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Trump's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
French Gaza activists arrive home after Israel expulsion
French Gaza activists arrive home after Israel expulsion

Several French pro-Palestinian activists on Friday described what they said was a violent and humiliating ordeal after they were detained by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound flotilla.

May 22, 2026

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Ace, eagle lift Im to early CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead
Ace, eagle lift Im to early CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead

Im Sung-jae conjured a hole-in-one and a closing eagle to cap a 10-under par 61 on Friday to share the early clubhouse lead over a red-hot Jordan Spieth at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

May 22, 2026

From agave syrup to raw materials: EU, Mexico agree trade expansion
From agave syrup to raw materials: EU, Mexico agree trade expansion

The EU and Mexico agreed to expand their trade ties Friday against the backdrop of a more protectionist United States under President Donald Trump.

May 22, 2026

Antonelli romps opening practice ahead of Russell
Antonelli romps opening practice ahead of Russell

Championship leading Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli set the pace on Friday ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in an incident-hit extended opening practice at the Canadian Grand Prix.

May 22, 2026

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Gauff at ease in Paris as she prepares to defend French Open title
Gauff at ease in Paris as she prepares to defend French Open title

Coco Gauff is keen to sidestep any pressure that might come with starting Roland Garros as the defending women's champion as she returns to the site of her most consistent Grand Slam success.

May 22, 2026

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Success fuels Guardiola's campaign for a 'better society'
Success fuels Guardiola's campaign for a 'better society'

Pep Guardiola is more than a football manager, using his high-profile platform to highlight causes close to his heart.

May 22, 2026