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British PM Rishi Sunak calls snap general election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday, naming July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are...

Paris Olympics opening ceremony rehearsals on the Seine delayed again

Organisers of the Paris Olympics, who are praying for fine weather during this year's Games, said Wednesday they had delayed plans for a rehearsal...

Lookman hat-trick as Atalanta end Leverkusen’s unbeaten run to win Europa League

Dublin (AFP) – Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on...

Japan’s new whaling mothership sets sail on first hunt

Shimonoseki (Japan) (AFP) – The chef fires up the grill and bastes a chunky whale steak, a Japanese delicacy that could soon appear on more...

Trump vows to sue over explosive biopic

Cannes (France) (AFP) – Donald Trump's team has vowed to sue over a biopic about his early years that includes rape, erectile dysfunction and ruthless...

Changing climate influences London’s Chelsea Flower Show

London (AFP) – Early springs, droughts and floods are influencing this year's Chelsea Flower Show, which is keener than ever to reflect the changing climate...

In Darwin’s footsteps: scientists recreate historic 1830s expedition

Puerto Ayora (Ecuador) (AFP) – Like Charles Darwin did in 1831, a group of scientists and environmentalists last year set sail from the English port...

Hamdy gives Zamalek second CAF Confederation Cup title

Cairo (AFP) – Ahmed Hamdy scored midway through the first half to give Zamalek of Egypt a 1-0 victory over Renaissance Berkane of Morocco on...

Cannes film follows Egypt feminists on brink of adulthood

Cannes (France) (AFP) – Filmmakers Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir spent so much time following an all-girl theatre troupe in a remote Egyptian village...

Ahly stay on track for 12th title after holding Esperance

Radès (Tunisia) (AFP) – Al Ahly of Egypt stayed on course for a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title by holding hosts Esperance of Tunisia...

Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion

Riyadh (AFP) – Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world's first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, an...

Dramas elevate Iran cinema but it’s comedy that sells

Tehran (AFP) – Social dramas have made Iranian films and their directors renowned at international festivals such as Cannes, but at home it's comedy that...

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