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German serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy
Qualifier Chwalinska in 'shock' at French Open title run
Qualifier Chwalinska in 'shock' at French Open title run

Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska admitted she felt "overwhelmed" by her shock run from qualifying to the final of the French Open, following her semi-final victory over Diana Shnaider on Thursday.

June 04, 2026

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SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control
SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control

SpaceX is inviting investors to bet on Elon Musk's vision of AI data centers in space and humans on Mars.

June 04, 2026

In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire
In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences amid a spate of Ukrainian attacks.

June 04, 2026

Four-wicket Robinson sparks New Zealand collapse in 1st Test after England slump
Four-wicket Robinson sparks New Zealand collapse in 1st Test after England slump

England's Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening over, as New Zealand collapsed to 61-6 at stumps at Lord's on Thursday.

June 04, 2026

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Qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash
Qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash

Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as the world number 114 became the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Roland Garros final, where she will take on Mirra Andreeva.

June 04, 2026

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North Israel residents hold little hope for Lebanon truce deal
North Israel residents hold little hope for Lebanon truce deal

Despite living just 300 metres from the border wall separating Israel from Lebanon, Sigalit Levin has little enthusiasm for the new ceasefire deal meant to bring a lasting end to fighting with Hezbollah.

June 04, 2026