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German economy bids goodbye to years of plenty
On his many visits to semiconductor factories and electric car plants, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz bangs the drum for an economy at the forefront of an industrial transformation.
Vazquez saves USA from Jamaica defeat in Gold Cup opener
The United States needed an 88th-minute equalizer from substitute Brandon Vazquez to earn a 1-1 draw against Jamaica in the opening game of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday.
Whitelock expects All Blacks questions after Super Rugby win
Sam Whitelock expects to have some explaining to do to All Blacks coach Ian Foster after helping the Canterbury Crusaders win the Super Rugby Pacific final despite an ankle knock.
We want porn to be boring, say Pornhub owners
Governments should stop cracking down on porn websites and instead take pride in sexual expression and help to make porn normal and "boring", the new owner of Pornhub told AFP.
Strange bedfellows: auto rivals embrace Tesla EV chargers
Tesla's electric charging network has long pleased electric car mavens. But Elon Musk's "superchargers" are now winning endorsements from a more unlikely group: other auto companies.
Mexico's 'super peso' creates both winners and losers
Rosario Crisostomo thought she had been cheated when she counted the money sent by her son from the United States. But there was no scam, only a Mexican currency going from strength to strength.
Cash boost makes Sydney's The Everest world's second-richest horse race
Sydney's racing flagship The Everest boosted its prize money Sunday to Aus$20 million (US$13.4 million), becoming the world's second-richest thoroughbred race behind only the Saudi Cup.
Miami misery continues while DC, Red Bulls win in MLS
Inter Miami's miserable run of form continued ahead of Lionel Messi's impending arrival with a 4-1 loss at Philadelphia while there were wins for DC United and the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Unbeaten Martinez stops Bornea to keep junior bantamweight title
Argentina's Fernando Martinez retained his IBF world junior bantamweight title on Saturday with an 11th-round stoppage of Filipino challenger Jade Bornea in a battle of unbeatens at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Huge crowds circle Kaaba as hajj begins in Saudi heat
Vast crowds of robed pilgrims made solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque, on Sunday as the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years began in the heat of the Saudi summer.
'All the same': Guatemalans go to the polls with little hope
Guatemalans vote Sunday for a president that some hope, but few expect, will finally solve the problems of crushing poverty, violence and corruption in the Central American country.
Hooper and Slipper to co-captain Wallabies at World Cup
Test centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain Australia at the Rugby Championship and World Cup this year, with coach Eddie Jones Sunday saying they "embody what it means to be a Wallaby".
Greece votes with conservative premier favourite to win
Greek voters head to the polls again Sunday in an election where conservative front-runner Kyriakos Mitsotakis is seeking a second term and an absolute parliamentary majority to form a "stable government".
Bradley leads Reavie by one at Travelers Championship
Keegan Bradley fired six birdies in a six-under par 64 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over former winner Chez Reavie heading into the final round of the US PGA Tour Travelers Championship.
Ireland's Maguire clings to lead at Women's PGA Championship
Ireland's Leona Maguire closed with a birdie to grab a one-stroke lead over South Korea's Jenny Shin after Saturday's third round of the Women's PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
Aircraft used for 'death flights' returns to Argentina
A cargo plane used by military henchmen during Argentina's "dirty war" to fly leftists over the ocean and push them to their deaths has been brought back to the country, where it may go on display in a museum on the horrors of dictatorship.
Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis
The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will leave Russia and won't face charges after calling off his troops' advance on Saturday, Moscow said, easing Russia's most serious security crisis in decades.
Anderson promises 'more aggression' against Australia
Veteran fast bowler James Anderson on Saturday vowed England would be "more positive, more aggressive, more entertaining" when they look to level the Ashes series at Lord's next week.
I'll give it a shot! Belgian becomes instant hurdler
Talk about taking one for the team.
Spurs introduce Wembanyama: 'I belong here'
Victor Wembanyama's whirlwind ride as the NBA's most anticipated No. 1 draft pick since LeBron James has landed him right where he needs to be, the French phenomenon said Saturday in San Antonio.
Yankees' Judge reveals toe injury is torn ligament, return date uncertain
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge revealed Saturday that his right toe injury is a torn ligament, and there's no timeline for his return to Major League baseball action.
US, allies consult but tread carefully as Russia crisis unfolds
The United States and its allies held close consultations but publicly stayed on the sidelines Saturday as officials waited to see how the armed revolt by longtime Kremlin insider Yevgeny Prigozhin and his private Wagner army would play out.
Hughes sets British 100m record to win at New York Grand Prix
Zharnel Hughes broke Linford Christie's 30-year-old British 100m record on Saturday, closing late from third to win in 9.83 seconds at the New York Grand Prix athletics meet.
Calm in Moscow as Russians express confidence in army
Russia might be going through its largest political crisis in decades, but the mood in Moscow was calm on Saturday, with cafes busy and few visible signs of panic on a warm summer day.
Short shorts are back, Hermes says
It's time for guys to embrace short shorts again, according to French brand Hermes, which put plenty of leg on display at its Paris Fashion Week show on Saturday.
Sierra Leone votes amid cost-of-living crisis, delays
Vote counting began in Sierra Leone on Saturday following a mostly peaceful general election despite a late start in some polling stations, as the opposition denounced alleged irregularities.
Dettori draws a blank on emotional Royal Ascot farewell
Frankie Dettori was deprived a fairytale farewell to Royal Ascot as the Italian superstar drew a blank on all his rides on Saturday's final day.
Wagner chief says his rebel troops 'turning back'
The rebel Wagner mercenary force threatened to march on Moscow on Saturday before announcing a stunning pull-back, as Kyiv seized on the chaos to launch new assaults against Russian positions in Ukraine.
Kvitova into 42nd final, faces Vekic for Berlin title
Petra Kvitova on Saturday reached her 42nd tour final in Berlin where she will face Donna Vekic for the title.
Tsitsipas says 'uneducated' Kyrgios remarks 'misinterpreted'
Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday denied making racist comments over bitter rival Nick Kyrgios, claiming his remarks that the Australian firebrand played "uneducated" tennis have been "misinterpreted".
Ukrainians watch with delight as Wagner mutiny unfolds
Kyiv residents told AFP on Saturday that they were "very happy" with the Wagner mercenary group's mutiny against Moscow and hoped the infighting would weaken Russian troops on the battlefield.
Bublik sets up Halle title clash with Rublev
Alexander Bublik eased past home hope Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-5 to reach the final of the Halle ATP tournament on Saturday.