Swiatek glad for high expectations ahead of Madrid title defence
Iga Swiatek says she has grown accustomed to the high pressure of expectations she shoulders each clay-court season and that she is "grateful" for the public's "high hopes" for her.
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Rohit, Boult star as Mumbai surge into IPL top four
Star batsman Rohit Sharma smashed 76 and pace bowler Trent Boult claimed 4-26 as Mumbai Indians thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad to move up to third in the IPL table on Wednesday.
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India and Pakistan rivalry boils after Kashmir attack
India took a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against arch-rival Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of supporting "cross-border terrorism" after a deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir.
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Cannes film festival says to 'honour' slain Gaza photojournalist
The Cannes film festival said Wednesday that the screening of a documentary about Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna at the event next month would honour her work after the "horror" of her death in an Israeli air strike last week.
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US Treasury chief says IMF, World Bank must be 'fit for purpose'
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions should be promoting economic growth instead of social issues.
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McIlroy says his Masters win 'resonated' with public
Masters champion Rory McIlroy said the public's reaction to his enthralling victory at Augusta National had shown that his journey had connected with people in a special way.
Read moreTrump says Ukraine peace deal 'very close' but slams Zelensky's Crimea stance
US President Donald Trump said a deal to halt the Ukraine war was "very close" Wednesday but hit out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky over his refusal to formally cede Crimea to Russia.
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Mogul Weinstein made sex attack victims 'feel small,' jury told
Prosecutors opening Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial described Wednesday how he ignored his victims' pleas to stop and abused his position to make them "feel small."
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Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis as he lies in state
Tens of thousands of mourners queued to say their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state.
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How US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia might look
The United States has piled pressure on Ukraine and Russia to find a peace agreement, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance threatening to walk away if a deal is not made.
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