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Starc takes seven as England rolled for 172 in Ashes opener

New York's incoming leftist mayor to face off with Trump

Fossil fuel showdown looms on UN climate summit's final day

Japan's Takaichi insists $135 bn stimulus fiscally 'responsible'

Norris tops red-flagged second practice for Las Vegas GP

Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe contest after host insult drama

Texans sack Allen eight times to beat Bills 23-19

Rusty France face 'tired' Australia at end of torrid year

Dortmund host new nemesis Stuttgart with title hopes slipping away

Munster tragedy 'life-changing' for Springbok coach Erasmus

Starc on fire as England slump to 105-4 at lunch in Ashes opener

Spain, Switzerland on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait

Spain all but mathematically booked their ticket to the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Georgia on Saturday, with Turkey delaying their celebrations by edging Bulgaria 2-0.

Sweden's Grant leads by one at LPGA Annika tournament

Sweden's Linn Grant fired five birdies in a five-under par 65 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Jennifer Kupcho after three rounds of the LPGA Annika at Pelican tournament in Belleair, Florida.

Scotland cling to hopes of automatic World Cup qualification despite Greece defeat

Scotland's chances of automatic World Cup qualification are still alive despite a 3-2 defeat in Greece on an evening of compelling drama in their European qualifying group.

Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off for the ATP Finals title after tennis' two biggest stars cruised into the final of the prestigious season-ending tournament on Saturday.

England captain Itoje savours 'special' New Zealand win

Maro Itoje said England had achieved something "special" after a 33-19 win over New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday secured a rare Red Rose defeat of the All Blacks.

Wales's Evans denies Japan historic win with last-gasp penalty

Jarrod Evans's penalty with the last kick of the match gave Wales a 24-23 victory in their Autumn Nations Series Test over Japan on Saturday, denying the valiant visitors their first ever win in Cardiff.

Zelensky renews calls for more air defence after deadly strike on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday renewed his plea for more air-defence systems a day after Russian strikes on Kyiv killed seven people.

NBA's struggling Pelicans sack coach Willie Green

The New Orleans Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green after a dismal 2-10 start to the NBA season, club executive vice president Joe Dumars announced on Saturday.

Petain tribute comments raise 'revisionist' storm in France

A senior French official said Saturday legal action would be taken over comments made praising Philippe Petain, France's wartime head of state convicted of treason after World War II.

Spain on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait

Spain all but mathematically booked their ticket to the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Georgia on Saturday, with Turkey delaying their celebrations by edging Bulgaria 2-0.

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Spain virtually seal World Cup qualification in Georgia romp