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Pierre Cardin museum brings designer's futurist style to Venice

Mara sisters channel childhood energy for twins performance at Venice

Slovenian rookie Omrzel triumphs as Mas extends Vuelta lead

UN's Sudan probe says foreign fighters fuelling conflict

British, French leaders talk migrants, EU relations

Violence erupts at S.Africa anti-migrant protest

Heading for Ferrari's home race, Leclerc still dreams of world title

Nothing left: Nepal flood survivors face loss and uncertainty

Cafe at centre of Israel culture clash agrees to shut on Sabbath

Tesla to launch self-driving 'Cybercab' in Texas

Spacecraft bound for Mercury begins 'tricky' arrival

Europe struggles to respond as Russia escalates shadow warfare

Initial expert report blames tanker for collision off Istanbul

Malta PM urges 'caution' after acquittal in journalist's murder

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Pitching icon Kershaw feels the love in last Dodger Stadium start

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching great Clayton Kershaw was feted in his last regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday, pitching an emotional four and one-third innings against the San Francisco Giants.

Donald says Europe ready to handle US Ryder Cup pressure

An experienced Europe squad with 11 of 12 players returning from a 2023 triumph will be prepared for intense and passionate American spectators in next week's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

Bradley: Ryder Cup's Scheffler like NBA's Jordan or NFL's Brady

World number one Scottie Scheffler will be like NBA legend Michael Jordan and NFL star Tom Brady for the United States in the Ryder Cup, US captain Keegan Bradley predicted.

Trump adds intensity to USA-Europe Ryder Cup showdown

One of sport's fiercest rivalries explodes back to life Friday as the Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black, where Scottie Scheffler's United States take on Rory McIlroy's Europe under the glare of US President Donald Trump and the roar of a New York crowd.

Hodgkinson, Mahuchikh headline final day of Tokyo worlds

Olympic champions Keely Hodgkinson and Yaroslava Mahuchikh headline the ninth and final day of the world championships in Tokyo on Sunday.

Trump hits H-1B visas, a tech industry favorite, with $100,000 fee

US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker visas, creating potentially major repercussions for the tech industry where such permits are prolific.

Perez strikes world double as Bonfim wins men's race walk

Spain's Maria Perez struck double gold after winning the 20km race walk at the world championships in Tokyo on Saturday.

Pogacar challenge delights Evenepoel for Rwanda world championships

Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel is expecting a tough challenge from Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar when the cycling Road World Championships begin in Kigali on Sunday with the men's and women's time-trials.

How much progress has been made against Alzheimer's disease?

After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease -- but questions remain about their effectiveness.

Europe takes Laver Cup lead as Alcaraz waits in wings

World number one Carlos Alcaraz says he's rested and recharged after his US Open triumph and looking forward to contributing to Team Europe's bid to retain the Laver Cup.

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Central Park horse-drawn carriages face ride into the sunset