595th-ranked Zhang stuns US Open semi-finalist Navarro in Beijing
The 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai, who earlier this week won her first match in more than 600 days, stunned US Open semi-finalist Emma Navarro 6-4, 6-2 in Beijing on Friday.
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Cowboys halt skid with victory over Giants
The Dallas Cowboys snapped a two-game skid with a 20-15 victory over NFC East rivals the New York Giants on Thursday to improve to 2-2 early in the NFL season.
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Indian artisans tackle waste with creative upcycling
The world's most populous nation India has a waste problem to match, but one group hopes their efforts can inspire change in one of the top polluters of plastic.
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Morbidelli fastest in first Indonesia MotoGP practice
Italian rider Franco Morbidelli topped the times in Friday morning's free practice session at the Indonesia MotoGP, with his teammate and championship leader Jorge Martin back in third.
Read more'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida
The "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Helene made landfall in the US state of Florida on Thursday, with officials warning of "unsurvivable" conditions and a potentially catastrophic storm surge high enough to swamp a two-story house.
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China cuts amount banks hold in reserve to boost lending
China on Friday cut the amount banks must hold in reserve, releasing an estimated $142.6 billion in liquidity into the financial market as leaders embark on one of their biggest drives in years to kickstart growth.
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Hong Kong, Shanghai extend surge as China optimism boosts markets
Hong Kong and Shanghai ploughed on with their China-fuelled rally Friday on hopes that Beijing will press on with new plans to boost the world's number two economy.
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Hardline French interior boss stirs controversy just days into job
France's new "top cop", the incoming interior minister, has been quick to set out his three priorities: "Order, order... and order."
Read moreIsrael defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address
Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants "until victory", ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected address to the UN General Assembly on Friday.
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France rugby superstar Dupont checks out NFL's Chargers on LA 'vacation'
French rugby hero Antoine Dupont spent the tail end of his post-Olympics vacation checking out the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers but said he does not see a shift to American football in his future.
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