linked property development

Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins

Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final World Cup warmup

'Almost dying' - Simone Biles shares health scare on social media

Kanye West draws crowd in Netherlands despite antisemitic tirades

Mexico cracks down on pirated goods ahead of World Cup

Exeter deny Saracens English Prem play-off place as McCall bows out

Kiwi Ruru guides Vannes back to Top 14 as champions

Andreeva already eyeing second Grand Slam title after French Open triumph

Kiwi Ruru guides Vannes back to Top 14

LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of World Cup

Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a potential strike during the World Cup, just days before football's global showpiece begins.

French backup Samba arrives at World Cup by roundabout route

Picked out for stardom at 18, goalkeeper Brice Samba is finally fulfilling his "dream" and going to the World Cup at 32 after a career he describes as "a series of highs, lows, and then highs again".

Chwalinska hopes historic French Open final run can inspire

World number 114 Maja Chwalinska says she hopes her run from qualifying all the way to the French Open final can be "inspiring" for other players outside the top 100.

Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day 'invasion'

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an "invasion" of its coastline by migration, as he marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in France.

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after new US strikes

Iran launched a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday after fresh American strikes, drawing a furious response from the Gulf monarchies and further straining a fragile truce.

Revived Hamilton admits 'tough' Monaco qualifying

A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton swallowed his disappointment on Saturday after missing out on pole position for Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix by two-tenths of a second.

Robinson rocks New Zealand again as rain frustrates England at Lord's

Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two quick wickets, as England moved closer to victory in the first Test during what little play was possible at Lord's on Saturday.

Seixas eyes 'progress' test before Tour de France debut

French cyclist Paul Seixas begins the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Sunday targeting a key test as deals with growing expectations ahead of his first Tour de France.

Teenager Antonelli claims Monaco pole for Mercedes after 'magic lap'

Kimi Antonelli produced a "magic lap" to edge Max Verstappen in the dying seconds of Saturday's qualifying and claim pole for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Bernadette Chirac, France's dedicated and determined ex-first lady

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

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