American Coco Gauff returns to the site of her career breakthrough next week at Wimbledon, once again on the hunt for a maiden major title that has been predicted ever since she burst onto the scene at the All England Club.
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Tottenham buy Maddison from relegated Leicester
Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday completed the signing of creative midfielder James Maddison from relegated Leicester in a deal worth £40 million plus add-ons.
Verstappen aims for another record as Red Bull head home
Runaway leader and defending double world champion Max Verstappen bids to become the most successful driver in Austrian Grand Prix history this weekend as Red Bull plan a poignant ‘century’ celebration on home ground.
France arrests dozens in unrest after police shooting
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged calm after 150 people were arrested and public buildings were attacked in angry
protests over the police killing of a teenager that has incensed France.
China’s new law to counter foreign ‘bullying
China’s top diplomat said Thursday a new foreign relations law would help counter “bullying” from abroad after Beijing approved legislation it said would enhance its powers to counter sanctions.
Rwanda ‘remains committed’ to UK asylum deal
The Rwandan government said yesterday that it remained committed to a British plan to send asylum-seekers to the African country, despite a ruling by the UK’s Court of Appeal that the scheme was “unlawful”.
China provides emergency food to Zimbabwe
China on Wednesday handed emergency food assistance to Zimbabwe to aid vulnerable members of society.
Morocco recalls ambassador from Sweden
Morocco has recalled its ambassador from Sweden for indefinite consultations after the burning of the Muslim holy book Quran in Stockholm, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement yesterday.
Green with envy
The much-anticipated first edition of Shades of Sundae will take place this Sunday and promises to be a beautiful green-themed showcase of fashion, food, music and art.
Beauties vie for Miss Usakos 2023
After an eight-year hiatus, Betty’s Modelling Academy is set to host the Miss Usakos 2023 competition today at the Usakos Town Hall Youth Centre.









