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Ahead of World Cup semi-final, Argentine VP calls English 'pirates'
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Canada central bank holds key rate steady, says economy improving
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Tech stocks wobble, oil prices slip back
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Trump tells immigration agents to resume traffic stops despite killings
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Court rules England World Cup winner died from brain injury linked to heading
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Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists
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Waerenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage
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Castres' ex-All Black Papali'i ruled out for six months
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Crowds cross Gibraltar-Spain frontier as border controls vanish
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British Open chiefs have no plan to change schedule if England reach World Cup final
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Women's rights charity ends Stade Francais deal after McLean arrival
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Orban's ex-FM quits Hungary parliament for China's BYD
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McIlroy says fast-running British Open fairways a 'double-edged sword'
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Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO
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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash
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Tech stocks lead gains, oil prices rise
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German leader not opposed to Chinese taking over car plants
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 33 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Trump tells immigration agents to keep traffic stops despite killings
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Power restored across Cuba after third outage in two weeks
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Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham
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France in 'very worrying' drought: minister
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Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount
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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media
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Germany's BASF lifts forecasts but Mideast war casts shadow
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European stocks drop as oil prices rise
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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss
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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat
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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
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Myanmar leader to visit Thailand next month: Thai FM to AFP
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UN says Sudan resources fuel civil war
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Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
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Meta employees allege discriminatory AI-driven layoffs
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Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke weed
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India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
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Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
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UN warns of cracks in global immunisation system
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'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 32 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Empty skyscrapers: China's property slump still throttling growth
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Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan
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Cuba slowly gets power back after latest blackout
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US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors
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AI demand powers forecast hike, profit gains at tech giant ASML
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'We don't have time': Montenegro's bird haven fading
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Aussie Rules removes Indigenous figure from Hall of Fame
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Dutch tech giant ASML posts gain in second-quarter profits
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France set to adopt assisted dying law in final vote
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US renews blockade, trades strikes with Iran over Hormuz strait
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Australian swimmer O'Callaghan reveals she has spinal fractures
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Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Thursday criticised the Ukrainian government for "sanctioning" its own athletes by not allowing them to compete in recent global competitions.
IOC guarantees boxing's place at Olympics despite ejecting IBA
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday withdrew its recognition of boxing's governing body, the IBA, but said the sport would be on the programme at the 2024 and 2028 Games in Paris and Los Angeles.
First Olympic Esports Week kicks off
The first-ever Olympic-organised Esports Week kicked off in Singapore on Thursday, but an IOC official said there is currently no plan to include video games in the Olympic program.
Crusaders hunt magnificent seventh on Robertson's swansong
The Canterbury Crusaders aim to secure a seventh straight Super Rugby title and a triumphant swansong for talismanic All Blacks-coach-to-be Scott Robertson this Saturday. But the in-form Waikato Chiefs could spoil the party.
Nigeria struggles with dream to rule Africa's eSports
At the very last second, the Lagos professional gamer wins his battle of "Street Fighter", sending the crowd into roars of joy, a scene unimaginable a few years ago in Nigeria, where the eSports is now in full bloom.
Imhoff returns for World Cup hoping to write Pumas history
Juan Imhoff, recalled by Argentina after being left out in 2019, is sure that the Rugby World Cup in his adopted home of France is "bound to be magnificent".
Relegated Hertha Berlin face daunting future despite financial reprieve
Struggling Hertha Berlin face an uncertain future despite a decision to allow postponed repayment of a high-interest loan, which effectively ensured a German FA (DFB) operating licence next season.
US lawmakers call PGA, LIV chiefs, Saudi backers to testify
United States lawmakers on Wednesday invited the chiefs of the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to testify at a hearing looking into their shock deal that has rocked the golf world.
Britain's Norrie into Queen's Club quarter-finals
British number one Cameron Norrie battled back from a set down to reach the quarter-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up event at Queen's Club on Wednesday.
Man City's Gundogan set to join Barcelona: reports
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is set to leave the treble winners to join Barcelona on a free transfer, according to reports on Wednesday.
Tsitsipas crashes out of Halle as 'alien' Medvedev reaches last eight
Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the Halle grass court tournament on Wednesday as top seeded Daniil Medvedev made the quarter-finals despite admitting grass court specialists seem like "aliens" to him.
US Open returning to Los Angeles in 2031: USGA
The US Open will return to Los Angeles in 2031 when the tournament is staged at The Riviera Country Club, the US Golf Association said in a statement on Wednesday.
Butterfly king Milak to miss swimming world championships
Kristof Milak, who won two golds at the 2022 world swimming championships, said Wednesday he will skip this year's event in Japan claiming: "I am currently neither physically nor mentally in a position to be among the best in the world."
Wembanyama 'immune' to NBA Draft hype
Victor Wembanyama dismissed the soaring hype swirling around him on Wednesday as he prepares to become the most sought-after No.1 pick in the NBA draft since LeBron James.
Tsitsipas crashes out of Halle as Medvedev reaches last eight
Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the Halle grass court tournament on Wednesday as top seeded Daniil Medvedev made the quarter-finals.
Mostahdaf springs surprise as Dettori finally clicks at Royal Ascot
Mostahdaf won the feature Prince of Wales's Stakes on the second day of Royal Ascot on Wednesday as fortune finally smiled on Frankie Dettori.
Arsenal set to sign Chelsea forward Havertz: reports
Arsenal are set to sign Chelsea forward Kai Havertz after reportedly agreeing a £65 million ($82 million) fee for the German on Wednesday.
Federer hails 'unbelievable' Djokovic but 'hard to say' who's greatest
Roger Federer described Novak Djokovic's record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title achievement as "unbelievable" on Wednesday but avoided anointing his old rival as the greatest player of all time.
England coach McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss
England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had "no regrets" about his side's tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.
Morgan, Rapinoe head USA World Cup squad
Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe were named in the United States squad for next month's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday.
Wembanyama says will play in NBA Summer League
Projected number one draft pick Victor Wembanyama said Wednesday he plans to play in this year's NBA Summer League.
Murray's family question absence of former Wimbledon champ from poster
Andy Murray's brother and uncle have expressed their anger over the treatment of the two-time Wimbledon champion after he was left off an official poster of past and present greats.
Leask powers Scotland to thrilling World Cup qualifying win over Ireland
Michael Leask smashed a brilliant 91 not out to lead Scotland to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Ireland from the final ball at the World Cup Qualifier on Wednesday.
Mourinho given four-match ban for insulting referee
Jose Mourinho has been suspended for four European matches for insulting referee Anthony Taylor after Roma's Europa League final defeat by Sevilla, UEFA announced on Wednesday.
England to stick with 'Bazball' despite agonising Australia loss
Is it possible to play reduced-risk 'Bazball', or is that missing the point of England's pioneering, aggressive approach to Test cricket?
Medvedev through to last eight at Halle Open
Russian top seed Daniil Medvedev is through to the quarter-finals of the Halle Open after defeating Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday.
Galthie gives veteran Dulin hope of World Cup spot
Veteran full-back Brice Dulin said he was "very, very proud" to have been included in France coach Fabien Galthie's 42-man Rugby World squad on Wednesday.
Man City agree deal to sign Chelsea's Kovacic: reports
Manchester City have agreed a £30 million ($38 million) deal with Chelsea to sign midfielder Mateo Kovacic, according to reports on Wednesday.
Venus Williams handed Wimbledon wild card
Five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for next month's championships.
'Thin voice' tells Ghana legend Gyan to retire aged 37
Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan, whose missed penalty in the 2010 World Cup cost his country its place in history as the first African nation to reach the semi-finals, has retired at the age of 37.
Wales rugby star Liam Williams makes Japan switch
Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams has left Cardiff to join Japanese club Kubota Spears.
French World Cup winner Kante joins Saudi champions Al Ittihad
France's World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, joining up with compatriot Karim Benzema.