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Islamic State group leader killed in joint US-Nigerian operation: Trump

Abu Bakr al-Mainuki Al-Mainuki was viewed as the key figure in IS organising and finance, and had been plotting attacks against the United States and its interests

Southampton facing possible playoff ban after Middlesbrough spying claims

Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from the Championship playoff final as the English Football League prepares to hold a hearing into allegations of spying.

Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract by another year at 40

Manuel Neuer has extended his contract at Bayern Munich for another year, keeping the 40-year-old goalkeeping great at the German champion as he mentors his long-term successor.

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Thierry Fremaux, the festival's artistic director, brought out the award for Travolta just before the screening of his 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'

FIFA seals last-minute World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60 mn

FIFA's leverage in China was less because of the time difference of up to 15 hours from Beijing to the 16 host cities spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico

Israel, Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire after US talks

It comes after two 'productive' days of talks, and will be followed by more negotiations June 2-3, said US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott

Pentagon halts deployments to Poland, Germany to reduce troops in Europe

Three US officials said the changes were part of an effort to comply with a presidential order issued at the beginning of May to reduce the number of troops in Europe by about 5,000

Mbappe reveals Real coach Arbeloa has made him team's '4th-choice striker'

Kylian Mbappe said after not starting in Real Madrid's Spanish league soccer match against Oviedo on Thursday that coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him that he is the team's fourth-choice striker.

Jannik Sinner breaks Djokovic's Masters record to reach Italian Open semis

The top-ranked Sinner landed shots on the lines repeatedly in a 6-2, 6-4 triumph over Andrey Rublev to reach the semifinals Thursday and move past Novak Djokovic with a record 32nd consecutive win.

UK health secy quits, setting up potential leadership challenge to Starmer

Health Secretary Wes Streeting became the first senior minister to quit Thursday in what was seen as a precursor to challenging Starmer's leadership

CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets Cuban officials, Raul Castro's grandson

Ratcliffe met with Raulito Rodriguez Castro, Ministry of Interior Lazaro Alvarez Casas and the head of Cuban intelligence services and discussed intelligence cooperation, economic stability

DOJ accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

Since Trump returned to office last year, his administration has been putting pressure on universities to stop using race as a basis for admission, which conservatives view as illegal discrimination

Israel-Lebanon hold 3rd round of talks as fighting with Hezbollah continues

Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group have continued to trade near-constant fire across the border despite a US-brokered ceasefire on April 17

Carlo Ancelotti extends contract with Brazil's national team until 2030 WC

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with the team until the 2030 World Cup.

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style halftime show featuring Madonna-Shakira

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.

Trump, Xi agree Strait of Hormuz must reopen to restore energy flows

Xi also opposed any implementation of tolls on vessels crossing the strait, which effectively has closed since the start of the US and Israel war against Iran

US-China economic ties are 'win-win': Xi tells Trump during talks

Chinese president said facts have shown time and again there are no winners in trade wars, calling on both sides to jointly sustain the good momentum they have worked hard to build

Ukraine links Kyiv attack to Xi-Trump summit, seeks pressure on Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said 'only pressure on Moscow can make Putin stop'

Mishandling Taiwan issue could bring US, China to conflict: Xi warns Trump

The meeting between the two leaders was behind closed doors, but Xi told Trump during it that, if Taiwan is handled well, US-China relations 'will enjoy overall stability'

Trump-Xi meeting comes with much fanfare, but breakthroughs may be elusive

Neither side has yet offered concrete details on what might come out of the three-day visit at a time when Beijing's close economic ties to Iran could complicate matters