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Root urges England to be 'grown-ups' after Pakistan series win

Monaco beat Marseille to go top, Rosenior's Paris FC thump Nice

Google Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US -- but not Canada

Pegula shakes off nerves in US Open first-round win

Aaron Donald ends retirement to rejoin Rams: team

FIFA president Infantino 'must go', says ex-UEFA boss Platini

Niamey back to normal after soldiers' mutiny

England v Pakistan second Test: Three talking points

Niger mutiny suppressed, but questions remain over junta's cohesion

Rashford's return 'fantastic' for Man Utd, says Carrick

Como spoil Allegri's Napoli home debut

At least 8 die, more missing, as ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus

Cruz Beckham Performs at Leeds Festival Following Family Support at Reading

Pegula shakes off nerves, Ruse in US Open first-round win

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Swiatek says 35th straight win makes French Open title more 'special'

Iga Swiatek said equalling the longest unbeaten run by a female player in the 21st century made winning her second French Open title on Saturday even more "special".

'It's Roland Garros, it's Rafa!': Moya shrugs off Nadal fears

Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya said Saturday he has no worries over the Spaniard's physical condition ahead of his 14th French Open final by emphasising: "It's Roland Garros and he's Rafa Nadal!"

Hong Kong detains several people as world marks Tiananmen anniversary

Hong Kong authorities on Saturday detained several people as they pounced on any attempt at public commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown, while around the world tributes were paid to the victims of the bloody event.

'Hate myself for crying': Gauff wins new fans as tears flow in Paris

Coco Gauff wept in her courtside chair, cried on the trophy podium and sobbed again in the press room as the US teenager admitted her French Open final defeat Saturday was a "lot to handle".

Baby formula plant linked to US shortage resumes production

Production resumed Saturday at an Abbott Nutrition baby formula plant in the US whose closure helped fuel a crippling nationwide shortage.

Argentina forward Tevez announces retirement

Former Argentina forward Carlos Tevez, who has been without a club for the past year, announced his retirement from the game on Saturday.

South Asian fest melds with Platinum Jubilee in northern England

From Bollywood-style danceto henna tattoo workshops, celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking 70-year reign in the northwestern English city of Preston had a multicultural flavour on Saturday.

Bezos's Blue Origin makes 5th crewed flight into space

Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin flew six tourists into space for a 10-minute ride Saturday, successfully carrying out its fifth crewed mission.

Argentina forward Tevez annnounces retirement

Former Argentina forward Carlos Tevez, who has been without a club for the past year, announced his retirement from the game on Saturday.

Bale wants World Cup for Wales as Ukrainian sympathy is set aside

Wales captain Gareth Bale said any sympathy with Ukraine will be forgotten on Sunday as he tries to lead his country to a World Cup for the first time since 1958.

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