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So far so perfect for De Minaur as he eyes deep Wimbledon run
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (291+ words) LONDON, July 2: Whisper it quietly, but could this be the moment for Alex de Minaur to break through his Grand Slam glass ceiling? The Australian fifth seed has reached seven quarter-finals at the majors but never gone any further, with…...
French scramble to find air conditioners before next heatwave
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (507+ words) PARIS: Hundreds of people were besieging Lidl supermarkets in and around Paris Thursday (Jul 2), with scuffles and shouting matches breaking out as residents scrambled to get their hands on bargain air-cooling units before the next heatwave hits the French capital....
UN warns unchecked AI progress may pose catastrophic risks
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (60+ words) CNA The UN has warned that rapidly improving artificial intelligence capabilities may lead to catastrophic outcomes, if they remain unchecked. A new report noted that policymakers are struggling to keep up with AI governance and warned that the tech's rapid…...
Thai Airways stewardess arrested in Australia after heroin found in bags
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (23+ words) CNA Thai Airways stewardess arrested in Australia after heroin found in bags...
Asia First - Thu 2 Jul 2026
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (72+ words) CNA From the opening bell across markets in Southeast Asia and China, to the biggest business interviews and top financial stories, tune in to Asia First to kick-start your business day. You'll wake up to understanding how developments in news…...
Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse' - CNA
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (324+ words) VILNIUS: Lithuania's parliamentary parties have agreed on a plan to lift a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases in the Baltic nation, the president said, in a sign of how Russia is resetting security calculations in the…...
Spurs sign Fernandes from West Ham
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (326+ words) Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Sunderland - London Stadium, London, Britain - January 24, 2026 West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes celebrates scoring their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs July 2: Tottenham Hotspur have signed Portugal international Mateus Fernandes from…...
Eliminated but not alone: Mexico City cafe becomes haven for World Cup heartbreak
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (390+ words) MEXICO CITY, July 2: Amid the sea of green that washed over Mexico City after the country's World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, one shop defiantly hoisted the Ecuadorian flag and welcomed all the downtrodden fans of Mexico's opponents to…...
Horse racing-Italian jockey Dettori injured in Newmarket car accident
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (199+ words) Horse Racing - Dubai World Cup - Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - April 5, 2025 Frankie Dettori riding Raging Torrent in action on their way to winning the 17: 45 Godolphin Mile REUTERS/Rula Rouhana July 2: Italian jockey Frankie Dettori suffered several broken ribs and…...
Drivers to lap Silverstone in Lego cars before British GP
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (229+ words) SILVERSTONE, England, July 2: Formula One drivers will do a parade lap of Silverstone before Sunday's British Grand Prix in mini-cars made of Lego bricks. The stunt is one of a series in a tie-up between the Liberty Media-owned sporting organisation…...