Kounde’s Late Strike Seals Barca’s 32nd Copa del Rey Title
Jules KoundĂ©’s 116th-minute strike gave Barcelona a dramatic 3-2 extra-time win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, securing their record-extending 32nd Spanish Cup.
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Higgins Edges Xiao 13-12 at Crucible to Reach Quarterfinals
Scotland’s John Higgins edged Chinese mainland’s Xiao Guodong 13-12 at the Crucible, booking a quarterfinal clash with Mark Williams at the World Snooker Championship.
Shenhua Remain Unbeaten, Top CSL with 1-0 Win Over Taishan
Shanghai Shenhua edged Shandong Taishan 1-0 to stay unbeaten and lead the 2024-25 Chinese Super League with their seventh win.
Zhang Mingkun Soars to 8.18m Diamond League Win in Xiamen
China’s Zhang Mingkun leaped 8.18m to win the men’s long jump at the Diamond League opener in Xiamen, kicking off a thrilling weekend of track and field action.
US Tourism Faces $64B Loss in 2025 as Global Visits Decline
US tourism faces a projected $64B revenue loss in 2025 as international visits dip, highlighting a major shift in global travel patterns.
Chinese Mainland Lowers Tax Refund Threshold to Boost Inbound Shopping
Chinese mainland lowers departure tax refund threshold to 200 yuan, raises cash cap to 20,000 yuan, and expands outlets for instant VAT rebates to drive inbound shopping.
Iran’s Port Blast Death Toll Rises to 28
Death toll from explosion at Iran’s largest commercial port hits 28 as over 1,000 injured and officials confirm no military cargo involved.
China and Kyrgyzstan Pledge to Boost Free Trade and Multilateralism
China and Kyrgyzstan deepen ties with a pact to boost free trade, safeguard international rules and expand Belt and Road cooperation for regional growth.
Hugo Calderano’s Grit Seals Historic ITTF World Cup Win in Macao
Brazil’s Hugo Calderano clinched a historic ITTF World Cup win in Macao SAR, defeating two top Chinese mainland players and showcasing mental resilience.
Lee Jae-myung Secures Democratic Party Nomination for June 3 ROK Election
Lee Jae-myung, ex-leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was named the party’s candidate for the June 3 snap presidential election, leading polls by a double-digit margin.