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Sinner brushes past Zverev to reach Monte Carlo final

Sinner brushes past Zverev to reach Monte Carlo final

World No.2 Jannik Sinner eased his way into the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a clinical 6-1, 6-4 semi-final win over Alexander Zverev on Saturday. The Italian becomes the first player to reach all three finals of the season'

Chagos Islands: international dispute and human drama

Chagos Islands: international dispute and human drama

Britain has shelved plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after strong opposition from US President Donald Trump who has previously described the move "an act of great stupidity". Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Downing Street office said the deal would proceed only "if it

In Europe first, Netherlands to allow Teslas to self-drive

In Europe first, Netherlands to allow Teslas to self-drive

In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful eye over it. The country's RDW agency for roadworthiness certifications said in a statement

Iran, Lebanon bore brunt of missiles and drones launched during war

Iran, Lebanon bore brunt of missiles and drones launched during war

Some three-quarters of the airstrikes during the Middle East war targeted sites in Iran or Lebanon, according to an AFP analysis of data from ACLED, a non‑profit that tracks political violence worldwide. At least 7,700 strikes or series of strikes by missiles, drones, rockets or bombs, were

Somalia president congratulates World Cup-bound referee Omar Artan

Somalia president congratulates World Cup-bound referee Omar Artan

Somalia president Hassan Mohamud congratulated football referee Omar Artan who has made history as the first Somalian to be selected to officiate at the World Cup finals. Artan, 34, was among the 52 referees announced by FIFA to officiate at the June-July finals in Canada, Mexico and the United

Vance in Islamabad for Iran talks overshadowed by mutual mistrust

Vance in Islamabad for Iran talks overshadowed by mutual mistrust

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks with Iran that the Pakistani premier hosting the warring sides called a "make or break" effort to permanently halt weeks of fighting in the Middle East. An Iranian delegation led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

True blue? Curacao liqueur reveals its true color

True blue? Curacao liqueur reveals its true color

How blue really is Blue Curacao, the sapphire-colored liqueur used to make Blue Lagoon or Blue Hawaii cocktails? Not blue at all is the answer. The brilliant hue of the drink is synthetic, added to evoke the tint of the Caribbean waters surrounding the eponymous Dutch island, the smallest