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Mbappe says injury is behind him, all systems go for World Cup
The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker admitted he had not been at his best mentally during the 54-day absence -- the longest of his career.
Asian Champions League ties postponed by war moved to Saudi
The region's top club competition was thrown into disarray following the US and Israeli war on Iran that started last month and has sparked reprisals by Tehran.
Swiatek splits with coach Fissette after early Miami exit
The 24-year-old thanked the Belgian for "his support, experience, and everything we achieved together - including one of my biggest dreams in sport".
India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs
The warning comes after patents on semaglutide -- the active ingredient in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy -- expired on March 20 in India, the world's largest supplier of generic medicines.
Eritrea to end AFCON isolation by playing Eswatini
The preliminary round first leg at the 20,000-seat Stade d'Honneur has been moved from east to north Africa because Eritrea lacks an international-standard venue.
Too old? The 92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case
But as one of the oldest US federal judges -- born in 1933 -- some are unsure he is best suited to preside over what could be a prolonged trial for Maduro on drug trafficking charges.
At least 66 dead after Colombia military transport plane crashes
The C-130 Hercules aircraft went down shortly after departure from Puerto Leguizamo, near the southern border with Ecuador and Peru, strewing burning wreckage on the jungle floor.
'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
That's the "Japan effect": a Gen Z social media trend satirising the often-romanticised image of the Asian country, which welcomed a record number of visitors last year.
Iran state media says 'new wave of missiles' launched at Israel
Moments later, it posted that the "Iranian missiles pass(ed) through several Israeli missile defences".
Olympic champion Hassan pulls out of London Marathon
"To compete at that level, you need to be in perfect condition," said the 33-year-old, who won the London Marathon in 2023."After the incident, I hoped the injury would settle but as training progressed it became clear that I wasn't able to prepare at the level I expect from myself."...