North Korea launches rocket likely carrying new spy satellite
North Korea has reportedly fired a rocket believed to be its second military spy satellite just hours after its plan was met with criticism from neighbouring countries.
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Auger-Aliassime sweeps Nishioka in 3 sets to begin play at French Open
Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime was a 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 winner over Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the opening round of the French Open on Monday in Paris.
We take our dreams, says Al Ain defender Erik after Asian Champions League triumph
Erik didn’t play, but his delight was in no way diminished.
Britain's Got Talent: Simon Cowell's son Eric steals the show with surprise golden buzzer moment
Britain's Got Talent's live auditions concluded last night (Sunday May 26) and saw some of the judges' children make a special appearance.
"I'm like a pig in s*** here": The iconic south Manchester shop that inspired Noel and Liam Gallagher
"I'm like a pig in s*** here," declares Pete Howard, perched behind the same counter he has manned for almost half a century. Shelf after shelf of vinyl records, CDs and cassette tapes surround him on all sides.
Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz In Winning French Open Starts As Andy Murray Bids Adieu
Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam. However, Andy Murray's French Open career was ruthlessly ended in straight sets by fellow three-time major winner and 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka. The 39-year-old Swiss hailed his beaten rival as a "great champion" as the former world number one bid adieu to the tournament ahead of his expected retirement later in the summer.
Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz Off To Winning Starts At French Open
Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam. Osaka, a four-time major winner who has yet to get past the third round in Paris, needed three sets to defeat Italy's 48th-ranked Lucia Bronzetti on the showpiece Court Philippe Chatrier, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5. The 26-year-old fired 31 winners, including six aces, and 45 unforced errors in a match where she gave up a 4-0 lead in the decider before finding herself 5-4 down.
Naomi Osaka secures hard-fought victory in French Open opener
On the first day of the 2024 French Open, Naomi Osaka marked her seventh appearance in Paris with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 first-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti.