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Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener

MLS fines Messi for striking an opponent

Mexican governor resumes job despite US drug charges

Gouiri double fires Marseille past Strasbourg in Ligue 1 opener

Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League season in style

Mavericks buy out Thompson, now reportedly bound for Heat

Giant-killer Bejlek overhauls Keys to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

England v Pakistan first Test: Three talking points

Man Utd agree deal for Brighton midfielder Baleba: reports

US, Canada push to seal trade deal as deadline nears

Werro wins Lausanne 800m, well off world record pace

One dead, three wounded after sword attack at Swedish high school

China mulls bid to host 2028 UN climate talks: sources

Guyana ex-minister leads in 2nd straw poll for UN chief

Germany's dry rivers spark battle on engineering vs restoration

As a heat wave dries Germany's rivers, government ministers are at odds over what to do about it -- re-engineer the waterways or restore them to their natural state.

Putin visits Kuril islands claimed by Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting a "strong" protest by Japan which also claims the territory.

Senators demand inquiry into conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Congressional Democrats demanded answers Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.

Swiatek downs Svitolina to reach first WTA final of 2026

Former world number one Iga Swiatek turned the tables on Elina Svitolina, outlasting the Ukrainian 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach her first WTA final of the year in Toronto.

All Blacks' Proctor out of South Africa series, Mo'unga called up

New Zealand back Billy Proctor was ruled out of the four-Test series with South Africa Thursday after fracturing his shoulder with the experienced Richie Mo'unga called up as a replacement.

Jones says Japan 'watching videos of geese' for Australia clash

Japan coach Eddie Jones said Thursday that his team had been "watching videos of geese" as they prepare to face Australia, after losing narrowly to the Wallabies in last week's first Test.

Bangladesh quick Hasan reduces Australia to 74-4 at lunch

Bangladesh quick bowler Hasan Mahmud took two wickets on Thursday to reduce Australia to 74-4 at lunch after the hosts won the toss and chose to bat on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin.

Bloodied but unbowed, defending champ Shelton reaches Montreal final

Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off a nasty crash into a backcourt hoarding as he steamrolled Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday.

Seoul tech leads Asian stock gains as traders cheer US inflation

Seoul led gainers in Asian stocks Thursday as investors continued to push back into tech firms after a summer rout, with confidence boosted by easing US interest rate hike fears after data showed inflation slowing last month.

Wallabies make eight changes for return Japan Test

Australia coach Les Kiss made eight changes to his starting side on Thursday for their return clash against Japan, naming almost a completely new forward pack.

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