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End of golden era for Chinese investors in Bordeaux wine
After over a decade of snapping up Bordeaux wine estates, buying into a dream of elegant living in France and good earnings in their home market, many Chinese investors are now selling up.
Freeman fairytale slam powers Dodgers to World Series win
Freddie Freeman described his walk-off grand slam as a dream come true on Friday after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers snatch a jaw-dropping World Series game one victory over the New York Yankees.
Bagnaia claims pole for Thailand MotoGP, title rival Martin third
World champion Francesco Bagnaia set a lap record in powering to pole position Saturday for the Thailand MotoGP sprint race and grand prix, with chief title rival Jorge Martin starting from third after a late crash.
Israel hits Iran missiles, bases in retaliatory strikes
Israel said it conducted air strikes against Iran on Saturday that hit military bases and missile sites in retaliation for the Islamic republic's attacks, warning it would "pay a heavy price" if it responds.
Freeman slam lifts Dodgers over Yankees in World Series thriller
Freddie Freeman blasted a sensational walk-off grand slam as the Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind to defeat the New York Yankees 6-3 in a thrilling World Series opener on Friday.
Philippine rescuers battle floodwaters to reach stranded
Rescuers in the northern Philippines raced Saturday to reach people still stranded in areas made inaccessible by flooding from Tropical Storm Trami, which has displaced nearly half a million people and killed at least 87.
Georgia votes in crucial test for democracy, EU ambitions
Georgians go to the polls on Saturday in watershed elections widely seen as decisive for the fate of the country's fledgling democracy and European aspirations.
Beyonce boosts Harris at abortion rights rally in Texas
Superstar Beyonce provided the latest shot of stardust to Kamala Harris's White House campaign on Friday, as the vice president and rival Donald Trump courted voters with just 11 days to go in a neck-and-neck election.
Bidzina Ivanishvili: the tycoon ruling Georgia behind the scenes
When Georgia's richest man first burst into politics 12 years ago, he vowed to "astonish Europe" with the democracy he would bring to the Black Sea nation.
Myanmar's war approaches Mandalay a year after rebel offensive
On the outskirts of Mandalay, nervous Myanmar soldiers man a checkpoint just kilometres away from rebels who have set their sights on the former royal capital of 1.5 million people.
Decline of rural Japan not our fault, women say
By pledging to revitalise depopulated rural areas, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hopes to help his party retain its majority in Sunday's general election.
Suarez and Alba give Miami winning start in MLS Cup playoffs
Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba were on target as Inter Miami made a winning start to the first MLS Cup playoff campaign of their Lionel Messi era with a 2-1 win over Atlanta United on Friday.
Turkish Cypriots caught in citizenship limbo on divided island
Turkish Cypriot activist Sude Dogan feels "trapped in northern Cyprus", a self-proclaimed statelet recognised only by Ankara, saying she cannot travel, study or work abroad because she cannot get a Cypriot passport.
Final campaigning in tight Japan election
Candidates in Japan's super-tight parliamentary election will make last-ditch appeals to voters on Saturday, with opinion polls suggesting the ruling coalition might fall short of a majority.
Cali's love motels adapt to host UN summit delegates
Aggrey Rwetsiba, a Ugandan delegate to the UN's biodiversity summit in Colombia, finds himself in unusual accommodations: a motel normally destined for trysts, with rooms featuring sex swings and stripper poles.
World champion Sakamoto takes Skate Canada lead over Liu
Three-time reigning world champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan grabbed the lead over American comeback queen Alysa Liu after Friday's women's short programme at Skate Canada.
Sainz tops times as Russell crashes in Mexico GP practice
Carlos Sainz topped the times for Ferrari ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday’s crash-hit second free practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Three moments from King Charles Pacific tour
King Charles III wrapped up an 11-day tour to Australia and Samoa on Saturday, his first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer eight months ago.
Commonwealth announces Ghana foreign minister as new secretary general
The 56-nation Commonwealth announced Ghana's foreign minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as the new secretary general of the organisation as a rancorous summit concluded in Samoa on Saturday.
Gaza ministry accuses Israel of storming hospital, reports two children killed
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza accused Israeli forces Friday of storming the last functioning hospital in the territory's north in a raid it said left two children dead, while the military told AFP it was unaware of live fire or strikes in the area.
King Charles III departs Samoa, wrapping Pacific tour
Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla departed Samoa Saturday, wrapping up a marathon 11-day tour that included a controversy-tinged stop in their Australian realm.
G7 finalize $50 bn Ukraine loan backed by Russian assets profits
G7 leaders have finalized details surrounding a $50 billion loan to aid Kyiv, backed by profits from Russian sovereign assets frozen after its invasion of Ukraine, according to a statement released Friday.
Ex-Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex crimes
The former chief executive of the Abercrombie and Fitch clothing giant has pleaded not guilty to trafficking male models for sex parties around the world, US prosecutors said Friday.
Unfulfilled talent? Two-time champion Alonso clocks up 400th F1 race
Fernando Alonso sets a record he had no ambition or desire to achieve this weekend when he takes part in his record 400th Grand Prix, 23 years on from his fresh-faced debut.
Guardiola praises 'incredible' mentality of Man City stars
Pep Guardiola saluted his Manchester City stars' "incredible" mentality as he insisted his bond with the squad is as strong as ever.
Chelsea boss Maresca wants more 'leadership' from captain James
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has urged skipper Reece James to show more "leadership" as he looks to galvanise his team.
US issues historic apology for Native American boarding school atrocities
President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned, historic apology Friday for one of the United States' "most horrific chapters": ripping Native American children from their families and putting them in abusive boarding schools aimed at erasing their culture.
Moody's cuts France outlook, opening door to credit downgrade
Ratings agency Moody's downgraded France's outlook Friday, opening the door to a potential credit rating cut as it cited concerns over the country's finances.
Drone sparks fire on Kyiv residential building, one dead
A Russian drone struck a high-rise residential building in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Friday, killing a teenage girl and injuring five other people, authorities said.
Gaza ministry says two children die in hospital in Israeli raid
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Friday that two children died at the last functioning hospital in the territory's north after Israeli fire hit oxygen equipment, while the military told AFP it was unaware of strikes in the area.
Phil Lesh, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, dies at 84
Phil Lesh, an innovative bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died Friday, according to a statement on his Instagram account. He was 84 years old.
Wood brace fires Forest as Leicester boss Cooper loses reunion
Chris Wood struck twice in Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win at Leicester as the New Zealand striker condemned Foxes boss Steve Cooper to defeat against his former club on Friday.