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Root says new balls behind batsmen's struggles in England

G20 finance talks open as US seeks to ramp up pressure on Iran

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Springboks switch Kolbe to full-back for third All Blacks Test

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Malaysia's Sarawak eyes cloud seeding as haze worsens

South Korea women's football body probes 'period' insult

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China's Xi and Iran's Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan, Putin expected

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Werro edges ever closer to elusive women's 800m world record

Switzerland's Audrey Werro edged ever closer to the elusive world record in the women's 800m at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday.

US Open women's singles: Three talking points

Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking is on the line at the US Open, where the Belarusian star will try to shake off recent struggles to clinch a rare three-peat in the final Grand Slam of the season.

Callaway cuts ties with golf media firm over violent ad

Golf equipment giant Callaway on Thursday severed ties with the media firm behind an advert that showed a male golfer shoving a woman to the ground after the commercial sparked widespread outrage.

American Masai Russell sets new women's 100m hurdles world record

Olympic champion Masai Russell set a new world record in the women's 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday.

Trump says Putin won't attack NATO territory

US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted Russian leader Vladimir Putin would not attack NATO territory, downplaying reports that Washington had warned Moscow against a possible move on Europe.

Smith and Cox revive England after Abbas strikes for Pakistan

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's opening day of the second Test at Lord's.

Labor Day 2026: Complete Starter Tool Kit Under $375

Early Labor Day sales have yielded a complete house-repair kit for under $375, offering new homeowners and DIYers an affordable entry into tool ownership. The package includes essential power tools from Ryobi and a comprehensive set of manual hand tools, addressing the needs of casual home maintenance without the cost of professional-grade equipment.

Brazil's Alison Dos Santos sets new men's 400m hurdles world record

Brazil's Alison Dos Santos smashed the world record in the men's 400m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu Govt Assigns Ministers to Oversee Chennai Monsoon Preparedness

The Tamil Nadu state government has issued an order assigning ministers and senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to oversee all 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). The directive, aimed at expediting development works and strengthening emergency preparedness, comes as officials brace for the upcoming northeast monsoon season.

The Nile Theater Announces Full 2026 Concert Lineup Including Menzingers and Shakey Graves

The Nile Theater in downtown Mesa has unveiled its full concert calendar for 2026, continuing its role as a central hub for live music in the Valley. The historic venue will host a diverse array of acts across its main room and Underground stage, with notable performances scheduled from August through December.

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