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Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4

Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4

Myanmar's Suu Kyi sounded 'fairly healthy', son says after first call in years

Myanmar's Suu Kyi sounded 'fairly healthy', son says after first call in years

Pentagon, Lockheed announce deal for 850 F-35 jets over 10 years

Pentagon, Lockheed announce deal for 850 F-35 jets over 10 years

Top-ranked Rybakina into Ningbo quarter-finals on return from injury

Top-ranked Rybakina into Ningbo quarter-finals on return from injury

French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests

French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests

Samson superb as India mark record T20 chase in win over New Zealand

Samson superb as India mark record T20 chase in win over New Zealand

Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN

Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN

Nvidia boss criticises 'cheap' AI doomsday warnings

Nvidia boss criticises 'cheap' AI doomsday warnings

Foden can be one of Premier League's best again, says Maresca

Foden can be one of Premier League's best again, says Maresca

Philippines trailblazer Eala ousted in Ningbo last 16

Philippines trailblazer Eala ousted in Ningbo last 16

'Solution from the heavens': Indonesians pray for rain as fires burn

'Solution from the heavens': Indonesians pray for rain as fires burn

Stocks retreat as tech mood sours, oil prices jump

Stocks retreat as tech mood sours, oil prices jump

Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize

Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize

Northern start and finale in the Pyrenees for 2027 Tour de France

Northern start and finale in the Pyrenees for 2027 Tour de France
Ukraine sends ground robots

Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis

Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma

Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund

Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
England gamble backfires as Pavlidis fires emotional Greece to victory

England gamble backfires as Pavlidis fires emotional Greece to victory

Lee Carsley's tactical gamble backfired as England crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat against emotional Greece in the Nations League on Thursday.

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Obama stumps for Harris, Trump talks US protectionism

Obama stumps for Harris, Trump talks US protectionism

Former US president Barack Obama will lend some star power to Kamala Harris's campaign Thursday in the must-win swing state of Pennsylvania, as Democrats fight to move the dial against Donald Trump just weeks before Election Day.

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New-look France ease past Israel in Nations League

New-look France ease past Israel in Nations League

France shrugged off Kylian Mbappe's absence and Antoine Griezmann's retirement to comfortably overcome Israel 4-1 in the Nations League on Thursday.

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Belgium fight back to draw with 10-man Italy in Nations League

Belgium fight back to draw with 10-man Italy in Nations League

Belgium bounced back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with 10-man Italy in Rome on Thursday to boost their hopes of reaching the Nations League quarter-finals.

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'Get a life': Hurricane whips up US election storm

'Get a life': Hurricane whips up US election storm

Hurricane Milton crashed into the US presidential election Thursday as President Joe Biden told Donald Trump to "get a life" and Kamala Harris rebuked her election rival for spreading misinformation.

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Japan stay perfect in World Cup qualifying

Japan stay perfect in World Cup qualifying

Japan maintained their 100 percent record in the third round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday.

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Relief as Lebanon evacuees dock in Turkey

Relief as Lebanon evacuees dock in Turkey

Exhausted but relieved, hundreds of Turkish citizens and their families docked in southern Turkey late Thursday after being evacuated from war-torn Lebanon on two naval ships sent by Ankara.

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Lebanon says 22 dead in Israeli strikes on central Beirut

Lebanon says 22 dead in Israeli strikes on central Beirut

At least 22 people were killed in Israeli strikes on a densely populated area of central Beirut on Thursday, the Lebanese health ministry said, with a security source saying a Hezbollah figure was the target.

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NBA boss Silver sees games back in China 'at some point'

NBA boss Silver sees games back in China 'at some point'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he expects his league will once more play games in China after having not done so since 2019, according to multiple media reports.

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Israel strikes central Beirut, killing 22

Israel strikes central Beirut, killing 22

An Israeli air strike killed at least 22 people in central Beirut on Thursday as Israeli ground troops in Lebanon were accused of firing on the UN's peacekeeping headquarters, injuring two Blue Helmets.

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Table tennis and Netflix push Ukraine teen into French Open contention Table tennis and Netflix push Ukraine teen into French Open contention
Civilians flee Gaza's Jabalia in tightening Israeli siege Civilians flee Gaza's Jabalia in tightening Israeli siege
Israel strikes central Beirut, killing 18 Israel strikes central Beirut, killing 18
At least 10 dead in Florida from tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton At least 10 dead in Florida from tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton
Warhol's rare 'Queen' collection opens at Dutch museum Warhol's rare 'Queen' collection opens at Dutch museum
Three-time NBA champion Green retires Three-time NBA champion Green retires
MLB Twins up for sale after 40 years MLB Twins up for sale after 40 years
S.Sudan floods affect 893,000, over 241,000 displaced: UN S.Sudan floods affect 893,000, over 241,000 displaced: UN
Solar storm could impact US hurricane recovery efforts: agency Solar storm could impact US hurricane recovery efforts: agency
Windies sweat on injury to 'crucial' Taylor at World Cup Windies sweat on injury to 'crucial' Taylor at World Cup
Lebanon says 11 dead, 48 injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut Lebanon says 11 dead, 48 injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut
French PM launches budget plan in test for new govt French PM launches budget plan in test for new govt
Panama lashes out at EU over tax haven 'outrage' Panama lashes out at EU over tax haven 'outrage'
Erdogan says Gaza 'shame of humanity', calls for permanent ceasfire Erdogan says Gaza 'shame of humanity', calls for permanent ceasfire
TD Bank to pay more than $3 bn to US in money-laundering case TD Bank to pay more than $3 bn to US in money-laundering case
SAfrica prosecutors drop criminal complaint against president SAfrica prosecutors drop criminal complaint against president
'Good opportunity': Nagelsmann upbeat despite Germany's long injury list 'Good opportunity': Nagelsmann upbeat despite Germany's long injury list
Hurricane whips up bitter US election battle Hurricane whips up bitter US election battle
Cameroon bans media talk of president's health amid rumours Cameroon bans media talk of president's health amid rumours
NFL MVP Jackson and rookie phenom Daniels set for showdown NFL MVP Jackson and rookie phenom Daniels set for showdown
Chad's capital under threat as floodwaters rise Chad's capital under threat as floodwaters rise
Lebanon state media says Israeli strikes hit central Beirut Lebanon state media says Israeli strikes hit central Beirut