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'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit
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Bhutan battles 'existential' population crisis with birth drive
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Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
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Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal
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'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare
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Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children
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Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings
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Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
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Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
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Rennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting
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US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz
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Eddie Jones says 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track
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Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off
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Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
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NFL Seahawks sold to India-born billionaire Khosla's group
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Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory
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Argentina beat porous Wales in Nations Championship
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Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland
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New heat wave blasts US, could break records
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Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway
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Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win
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Italy icon Maldini gets key role with Italian FA
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Former skipper Knight to retire from England women's duty after Lord's Test
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England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
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England boss Borthwick coy over starting Pollock after Fiji hat-trick
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Paris landmarks shutter early as France bakes in latest heatwave
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Myanmar film wins top prize at Czech festival
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Noskova cries tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final
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Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
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Kriel seals thrilling win for South Africa over brave Scotland
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
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Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, officials say
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Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
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Lone foray cost Slock, says breakaway Tour de France partner
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Five-wicket Gaud stars before India run riot in women's Test at Lord's
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Tour de France stage to be shortened amid heatwave as sprinter Merlier doubles up
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France hosts S.Africa leader for talks, war remembrance
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Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee
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Pollock a hat-trick hero as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak
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Sunday's Tour de France ninth stage shortened due to 'intense heatwave'
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Ryu loses count as she blasts 60 for Evian lead
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Pollock scores a hat-trick as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak
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Merlier wins eighth stage of the Tour de France in bunch sprint
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Sinner defends Wimbledon crown against revitalised Zverev
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Former nearly-man Zverev on cusp of French Open-Wimbledon double
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Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, officials say
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Five-wicket Gaud puts India on top in inaugural women's Test at Lord's
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Marc Marquez still 'King of the Ring' after winning Sprint at German MotoGP
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Klopp reaches 'understanding' to take over as Germany coach
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US tried to get Navalny into Russia swap -- but then he died
Amid celebrations at getting a slew of US citizens and Kremlin opponents out of Russian prisons, the White House had one public regret Thursday: failure to get out an even bigger name -- Alexei Navalny.
Opposition's Machado 'fearing for my life' after Venezuela vote
Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she was in hiding and "fearing for my life" after calling for supporters to protest President Nicolas Maduro's contested reelection victory.
Opposition's Machado 'fearing for my life' after Venezuela election
Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she was in hiding and "fearing for my life" after calling for supporters to protest President Nicolas Maduro's contested reelection victory.
Russia frees US reporter in huge prisoner swap with West
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin murder were among two dozen prisoners freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.
Poisoned and jailed: Kremlin critic Kara-Murza
Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was released from a 25-year prison sentence on Thursday in a prisoner swap, has spent years warning the world of the dangers of a revanchist President Vladimir Putin.
Colombia rebels to halt attacks during UN biodiversity summit
Colombia's EMC guerrilla group said Thursday it would not launch attacks in the city of Cali during the upcoming COP16 UN biodiversity summit, as it had previously threatened.
How the Russia swap happened: secret talks, a hitman, and Biden's fateful call
The historic prisoner swap with Russia that freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich and 15 other Westerners was the fruit of painstaking, secret talks -- and one crucial phone call from President Joe Biden an hour before he dropped his reelection bid.
Israel wins its first two medals of Paris Olympics
Judoka Peter Paltchik won Israel's first medal of the Paris Olympics on Thursday, quickly followed by Inbar Lanir taking silver in the women's competition.
Diplomats exit Venezuela, opposition urges supporters to 'mobilize'
Argentine diplomats left Venezuela Thursday after being ordered out of the country amid an election dispute that has seen the opposition call its supporters to "mobilize" against the contested victory of Nicolas Maduro.
Iran, allies plan joint but limited retaliation against Israel
Iran and armed groups backed by it are preparing coordinated action meant to deter Israel but avert all-out war, sources and analysts said, after the killings of top Hamas and Hezbollah figures.
Israel wins first two medals at Paris Olympics
Judoka Peter Paltchik won Israel's first medal of the Paris Olympics on Thursday, quickly followed by Inbar Lanir taking silver in the women's competition.
'I'm leaving': Maduro victory sparks fears of new exodus of Venezuelans
A despondent Jose Vasquez, 31, has decided to join a mass exodus of Venezuelans seeking a better life elsewhere, having lost all hope in his future with the contested reelection of President Nicolas Maduro.
Iran, allies ready Israel response as funerals held for militant leaders
Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation on Thursday for the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, raising regional tensions as mourners filled Tehran's city centre calling for revenge.
Democrats vote to nominate Harris amid Trump race remark outrage
Kamala Harris will be confirmed as the Democratic US presidential nominee in an electronic vote that started Thursday, replacing the fanfare of in-person balloting that usually kicks off the party's national convention.
Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin killing were among 24 prisoners and two minors freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War, officials said.
Stocks flash red as economic worries weigh on markets
A US stocks rally fizzled out Thursday as economic data strengthening the case for a September US rate cut sparked worries about the economy slowing too much, while European stocks slumped on disappointing bank earnings.
Starmer backs police after unrest as teen in court over UK stabbings
A teenager appeared in court Thursday charged with murdering three girls in a stabbing attack, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer met police chiefs to discuss how to tackle the violent protests that followed the killings.
Nigeria police fire shots, tear gas to break up hardship protests
Nigerian security forces on Thursday fired shots in the air and tear gas to break up protesters in the northern city of Kano and the capital Abuja as thousands joined rallies across the country against the high cost of living.
Vacationing Macron takes back seat during Games
French President Emmanuel Macron has opted to take a back seat during the Olympic Games after weeks of domestic political turmoil, heading to his Mediterranean holiday residence and leaving Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to oversee proceedings in Paris.
Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: Turkey
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan were released Thursday, the Turkish government announced, in one of the biggest East-West prisoner swaps since the Cold War.
Russia to free US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: US media
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan are expected to be released by Russia as part of one of the biggest East-West prisoner swaps since the Cold War, according to US media Thursday.
Blinken hails closer ties with Mongolia in rare visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Mongolia on Thursday at the end of a 10-day tour of Asia, hailing growing ties with the landlocked democracy sandwiched between authoritarian powers China and Russia.
Nigeria police fire tear gas on hardship protests
Nigerian police fired tear gas on Thursday to break up several hundred protesters in the northern city of Kano and in the capital Abuja where demonstrators had joined in nationwide rallies against the high cost of living.
Stocks dip before UK interest rate call, amid earnings barrage
Europe's main stock markets retreated Thursday as dealers continued to digest hotter-than-expected eurozone inflation, although London losses were capped by bright earnings and a possible looming interest rate cut from the Bank of England.
Teen in court over UK stabbings as Starmer seeks to quell unrest
A teenager appeared in court Thursday charged with murdering three girls in a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party as violent protests over the attack erupted in several English cities.
Drone geeks help Ukraine hang on in the ruins of Chasiv Yar
Once a vibrant industrial hub, Chasiv Yar in Ukraine's east has been transformed into a smouldering wreck of mostly deserted streets and empty buildings.
In world first, EU's sweeping AI law enters into force
The European Union's landmark law on artificial intelligence came into force on Thursday, which Brussels vows will drive innovation while protecting citizens' rights.
Bangladesh police release student leaders after unrest
Bangladesh police on Thursday freed six student leaders whose campaign against civil service job quotas sparked deadly nationwide unrest, as the government looked to calm tensions and forestall fresh demonstrations.
Equities mixed after Fed rate cut hope, strong yen hits Tokyo
Stocks were mixed Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month, but Tokyo's Nikkei tumbled on a stronger yen following a hike by the Bank of Japan.
Most stocks rise on Fed rate cut hope but strong yen hits Tokyo
Most equity markets rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month, but Tokyo's Nikkei tumbled on a stronger yen following a hike by the Bank of Japan.
Calls for revenge at Iran funeral for Hamas chief Haniyeh
Iran held funeral processions on Thursday with calls for revenge after the killing in Tehran of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in a strike blamed on Israel.
Iran holds funeral for Hamas chief Haniyeh
Iran held funeral processions on Thursday for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh after he was killed in a strike in Tehran blamed on Israel.