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EU reforms carbon market under pressure from industry

Herbert's record front nine snatches British Open lead

Russia fines anti-war politician in chaotic court hearing

Pakistan pressures Afghans in border province to leave

Georgia capital to demolish unfinished landmark amid political feud

Lucu urges France to keep heads in steamy Tokyo

Argentina await FIFA decision over displaying World Cup Falklands banner

Australian cyclist Dennis admits driving while disqualified

Tokyo, Taipei lead losses as Asian markets suffer fresh tech rout

Volvo Cars sees declining sales in 'challenging' environment

Root says England 'learning on the job' in ODIs after 99 no against India

Putin's peace threshold

Saudi Arabia’s Costly Mirage

Latin America’s age trap

China's silicon reckoning

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Beijing's new Taiwan playbook

Unexpected economic twist

South Korea's Tom Kim wins Scottish Open to end three-year title drought

South Korea's Tom Kim ended a three-year wait for a professional golf title with a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open on Sunday.

Hundred heroine Bhatia says its's 'unbelievable' to be on Lord's honours board

Yastika Bhatia said it felt "unbelievable" to have gained a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards after becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the 'Home of Cricket' on Sunday.

'It's amazing': Sinner revels in Wimbledon glory after Zverev battle

Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner admitted Alexander Zverev pushed him to the brink in a full-blooded final as the Italian clinched an "amazing" fifth Grand Slam title.

Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title

Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.

Fresh attacks hit Iran, Kuwait as Tehran and US square off over Hormuz

Fresh attacks rocked Iran and Kuwait on Sunday evening as Tehran and Washington squared off over the Strait of Hormuz, offering contradicting statements as to whether the vital waterway was open to traffic.

Ryu defeats Henderson in play-off to win back-to-back majors in Evian

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran defeated Canadian Brooke Henderson with a birdie on the first play-off hole to win her second women's major this season at the Evian Championship on Sunday.

Argentina football great Rattin dies at 89

Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattin, who was sent off in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89, his club Boca Juniors confirmed.

Spain ex-PM draws criticism with 'xenophobic' remark on French team

Spain's conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighbouring country's national football team had "no French players".

Argentina great Rattin dies at 89

Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 19966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89, his club Boca Juniors confirmed.

Israel elections to be held on October 27: parliament

Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted.

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