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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

Wemby to Spurs fans: 'I'm here to stay, whatever it takes'

Victor Wembanyama had a message for San Antonio Spurs fans on Friday while other NBA stars look for new teams as free agents -- "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."

Trump agrees to more Iran talks but insists truce is over

US President Donald Trump said Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the long-time foes was over.

Trump administration weakens habitat protections for endangered species

President Donald Trump's administration on Friday finalized a rule narrowing the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act, in a move conservationists warned could open the door to widespread habitat destruction.

'No secret' that Kane v Haaland the key to England clash, says Norway coach Solbakken

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the showdown between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will go a long way to deciding his side's World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday.

Scheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads at Scottish Open

Scottie Scheffler's four-year run of 78 successive made cuts finally came to an end as the world number one crashed out of the Scottish Open on Friday.

Prince Harry and family meet King Charles: UK media

King Charles III and his wife Camilla on Friday met his son Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children for the first time in four years, British media reported.

Nearly 50 abducted pupils, teachers rescued in Nigeria

Dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped during a rare attack in southwestern Nigeria 56 days ago have been rescued, the presidency said on Friday.

Sinner salutes 'true inspiration' Djokovic after ending rival's Wimbledon bid

Jannik Sinner hailed Novak Djokovic as a "true inspiration" as the defending Wimbledon champion revealed he had to raise his game to end his rival's title bid on Friday.

Wanyonyi sets new world best in men's 1,000m

World and Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new world's best in the men's 1,000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday.

US senators announce Trump deal on Russia sanctions bill

Four US senators said Friday they had reached agreement with President Donald Trump to advance bipartisan legislation targeting countries buying Russian energy -- potentially clearing the way for stronger pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

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