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Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee

Merlier doubles up in Tour de France sprint stages

Pollock a hat-trick hero as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak

Sunday's Tour de France ninth stage shortened due to 'intense heatwave'

Ryu loses count as she blasts 60 for Evian lead

Pollock scores a hat-trick as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak

Merlier wins eighth stage of the Tour de France in bunch sprint

Sinner defends Wimbledon crown against revitalised Zverev

Former nearly-man Zverev on cusp of French Open-Wimbledon double

Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, officials say

Five-wicket Gaud puts India on top in inaugural women's Test at Lord's

Courtois 'proud' as sun sets on Belgium's 'Golden Generation'

Thibaut Courtois said he was proud of Belgium's fabled "Golden Generation" on Friday as their final shot at winning a major title ended in a World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain.

Spain into World Cup semi-final with France after late strike against Belgium

Spain struck late to beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday and move onto a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a game decided by a goalkeeping error from Senne Lammens.

Economic uncertainty looms over Venezuela quake zone

Economic woes have joined the long list of worries facing Venezuelans living in the coastal region that suffered unthinkable damage during twin tremors a fortnight ago.

Boeing unveils new 737 MAX production line as aviation giant charts comeback

Boeing marked another step in a marathon comeback Friday when it celebrated expanded production of the 737 MAX, now an aircraft in heavy demand after earlier disasters tarnished the company's reputation.

'Beast' Haaland a different player to me, says Kane

England captain Harry Kane labelled Erling Haaland "a machine" but said he and Norway's "beast" of a number nine are completely different players as they prepare to face off in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

Wemby inks Spurs extension, tells fans 'I'm here to stay'

Victor Wembanyama signed a long-term contract extension with the NBA San Antonio Spurs on Friday after telling supporters: "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."

My goals don't matter if we win World Cup, says Yamal

Lamine Yamal said if Spain wins the World Cup nobody will care about his failure to score, after the teen superstar was again absent from the scoresheet in his side's 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium on Friday.

Courtois backs Lammens to bounce back after World Cup blunder

Thibaut Courtois rallied behind Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens on Friday after the Manchester United stopper's agonising late blunder gifted Spain a 2-1 victory in their World Cup quarter-final.

Spain's Merino living 'wildest dreams' with late World Cup winners

Mikel Merino, who smashed in the World Cup quarter-final winner against Belgium in the 88th minute on Friday, said it was "surreal" to have scored a late winner in two straight knockout games for Spain.

NBA T-Wolves add Ball and Green as James eyes options

With LeBron James still looking at options for a new NBA home, the Minnesota Timberwolves adjusted their roster on Friday, adding guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in a four-team trade.

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