Firmino, Toney Lead Al Ahli into AFC Champions League Elite Final
Firmino and Toney powered Al Ahli’s 3-1 win over Al Hilal, booking a place in the AFC Champions League Elite final and keeping their unbeaten run alive.
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Zhao Xintong Nears Semis as O’Sullivan Dominates at Crucible
Zhao Xintong leads Chris Wakelin 12–4 and needs one more frame for a historic semifinal spot, while Ronnie O’Sullivan holds a 6–2 edge over Si Jiahui at the Crucible.
Beijing Ducks Edge Shanxi Loongs 106-99, Take 2-0 CBA Semifinal Lead
The Beijing Ducks triumphed 106-99 over the Shanxi Loongs in Game 2 of the CBA semifinals, grabbing a 2-0 series lead and inching closer to their first finals berth in a decade.
Madrid Open Upsets: Zverev Falls, Sabalenka Powers On
Madrid Open sees shock exits and big wins: Zverev upended by Cerundolo, while Sabalenka, Tsitsipas and others surge into quarters after Spain’s blackout-delayed matches.
Shenzhou-19 Capsule Lands in Inner Mongolia
The return capsule of China’s Shenzhou-19 spaceship, carrying three astronauts, landed at the Dongfeng site in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Wang Yi Challenges U.S. Tariff Stick with Five Probing Questions
Chinese FM Wang Yi poses five questions against U.S. sweeping tariffs at BRICS meeting, calling for fair trade and a multipolar world.
Shenzhou-19 Completes 7.5-Hour Fast Return in Inner Mongolia
China’s Shenzhou-19 crew capsule lands in north China’s Inner Mongolia after a swift 7.5-hour fast return on five orbits.
U.S. Tariffs Hit Global Image, Drive Support for China
A global poll of 15,947 respondents across 38 countries finds U.S. tariff policies fueling anti-American sentiment and boosting support for China’s countermeasures.
Dove Tree Blooms: A 60-Million-Year-Old Relic Powers Urban Greening
Researchers spotlight the dove tree’s rare blooms and its potential to boost urban greening as a relic species dating back 60 million years.
Russia Kicks Off 80th Victory Day Parade Rehearsal
Russia held its first rehearsal for the 80th Victory Day military parade in Moscow, ahead of the May 9 commemoration of the Great Patriotic War victory.