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Macron and MBS attend Esports World Cup closing ceremony
Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
India used pellets, grenades on Gen Z protests: What Amnesty report reveals
Security forces used tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices against student protesters, Amnesty inquiry found.
Dutch public broadcaster to boycott ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision
AVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event's neutrality and fuelling divisions.
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
The religious figure faced various charges, including inciting violence and providing legitimacy to the al-Assad regime.
E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage
The settlement threatens Palestinian statehood. But it could help Israel's PM, other far-right leaders before elections.
Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election
The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open
Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.
Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost
'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.
Pakistan’s army chief back in Iran: Can he break peace talks deadlock?
Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor
Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.