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Australia limits migration
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August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor
The EU's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer.
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Antonelli faces new challenge after stirring triumph in Monza
After "walking on water" in Monza, Kimi Antonelli faces an entirely different challenge at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix as he bids to continue his record-breaking assault on the world championship.
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US Supreme Court rules against man whose dreadlocks were cut off in prison
The US Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a devout Rastafarian whose knee-length dreadlocks were forcibly shorn in jail cannot sue state prison officials for damages.
American Michele Kang agrees deal to buy French club Lyon
American businesswoman Michele Kang has reached an agreement to buy French club Lyon, which she has run for the past year, current owners Eagle Football Group (EFG) announced on Tuesday.
Shootout traps tourists at Rio sunrise lookout
Dozens of tourists were trapped Tuesday at a popular sunrise viewpoint in Rio de Janeiro as a gun battle broke out between police and drug traffickers, in the second such incident to affect visitors to the city this year.
Ipswich hire Gary O'Neil as manager
Ipswich hired Gary O'Neil as their new manager on Tuesday after Kieran McKenna stepped down following their promotion to the Premier League.
Heatwave sparks health warnings across Europe
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, sparking health warnings.
Lake wins Wales captaincy race ahead of Morgan
Dewi Lake has been named Wales rugby union captain for their forthcoming internationals after beating Jac Morgan to the role.
Reports of Dupont inclusion in France squad 'bordering on annoying' says Galthie
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday reports about Antoine Dupont's participation in the Nations Championship was "bordering on annoying" after he named a preliminary squad for the three Tests in July.
England coach McCullum denies rift with 'good friend' Stokes
England coach Brendon McCullum has denied his relationship with Ben Stokes was damaged by the nightclub controversy that forced the captain into exile for the second Test defeat against New Zealand.
Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle
Gennaro Gattuso will make his return to coaching with Lazio after being hired by the ailing Serie A club on Tuesday, nearly three months after his short tenure as Italy coach ended in World Cup qualification failure.
Why the heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains
The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possible.
Banned Vondrousova insists she has 'never doped'
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova insisted she "never doped" after an anti-doping watchdog had banned her from tennis for four years on Monday.
UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for faster action on global warming, challenging AI firms to "come clean" about their environmental footprint and warning that fossil fuels were driving climate and energy crises.
England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France overcame weather chaos before advancing to the knockout rounds alongside Norway.
Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
When Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from.
Australia withholds Pacific climate fund reports over risk of diplomatic 'damage'
Australia has refused to release internal papers about a trust fund for a climate-vulnerable Pacific nation, telling AFP the documents could inflict diplomatic "damage".
Kenya police violence victims say compensation promise a 'smokescreen'
Two years ago, Gen-Z protests marked a new era for Kenyan politics, but led to dozens of deaths, and devastated families are unimpressed with government promises of compensation.
Antetokounmpo joining Miami Heat in blockbuster: reports
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks, multiple US media outlets including ESPN reported on Monday.
Fineanganofo rethinks Newcastle move after All Blacks call-up
Uncapped wing Fehi Fineanganofo said he hoped to get out of his contract to play for English club Newcastle to pursue a place at the 2027 World Cup, after being named in the All Blacks squad.
'Let's be realistic': Haaland cools Norway's World Cup expectations
Erling Haaland said Norway must be realistic about what they can achieve at the World Cup after qualifying for the last 32 on Monday with a 3-2 win over Senegal.
Lightning, downpour, a two-hour delay: bad weather hits the World Cup
Fans at the 2026 World Cup in North America had been warned there was a possibility that games could be disrupted by bad weather.
Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32.
Last one the best one? How Messi keeps doing it at World Cup
He knew what Lionel Messi was going to do and had a plan to stop it -- and then the Argentina captain struck twice anyway in becoming the leading scorer in World Cup history.
Ronaldo 'a role model' says Portugal coach after slow World Cup start
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised Cristiano Ronaldo as "a good example for all of us" but refused to confirm if the veteran captain would start his team's World Cup clash with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
Savea 'embraces challenge' of leading All Blacks towards World Cup
New captain Ardie Savea said he would "embrace the challenge" of leading the All Blacks in the Dave Rennie era, after taking on the job with a little over a year to go until the Rugby World Cup.
Savea 'embraces challlenge' of leading All Blacks towards World Cup
New captain Ardie Savea said he would "embrace the challenge" of leading the All Blacks in the Dave Rennie era, after taking on the job with a little over a year to go until the Rugby World Cup.
Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm.
France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm delay
The World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday restarted after a severe weather alert led to the half-time interval lasting over two hours.
World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures
Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by two vastly different characters -- Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as weather chaos temporarily halted France's bid to join the South Americans in the knockout rounds.
England 'can beat any opponent' at World Cup, says Rice
Declan Rice said England should not fear anyone in their quest to end a 60-year wait for World Cup glory after setting the "benchmark" with a dominant opening victory over Croatia.
'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit
A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is among the highlights of a UK exhibition exploring the birth of the United States.