Tennis

Tennis-Andreeva says maiden major triumph surpassed expectations and she wants more

PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) - Mirra Andreeva ⁠said her maiden Grand Slam triumph felt even better than she had imagined and she was already ⁠eager to experience that feeling again after winning the French Open title on Saturday.

Tennis

Tennis-Chwalinska says years of hard work paid off in French Open run

PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) - Maja Chwalinska's ⁠remarkable French Open run ended in defeat in the final, but the Pole said her march was ⁠the culmination of 18 years of hard work finally clicking to carry her onto the biggest stage ‌in Paris.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Norris on back foot in Monaco after qualifying eighth in McLaren struggle

MONACO, June 6 (Reuters) - ⁠Reigning world champion Lando Norris's hopes of back-to-back victories in Monaco always looked fanciful, ⁠but he admitted after qualifying eighth for Sunday's race that he will ‌now need some luck even to threaten the podium.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Rejuvenated Verstappen happy with Monaco front row

MONACO, June 6 (Reuters) - ⁠Max Verstappen has spent much of the season grumbling about Formula One's ⁠hybrid engine and even threatening to quit the sport, but the ‌smile was back on the Dutchman's face as he put his Red Bull on the front row of the Monaco grid on Saturday.

World

Feature: Portuguese share their China stories through short videos

LISBON, June 6 (Xinhua) -- "Last year, I finally set foot in China and fulfilled a lifelong dream," 78-year-old Portuguese learner Joaquim Albuquerque said in Mandarin Chinese with a noticeable accent.

World

Economic Watch: From optical modules to chips -- China's tech supply chains sustain global AI growth

BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- With the global push for AI computing power unleashing an unprecedented wave of infrastructure buildout, China-made optical modules that shuttle data and the chips that process it have become critical links. Featuring the world's leading market shares and accelerating upgrades, China's tech supply chains have become essential to sustaining global AI growth.

World

China sweeps Serbia for second straight win in women's VNL

NANJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- China swept Serbia 3-0 here on Saturday for its second victory in the 2026 women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL).

World

Andreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open for maiden Grand Slam title

PARIS, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva captured her first Grand Slam title after defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open women's singles final on Saturday.

Football

Soccer-Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says

BAGHDAD, June 6 (Reuters) - Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, ⁠was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's ‌O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.

World

WHO hands over medical supplies to Zambia for Ebola prevention

LUSAKA, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday handed over medical supplies to Zambia to help strengthen the country's preparedness and response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.

Nation

Going solo: Bersama will contest state polls alone, says Rafizi

JOHOR BARU: Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) remains firm on contesting solo in the upcoming state election, even if it means losing its deposits, says Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

Nation

Johor polls: Pakatan has finalised seat negotiations, says Saifuddin Nasution

BARU PAHAT: Pakatan Harapan has finalised all seat negotiations among its coalition partners for the upcoming Johor state elections, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Rugby

Rugby-Bulls upset Warriors in comeback United Rugby Championship semi-final win

June 6 (Reuters) - South ⁠Africa's Bulls sealed a fourth United Rugby ⁠Championship final place in five seasons with ‌a 22-21 semi-final victory over Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday, coming back from 18 points down ​to seal an epic win.

Tennis

Tennis-Andreeva praises Chwalinska, thanks herself for French Open triumph

PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) - ⁠Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva praised her "tricky" opponent Maja Chwalinska and thanked herself ⁠after easing past the Polish qualifier in the French Open final on Saturday ‌to win her first Grand Slam title.

Cricket

Cricket-England's Robinson puts New Zealand on verge of collapse in rain-hit test

LONDON, June 6 (Reuters) - ⁠New Zealand are precariously poised ⁠at 55-5 with 199 runs still ‌needed to win the first test against England, as rain forced players off the field ​multiple times at Lord's, ⁠causing the umpires ⁠to call for an early tea break ⁠on ‌Saturday.

Other Sports

Horse racing-Christmas Day wins Epsom Derby for O'Brien's 12th triumph

EPSOM, England, June 6 (Reuters) - Christmas Day stormed ⁠to victory in the 247th running of the Epsom Derby on Saturday as Irish trainer Aidan ⁠O'Brien continued his dominance with a record-extending 12th triumph in the race, and his fourth consecutive ‌success.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap' for Mercedes

MONACO, June 6 (Reuters) - Kimi Antonelli made a mockery ⁠of suggestions that the Monaco Grand Prix would stall his incredible start to the Formula One season by producing a magic qualifying lap to ⁠stick his Mercedes on pole position on Saturday.

Nation

Don't take upcoming state polls lightly, choose wisely, Anwar urges voters

BATU PAHAT: The people should not take the upcoming state elections lightly and vote wisely for a party that can manage the economy and take care of their welfare, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

AseanPlus News

Taiwan targets Beijing’s grey-zone tactics near remote South China Sea islands

Surge in mainland Chinese coastguard vessels around the Dongsha over past year fuels concerns in Taiwan, with navy tasked to help respond

Football

Soccer-More minutes for Lukaku as Belgium thump Tunisia in final World Cup warm-up

BRUSSELS, June 6 (Reuters) - Striker ⁠Romelu Lukaku continued his comeback for Belgium with 25 ⁠minutes off the bench as they enjoyed a 5-0 ‌victory over 10-man Tunisia on Saturday, a final warm-up fixture for both teams before they head to the United States for the World Cup.