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New Zealand may miss climate targets due to government policies: report
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Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee
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Hormuz, Malacca and other key straits spawn tensions throughout history
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'The Dink' sees comedy in US pickleball craze
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At least 53 dead in Guyana capsized ferry disaster
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Rainout keeps Red Sox MLB win streak at 14 with two games Wednesday
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Colombia to host office of Trump's anti-cartel alliance: president-elect
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Zelensky sacks army chief Syrsky after days of protests
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Trump says US 'not finished' as Iran widens attacks
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Messi lands in Argentine hometown after World Cup defeat
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Panthers lose Moton to blood clot as NFL camps open
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Lipowitz breaks collarbone in Tour de France crash
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LPGA launches Nanea Cup event next March in Hawaii
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India opposition leader Gandhi detained after calling for PM resignation
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Tropical Storm Bertha spreads across northwestern Florida
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AI boom lifts Mexico tech exports, complicating Trump trade goals
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At least 41 dead in Guyana capsized ferry disaster
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'Godzilla' actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, dies in US car crash
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Pogacar fired up by losing twice to Evenepoel at Tour de France
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South Africa's anti-migrant unrest led over 160,000 to flee
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Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel
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Ipswich sign Ghana winger Fatawu from Leicester
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Liverpool in talks with Bhatia consortium over minority investment
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Evenepoel wins 'special' Tour de France individual time-trial
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French senators back social media ban for under-15s
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Evenepoel wins Tour de France individual time-trial
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Premier League referee Taylor retires, bemoans 'constant scrutiny'
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Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf coast of US
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China ally Solomon Islands invites US Coast Guard patrols
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Microsoft strikes deal for Mistral's AI computing power
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US readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expire
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Dutch students unveil 'world-first' solar-powered ambulance
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Airbus pushes ahead with future single-aisle jet, hydrogen plane
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French lawmakers set to ban social media for under-15s in European first
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Stocks rise despite climbing oil prices
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UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs
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UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' in Africa amid aid cuts
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Pharma heavyweights clash over anti-obesity drug ads
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EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence
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Hungary raids Orban's Fidesz party servers in graft probe
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Heavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood
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General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat
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Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' at World Cup: Fernandez
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Uproar in France over reintroduction of bee-harming pesticides
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Philippines, China summon ambassadors over clash in disputed waters
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Kuwaitis ration electricity as Iran hits power grid
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'White elephant': Colombia's anti-corruption activist turned senator
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Former Man Utd boss Ferguson salutes old rival Keegan
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Pegula advances but rain puts Fritz-Murray on hold in Washington
Top-seeded Jessica Pegula reached her eighth WTA quarter-final of the year on Thursday, but the anticipated men's clash between Taylor Fritz and Andy Murray was postponed as rain washed out the night session of the hardcourt tennis tournament in Washington.
'Iron Mike' Tyson to be in Ngannou's corner for Fury fight
Mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou will have heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in his corner when he faces World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in the boxing ring in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
Red-hot All Blacks 'beatable', says Wallabies star Kerevi
Game-breaking back Samu Kerevi says Australia's winless start to the year has been "unacceptable", but he believes they can defy history by upsetting New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.
England and Japan sense World Cup chance as US falter, Germany flop
Germany's shock exit and the United States' plodding performances were just two of the surprises of a wild Women's World Cup group stage, with England and Japan now leading the charge when the knockouts begin on Saturday.
'Twisting again' Biles prepares gymnastics comeback
Simone Biles makes her long-awaited return to gymnastics in Chicago on Saturday, with the dreaded "twisties" firmly behind her in what could be the first step on the road towards next year's Olympic games.
Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield
Mikel Arteta has challenged big-spending Arsenal to deliver a statement of intent ahead of the Premier League season when they face treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.
Last chance saloon for Springbok World Cup hopefuls
Up to nine starters and four replacements will be desperate to impress South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber in a Rugby World Cup warm-up against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
British MotoGP - five talking points
MotoGP returns at Silverstone this weekend after its mid-term break. AFP Sport looks at five talking points ahead of the British MotoGP, the ninth round of the 20-race season:
Late eagle lifts Henley to Wyndham lead as Scott starts strong
Russell Henley had six birdies and an eagle in an eight-under par 62 on Thursday to grab the first round lead at the Wyndham Championship, where Adam Scott started strong in his bid to earn a PGA Tour playoffs berth.
Thiem closes in on first final in three years
Injury-plagued Dominic Thiem on Thursday moved to within just one victory of reaching a first ATP final in three years when he battled into the last-four of the Kitzbuehel clay-court tournament.
Rashford eyes 40 goals in season and Rooney's Man Utd record
Marcus Rashford on Thursday predicted he could hit 40 goals this season, buoyed by hearing Wayne Rooney is backing him to break his Manchester United scoring record.
Scott boosts playoff push, grabs early Wyndham lead
Adam Scott boosted his hopes of securing a place in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs on Thursday after carding a five-under-par 65 to grab the early lead at the Wyndham Championship.
World-beating Germany retain team sprint title
Germany retained their women's team sprint title and shattered their own world record at the cycling world championships on Thursday.
Jordan 'proud' of Hornets as sale of NBA team finalized
NBA legend Michael Jordan's tenure as a majority owner in the league officially ended Thursday as the sale of his stake of the Charlotte Hornets was approved by league governors.
West Indies stun India by four runs in first T20 International
West Indies stunned India by four runs to capture the opening Twenty20 International on Thursday as the tourists flopped in pursuit of a modest 150-run target.
Bangladesh's Tamim steps down as ODI captain
Tamim Iqbal stepped down on Thursday as captain of Bangladesh's one-day international side and pulled his name out of the Asia Cup to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in August and September.
Orlando coach blasts ref and Messi 'circus' after derby defeat
Orlando City head coach Oscar Pareja says his team's defeat to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Wednesday was a "circus" and said that the Argentine should have been sent off.
Chelsea agree deal to sign Brighton goalkeeper Sanchez: reports
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Premier League rivals Brighton to sign goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for £25 million ($32 million) plus add-ons, reports said on Thursday.
Arsenal's Ramsdale pledges to call out homophobia
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has pledged to call out homophobia in football, revealing his deep pride in his gay brother.
West Indies post 149-6 in 1st T20 against India
Captain Rovman Powell top-scored with 48 as the West Indies made 149-6 after winning the toss and batting in the first T20 against India on Thursday at the Brian Lara Stadium.
St Leger set for Royal performance after Desert Hero's Goodwood win
King Charles III could be on course to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and win racing's oldest classic the English St Leger after Desert Hero's win at Glorious Goodwood.
Rodgers braced for challenge as he targets Celtic trophy sweep
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is relishing the challenge of dealing with the sky-high expectations at the club after their latest treble-winning season, saying he has "unfinished business" in Scottish football.
British Rowing bans trans athletes from women's races
British Rowing on Thursday announced that transgender women will not be able to compete in the female category at its events under a new policy.
Gatland says Wales can be 'special' at Rugby World Cup
Warren Gatland has backed Wales to do "something pretty special" at the Rugby World Cup in France despite their miserable recent record.
'Explosion of joy' as World Cup debutants Morocco reach last 16
Goal-scorer Anissa Lahmari called it an "explosion of joy" as World Cup debutants Morocco qualified for the last 16 at the expense of Germany after stunning Colombia 1-0 on Thursday.
Farrell opts for youthful half-back partnership for Italy test
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell selected youngsters Craig Casey and Jack Crowley as the half-back partnership for the Six Nations Grand Slam winners' first World Cup warm-up test with Italy in Dublin on Saturday.
Germany exit in World Cup 'disaster' as debutants Morocco advance
A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase on Thursday following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead.
'Incomprehensible': Shocked Germany digests 'surreal' World Cup exit
Germany captain Alexandra Popp was at a loss for words after her side's group stage elimination in Brisbane on Thursday, saying the exit was "incomprehensible".
Germany coach calls earliest Women's World Cup exit 'a disaster'
Coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg called it "a disaster" after Germany suffered their earliest Women's World Cup exit with a 1-1 stalemate against South Korea on Thursday.
Germany suffer earliest Women's World Cup exit as Morocco advance
A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase on Thursday following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead.
Germany crash out of Women's World Cup after South Korea draw
Germany crashed out of the Women's World Cup in the group stage for the first time in their history on Thursday after a frustrating 1-1 draw with South Korea allowed debutants Morocco to advance to the last 16 instead.
Morocco stun Colombia to reach last 16 and dump out Germany
Anissa Lahmari's winner powered World Cup debutants Morocco past Colombia 1-0 on Thursday and into the last 16 at the expense of two-time champions Germany.