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Washington says US, Iran pausing strikes, talks to proceed
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Stocks mixed and oil rises as US, Iran call end to latest attacks
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EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit
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Israelis, Palestinians torn over sacred shrine in city of Hebron
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In Sudan's Kordofan, a key city reels as paramilitary offensive looms
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Scheffler to face Hovland in Monday playoff for PGA Travelers title
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'Burnt out' Stokes leaves England facing tricky questions
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Germany must win to defy World Cup doubters, says Nagelsmann
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Critical rescue window closing in Venezuela as quake death toll nears 1,500
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South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran wins Women's PGA Championship
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Canada's Marsch praises history-making World Cup 'heroes'
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Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan World Cup clash
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Co-hosts Canada beat South Africa to reach World Cup last 16 as knockouts begin
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Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon
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Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
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Moriyasu praises 'united' Japan on eve of Brazil World Cup clash
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Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
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Looting, theft in Venezuela's earthquake zone add to tragedy
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Perry stars as Australia knock India out of World Cup
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Venezuela quakes kill 1,450, time running out to find survivors
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Stokes 'content' after extraordinary England exit
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West Indies beat Sri Lanka in first Test
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Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
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Asia's World Cup falls apart with just two teams remaining
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Stokes announces shock England exit as New Zealand eye series win
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Bromell upsets Lyles, Duplantis shines at Paris Diamond League
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CAF president Motsepe hails African World Cup successes
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Man Utd reveal Ugarte knee injury in Uruguay World Cup defeat
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South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit
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Stokes out for 30 in final Test innings after shock England retirement
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Venezuela quakes kill 1,400, time running out to find survivors
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Wolff praises 'cold-blooded' Russell, enjoys Antonelli enthusiasm at Austrian GP
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Hamilton laments lack of power and poor tyre performance
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Stokes announces shock England exit as Mitchell bats New Zealand into commanding lead
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Goals galore at record-breaking World Cup
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Russell overcomes 'tricky run of form' to revive title bid
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Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise
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They support Argentina at the World Cup, but are not Argentine
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Raducanu hopes to feature at Wimbledon despite injury woe
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Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route
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Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix
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Serena blasts drug test rules ahead of Wimbledon return
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England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket
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Ogier wins Acropolis Rally to close in on Evans
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South Africa maintain World Cup semi-final hopes with nervy win over Bangladesh
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South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit
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Japan's Ogura wins maiden MotoGP as Bezzecchi crashes in Assen
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Scotland boss Clarke signs new four-year contract
Scotland manager Steve Clarke signed a four-year contract extension on Thursday as he prepares to lead his country to their first World Cup since 1998.
'Six machine' Sooryavanshi, 15, stakes India claim with new stunning knock
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's latest extraordinary innings was hailed by cricket greats on Thursday, as calls grow for the 15-year-old phenomenon to be propelled straight into the senior India team.
Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open
Men's world number one Jannik Sinner continues his bid for a first French Open title on Thursday as his women's counterpart Aryna Sabalenka also seeks to move into the last 32 at Roland Garros.
Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois head into Group G at the 2026 World Cup knowing this summer's tournament will likely be their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.
Braintree to City of Angels: NZ veteran's unlikely World Cup journey
Veteran New Zealand defender Tommy Smith admits there's only one reason he toiled away all last season in an English football backwater -- a ticket to his second World Cup.
Egypt eye World Cup breakthrough in Salah's likely last World Cup
Mohamed Salah has unfinished business in what could be his final World Cup as Egypt's superstar seeks to deliver a first win at the tournament for the Pharaohs.
Maverick Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa is widely revered as a pioneer of coaching but his unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.
Yamal injury hangs over Spain as Uruguay, Saudi seek Group H surprise
Spain's World Cup preparations have been beset by fitness concerns, including to star winger Lamine Yamal, as Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa faces a challenge to his authority before aiming to shock the European champions in Group H.
From refugees to World Cup for exciting Australian duo
Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure are thriving in England's Championship and Australia coach Tony Popovic is banking on the young attacking duo to fire the Socceroos to a best-ever World Cup.
'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss Glasner
Outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said he had made no plans for his future other than "flying back to London with a hangover" after taking charge of his last match with the club.
Palace where they belong after year-long 'detour', says Glasner
Departing Crystal Palace manager toasted Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final victory by saying the club were back where they belong after a "year's detour".
Palace toast 'pure delight' of European triumph
Crystal Palace midfielder Tyrick Mitchell said winning the UEFA Conference League on Wednesday felt like "pure delight" after a decade at the London club.
Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory in Glasner farewell
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history.
Mateta sinks Rayo as Palace win Conference League in Glasner farewell
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history.
Djokovic suggests rescheduling matches as heat rolls over French Open
Novak Djokovic continued his latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory on Wednesday to reach the third round of the French Open, but suggested matches should be pushed back later in the day to combat the heatwave broiling at Roland Garros.
'Insane' to play in French Open heat, says Mensik after cramps
Jakub Mensik said it was "insane" to play a marathon match at the French Open in temperatures above 30C on Wednesday, after collapsing with cramp on court immediately after securing victory over Mariano Navone.
Barcelona reach agreement with Newcastle's Gordon
Barcelona reached an agreement with Newcastle on Wednesday for the transfer of England international Anthony Gordon, the La Liga champions told AFP, confirming reports in the Spanish press.
Sundowns, Pirates dominate South Africa World Cup squad
Recent major trophy winners Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates dominated the South Africa 2026 World Cup squad named in Pretoria on Wednesday with eight players each.
Sooryavanshi blasts rapid 97 to keep Rajasthan in IPL title hunt
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lashed a staggering 12 sixes to lead Rajasthan Royals to a Qualifier 2 showdown against Gujarat Titans after a 47-run drubbing of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Djokovic fights through at French Open, Rybakina dumped out
Novak Djokovic extended his latest bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over Valentin Royer in the French Open second round on Wednesday, but women's second seed Elena Rybakina crashed out of the tournament.
Djokovic digs in to reach French Open last 32
Novak Djokovic continued his latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over France's Valentin Royer to reach the third round of the French Open on Wednesday.
England expect Bethell to be fit for New Zealand opener
England said Wednesday they expect Jacob Bethell to be fit for next week's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's after the top-order batsman suffered a finger injury playing in the Indian Premier League.
Second seed Rybakina dumped out of French Open by Starodubtseva
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock early exit in the French Open second round on Wednesday at the hands of unseeded Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva.
Valgren wins Giro 17th stage, Vingegaard stays in pink
Danish rider Michael Valgren won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as Jonas Vingegaard continued his march to a first overall victory on the Grand Tour.
Germany urge players to avoid political statements at World Cup
Germany sporting director Rudi Voeller on Wednesday urged members of the World Cup squad to avoid making political statements during this summer's tournament.
Depay in Netherlands World Cup squad, Frimpong misses out
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has included Corinthians forward Memphis Depay in his World Cup squad announced on Wednesday, but Liverpool wing-back Jeremie Frimpong misses out.
Amorim axe costs Manchester United £16.7 million
Manchester United's decision to sack head coach Ruben Amorim and his staff with 18 months left on the Portuguese's contract cost the Premier League giants £16.7 million ($22.5 million), according to a club financial statement published on Wednesday.
Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina both eased into the French Open third round with straight-sets wins on Wednesday, ahead of Novak Djokovic's match against Valentin Royer.
Arteta adamant English title can inspire Arsenal to Champions League glory
Mikel Arteta is "fully convinced" Arsenal can be crowned champions of Europe for the first time this weekend after ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.
Yapp named coach of British and Irish Lions women's team
Former Australia women's boss Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for their inaugural tour of New Zealand next year.
Swiatek sees off Bejlek to reach third round at French Open
Iga Swiatek navigated her way into the third round of the French Open on Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-3 success over world number 35 Sara Bejlek.
Giant Messi statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is "swaying in the wind" and will be removed, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday.