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French Open opponents face insults, whistling, and even gum attacks

In all sports, there are advantages to being at home. At the French Open tennis tournament, being a visitor playing against a French player can feel as though the whole world is against you.

Paralympic leader challenges Brisbane 2032 to outshine Sydney Games

Without doubt, the year 2000 was a gamechanger and provided the foundations from which we could advance the Paralympic Games and wider Paralympic movement,

Nations League 2025: Burkardt in, Stiller out of Germany's final squad

Burkardt will join the team at its training base in Herzogenaurach on Friday, the German soccer federation said Tuesday

Joo Fonseca shocks Hubert Hurkacz in French Open 2025 debut triumph

The 18-year-old from Brazil delighted a loud and overflowing group of spectators at 1,500-capacity Court 7 on Tuesday and won the first French Open match of his career

Raul ends stint at Real Madrid academy, ready for new coaching journey

Raul will always be in the hearts of all madridistas, and Real Madrid will always be his home, the club added.

Djokovic advances in French Open, but weather proves main obstacle

Other than some first-set interruptions by, and lengthy discussions about, the windy, wet weather, the 24-time major champion was unbothered during a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over 98th-ranked Mackie

Diego Maradona trial judge quits after documentary sparks outrage

Julieta Makintach withdrew from the case after the prosecutor showed footage of the documentary that spans the first moments after the soccer star's death in 2020

1 killed, 48 injured as Israeli troops open fire on crowds at Gaza aid site

In a separate development, Israel said it had carried out airstrikes Wednesday on the international airport in Yemen's capital, Sanaa

Zelenskyy visits Berlin seeking support for Ukraine in war against Russia

Ukraine's railway infrastructure and equipment in the Kharkiv, Donetsk and Sumy regions also came under fire overnight, and Wednesday morning

As European economy slows, companies scale back investments in China

Their challenges reflect broader ones faced by a Chinese economy hobbled by a prolonged real estate crisis that has hurt consumer spending

Search continues as 6 remain missing after blast at Chinese chemical plant

A student at a school about one kilometer away from the plant told state-run news site The Paper that he heard an explosion and saw dirt-yellow smoke

Taiwan's President pledges to buy more American goods as 32% tariff looms

Lai also said the island would be willing to participate in US efforts to reindustrialise and lead the world in artificial intelligence

French court to deliver verdict in child abuse case involving 299 victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old former surgeon, stands accused of raping and sexually assaulting 299 children

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Trump admin sues North Carolina over its voter registration records

The Justice Department sued in federal court also asking a judge to force board officials to create a prompt method to obtain such numbers

Trump's campaign against law firms sees setback as judge blocks order

The ruling on Tuesday in favour of WilmerHale marks the third time this month that a federal judge in Washington has deemed Trump's series of law firm executive orders

At least 5 people wounded in shooting at Connecticut mall: Police

Police chief said all the victims were being treated at local hospitals, though he declined to elaborate on the extent of their injuries

Brazilian prosecutors sue China's BYD over slave-like labour conditions

The labour prosecutors' office in Bahia state said in a statement that they are seeking 257 million Brazilian reais ($50 million) in damages from BYD

King Charles warns Canada faces threats as Trump threatens annexation

The king said the True North is indeed strong and free and reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty

Judge blocks Trump from retaliating against NY over congestion toll

The toll on drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan was approved under former president Joe Biden, but has been strongly opposed by Trump