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Tetris distances itself from controversial White House 'arcade' games

Trump again seeks to remove protections for wolves

Africa bigger, US smaller - UN adopts new map

'Getting there' - Alcaraz into US Open last 16 along with Sabalenka

Bad weather will not affect All Blacks, says captain Savea

Isak ready to show world his quality, says Van Dijk

Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid

Stuttgart cruise past Cologne to bounce back from Bayern thumping

PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top

'Smart, aggressive' Alcaraz into US Open last 16

Defending champion Alcaraz reaches last 16 at US Open

Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich

Lyles ends season before Budapest due to injury flare ups

Stocks slip as robust US jobs data stokes rate hike odds

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Ukraine president sacks top prosecutor, security head in shakeup

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday sacked his chief prosecutor and the head of the country's security agency in the largest government shakeup since the start of Russia's invasion nearly five months ago.

Cheptegei defends world title, Andersen bags third US gold

Uganda's Stephen Cheptegei produced a devastating display of controlled distance running to retain his world 10,000m crown on Friday, while Brooke Andersen bagged a third gold for the US in the women's hammer throw.

Cressy beats Bublik to win ATP Hall of Fame Open title

American Maxime Cressy won his first career ATP title on Sunday by rallying to defeat Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) in the Hall of Fame Open final.

More injury heartbreak for Boston hurler Sale

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale's return from injury has been cut short, the left-hander exiting a game against the New York Yankees with a broken finger after he was hit by a line drive off the bat of Aaron Hicks.

Uganda's Cheptegei delivers masterclass to retain world 10,000m title

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei delivered a masterclass of unpanicked front running to retain the men's world 10,000m title in Oregon, on Sunday.

Hardik proud to fill Bumrah's shoes as India win England series

Hardik Pandya was glad to help fill the "very big shoes" of Jasprit Bumrah after starring with both bat and ball during India's series-clinching win over England.

$Tory rivals turn up the heat at fractious UK debate$

Tory rivals turn up the heat at fractious UK debate

Barbs flew and derisive laughter rang out as the Conservative contenders battling to succeed UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson clashed in a live TV debate Sunday, heading into a pivotal week for the acrimonious race.

Mullet-sporting Smith storms St Andrews to break down major door

Cameron Smith's mullet and moustache may not meet the approval of members at the Old Course, but the Australian's golf had St Andrews in raptures as he claimed the Claret Jug in style on Sunday.

Sweden, the Netherlands reach Euro 2022 quarter-finals

Sweden thrashed Portugal 5-0 to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2022 on Sunday as holders the Netherlands needed a flurry of late goals to beat Switzerland 4-1 to ensure their place in the last eight.

J Lo and Ben Affleck tie the knot in Vegas

Celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married this weekend in Las Vegas, 18 years after their first romance failed, court records showed.

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