SportsThe French Open has opened up dramatically after the exits of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, ensuring a first-time men’s Grand Slam champion. Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev are among those carrying heightened expectations into week two.
SportsVictor Wembanyama said San Antonio's run to the NBA Finals has brought him close to a childhood dream of winning the championship. The Spurs beat Oklahoma City 111-103 in game seven to set up a title series against the New York Knicks.
SportsMatteo Berrettini said his run to the French Open fourth round has helped restore his confidence after a long spell of fitness problems. The Italian next faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo in Paris.
SportsSon Heung-min scored twice as South Korea beat Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up in Provo. The win came ahead of another friendly against El Salvador and their June 11 opener against the Czech Republic.
SportsAustralia say they are ready to challenge World Cup co-hosts the United States in a tightly balanced Group D. The Socceroos drew confidence from their display in a 1-0 loss to Mexico before the Seattle meeting.
SportsDefending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in the French Open third round after losing to Anastasia Potapova. Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka moved into the last 16 and will now face each other.
WorldA meteor exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, Nasa said, releasing energy equal to about 300 tonnes of TNT. The fireball broke apart over parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, causing loud booms across the region.
WorldIsrael’s army says it has launched a large-scale offensive in southern Lebanon, including areas around Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Salouqi. A Lebanese military source said Israeli troops also advanced north of the Litani River toward Nabatieh.
WorldRising fuel prices tied to the Middle East conflict are pushing more people in India toward carpooling, BlaBlaCar says. The platform reported sharp growth in users and said India is now its biggest market.
WorldIran’s Mohsen Rezaei accused Donald Trump of undermining diplomacy as talks over a proposed US-Iran understanding continued. Washington and Tehran also issued conflicting claims over Hormuz terms, while fighting persisted in Lebanon.
WorldChina’s central bank is pushing banks to expand digital yuan use in domestic payments and cross-border trade, according to industry sources. The effort highlights Beijing’s differing strategy from the US on the future of digital money.
WorldTurkiye’s main opposition CHP is facing deepening turmoil after a court restored Kemal Kilicdaroglu as leader and removed Ozgur Ozel. Rival events in Ankara underscored a widening split over the party’s leadership and the timing of a new congress.
