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Warriors forward Green details LeBron recruiting pitch

US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz

Massive fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27

'Final before final': France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster

Zverev vows to chase down Wimbledon champion Sinner in trophy charge

England's Ecclestone glad to get 'one-up' on brother with five-wicket Lord's haul

Five classic France v Spain clashes before World Cup semi-final

Major fire rages in Fontainebleau forest near Paris

World Cup gets set for pair of blockbuster semi-finals

Sinner enjoying 'very rare' Wimbledon triumph

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490

Former champ Rybakina crashes out at Wimbledon

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock third-round exit in a 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 defeat against Elise Mertens on Saturday.

US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within

Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday -- a landmark celebration that comes at a time of deep political division, with a president determined to put his stamp on the festivities.

Mass protests in Germany fail to stop far-right AfD congress

Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded a German city on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, but failed to halt a congress of the far-right AfD party.

Farrell hails Ireland character in Wallabies win but says work to do

Andy Farrell said he was proud of Ireland's character Saturday after they clawed to a tense 33-31 win over Australia, but admitted there were plenty of problems to fix.

Ireland pip Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship nailbiter

Tom Clarkson scored a last-gasp converted try as a dogged Ireland battled to a riveting 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney on Saturday to kick-start their Nations Championship with a bang.

Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship nailbiter

Tom Clarkson scored a last-gasp converted try as a dogged Ireland battled to a riveting 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney on Saturday to kick-start their Nations Championship with a bang.

Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title lead

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes became the youngest winner of a Formula One sprint on Saturday when he passed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to triumph at the British Grand Prix.

Mali hit by new wave of coordinated rebel attacks

Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison just months after hobbling the country's military junta with a similar wave of assaults.

Rennie 'relief' as All Blacks tenure begins with narrow win over France

Coach Dave Rennie said he felt "relief" after New Zealand edged France 34-32 in their Nations Championship opener on Saturday, his first game in charge of the All Blacks.

Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in their World Cup

Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever runs in the tournament as home advantage has paid dividends.

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