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Warrican's five-wicket haul leads West Indies fightback in Bangladesh Test

Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat

Oil majors reap bumper profits as Mideast war drives prices

Ukraine says at least 13 killed in Russian attack on train station

Christine Lagarde: unifying ECB chief in turbulent times

Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 69

ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027

Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win

A year on, Tanzanians mourn election massacres in 'state of terror'

Rains bring relief to Indonesian city weary of fire haze

Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government

Osaka vows to return stronger after Tokyo exit

'Call of Duty' slammed for using real Seoul crowd crush footage

Hello Kitty firm apologises, scraps Japan TV tie-up after China anger

Ukraine sends ground robots

Lyman's surrender crisis

Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma

Venezuela and the Qatar Fund

Court battle plays out over Wimbledon tennis expansion plan

A clash over the future of the Wimbledon tennis championships is being played out away from the manicured southwest London courts set to welcome the world's best players next week.

Attack on ship in Hormuz leads UN to halt evacuation plan for trapped sailors

An attack on a ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz led the UN to suspend efforts to evacuate trapped mariners as the United States warned against Iran charging fees for passage through the vital waterway.

List of worst World Cup performances

Tunisia's miserable World Cup campaign ended with zero points and a minus-10 goal difference after three Group F games following a 3-1 defeat by the Netherlands on Thursday.

Yoon leads Women's PGA Championship, Korda satisfied with 'solid' start

Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where Yoon Ina carded a record-equaling nine-under par 63 to grab the first-round lead.

NZ internal report warns of Chinese military forays in Pacific

Chinese ballistic missile tests and naval forays will become a "persistent" feature of the Pacific as Beijing expands its security presence, New Zealand officials said in an internal document obtained by AFP.

Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw

Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up behind the Netherlands in Group F.

Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners

The Netherlands overcame sorry Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F, avoiding a tricky encounter with Brazil in the last 32.

New Book "The Online Dating Trap"

Helps Readers Recognize Romance Scams Before It's Too Late

Better to qualify this way, says Ecuador World Cup hero Plata

Ecuador's World Cup hero Gonzalo Plata said qualifying for the last 32 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday made the achievement even sweeter.

Ivory Coast see 'no limits' after reaching World Cup knockouts for first time

Ivory Coast forward Nicolas Pepe believes the Elephants can keep on going at the World Cup after beating Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.

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Advocaat 'proud' of Curacao as minnows exit World Cup