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'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach
Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter
Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter

Japanese economic growth surpassed expectations at the start of 2026, official data showed on Tuesday, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is mulling an extra budget as concerns grow over inflation due to the Middle East war.

May 19, 2026

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World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle

The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football's struggles to compete with the riches of the club game when it comes to securing some of the world's best coaches.

May 19, 2026

Stuttering Sabalenka seeks to set down marker at Roland Garros
Stuttering Sabalenka seeks to set down marker at Roland Garros

Aryna Sabalenka looked unbeatable when the clay-court season got underway last month, but now as the world number one arrives in Paris for her latest tilt at winning Roland Garros, her dominance of the women's game has started to show cracks.

May 19, 2026

'Little' Freiburg chasing glory in debut European final
'Little' Freiburg chasing glory in debut European final

Freiburg have never won a trophy nor qualified for the Champions League, but could achieve both with victory against Aston Villa in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday.

May 19, 2026

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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, both suspects dead
Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, both suspects dead

A shooting Monday at a mosque complex in southern California killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in a car from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.

May 19, 2026

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Campaigners warn Italy's gutted rape bill could help assailants
Campaigners warn Italy's gutted rape bill could help assailants

An attempt in Italy to introduce a consent-based rape law is floundering and experts warn rapists could stand to gain after the far right torpedoed an "only yes means yes" definition.

May 19, 2026