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PARIS — Coco Gauff battled through 10 double faults and dropped her first set of the tournament before rallying to defeat Madison Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday, advancing to the French Open semifinals for the third time in her career. In a scrappy all-American quarterfinal, both players struggled with consistency under the closed roof of Court Philippe-Chatrier on a cool, drizzly day. Gauff and Keys, each a Grand Slam champion, combined for 101 unforced errors and just 40 winners in a match that stretched over two hours. The encounter was defined by momentum swings and service breaks —…

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the regular season with consistency and momentum. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have surged through the playoffs as the most electrifying team of the past month. Now, their paths converge in the NBA Finals. When Game 1 tips off Thursday in Oklahoma City, it marks the end of two long waits — 12 years since the Thunder last reached the Finals, and a 25-year gap for the Pacers. Oklahoma City is aiming for its first championship since the franchise moved from Seattle in 2008. Indiana, though rich in ABA history with three titles between 1970 and…

White House Signals UK to Avoid Steep Steel and Aluminium Tariffs The White House has indicated that the UK will be exempt from the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that took effect on Wednesday, offering relief to British steel producers. In a statement, President Donald Trump said the UK would receive “different treatment” following a trade agreement reached with London last month—though it has yet to be formally signed. While Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday night that raises tariffs on imports from other countries, the UK will continue facing the existing 25% rate for now. However,…

Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50%, Aiming to Bolster U.S. Industry Despite Economic Risks One of America’s oldest industries is getting a major boost from President Donald Trump’s latest move on trade — though it may come at the expense of broader economic growth. Trump signed an executive order doubling steel import tariffs from 25% to 50%, a significant escalation of the duties first imposed in 2018. The new rate, which also applies to aluminum products, took effect at midnight Wednesday. Trump had previewed the move at a rally in Pennsylvania, touting it as a way to “further secure the…

U.S. and Taiwan Mark 36th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square, Condemn China’s Continued Censorship On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed their commitment to remembering the brutal crackdown—an event the Chinese government continues to suppress from national memory. While the Chinese authorities have never released an official death toll, human rights activists estimate that hundreds, possibly thousands, were killed on June 4, 1989, when the People’s Liberation Army opened fire on unarmed protesters near Tiananmen Square in central Beijing. “Today we honor the courage of those who…

Tesla’s highly anticipated entry into the robotaxi market is set to launch later this month in Austin, Texas, which has become a major hub for self-driving technology development. CEO Elon Musk revealed on X last week that Tesla has been testing Model Y vehicles without safety drivers in Austin for several days. The robotaxi service will start with a fleet of 10 vehicles and aims to expand to thousands, eventually rolling out to additional cities if the initial launch succeeds, Musk told CNBC on May 20. Though still an emerging market, Tesla faces stiff competition. Several companies are using Austin…

Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Fortune to Health and Education in Africa Bill Gates has committed to donating most of his $200 billion fortune to improve health and education services across Africa, he announced during a speech in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking at the event on Monday, the 69-year-old philanthropist emphasized his vision of unlocking human potential across the continent through better healthcare and education. “Every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity,” Gates said. He outlined that this pledge aligns with his long-term plan to give away his fortune within the next two decades…

Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency After Snap Election Amid Political Turmoil Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung has been elected president of South Korea following a snap election triggered by a brief imposition of martial law under now-impeached former leader Yoon Suk Yeol. Lee, representing the Democratic Party, held a comfortable lead with 48.523% of the vote as 70% of ballots were counted, prompting his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo to concede. Speaking to reporters outside his home during the vote count, Lee expressed gratitude to the electorate. “I will do my utmost to fulfill the great responsibility and mission entrusted to…

Six Gray Whales Found Dead in San Francisco Bay Area Amid Surge in Sightings Six gray whales have been found dead in the San Francisco Bay Area over the past week, officials confirmed Wednesday, during a year marked by an unusually high number of whale sightings in the region. According to the California Academy of Sciences, the whales were discovered between May 21 and May 28. The most recent carcass was found Wednesday, washed ashore at Point Reyes National Seashore. Two others were discovered on Monday—one near Alcatraz Island and another at Point Bonita. In most cases, necropsies (animal autopsies)…

UN Declares Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s Detention by Egypt Illegal British-Egyptian writer and human rights advocate Alaa Abd el-Fattah is being unlawfully detained by Egyptian authorities, according to the findings of an independent United Nations panel following an 18-month investigation. Currently imprisoned in Cairo, Abd el-Fattah’s situation has led his mother, Laila Soueif, to launch a hunger strike from the UK. Now on her 241st day without solid food, Soueif holds a daily one-hour vigil outside Downing Street—the maximum her deteriorating health allows. She has reportedly lost half her body weight since beginning the protest. Last week, UK Prime Minister Keir…