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More than 7,300 excess deaths in France's historically hot summer so far
France saw more than 7,300 excess deaths during heatwaves so far this year, health authorities said Wednesday, as the country has also endured a record number of hot days since mid-June, according to an AFP analysis.
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Carlos Sainz signed a "multi-year" contract extension with Formula One team Williams on Wednesday to quash speculation about his future.
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Finch urges 'ultra-aggressive' response from stunned Australia
Aaron Finch has urged his battered Australian team to be "ultra-positive, ultra-aggressive" when they face Sri Lanka on Tuesday after their Twenty20 World Cup title defence was dealt a major blow by New Zealand.
Broncos QB Wilson out for Jets clash
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will miss Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets due to a hamstring injury with Brett Rypien taking his place, the NFL team said on Saturday.
Ferrari's Sainz clinches pole for USA Grand Prix in Austin
Carlos Sainz outpaced team-mate Charles Leclerc to take pole position as Ferrari dominated Saturday's tense qualifying for Sunday's United States Grand Prix.
Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz dead at 78
Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who made the energy drink a global phenomenon and forged a title-winning Formula One team and a sports empire, died on Saturday aged 78, the company said.
McIlroy grabs CJ Cup lead in bid to regain top ranking
Rory McIlroy, chasing a title repeat and a return to the number one world ranking spot, fired two eagles in a four-under par 67 on Saturday to seize a one-shot lead at the US PGA Tour CJ Cup.
Russia's Makhachev ousts MMA lightweight king Oliveira
Islam Makhachev has always moved like a champion and on Saturday at UFC 280 the Russian became one, dethroning the man who had previously been considered the lightweight king, Charles Oliveira, via second-round submission.
Lacazette winner gives Blanc first win as Lyon coach
Alexandre Lacazette's late goal handed Laurent Blanc his first victory as Lyon coach on Saturday as his new club beat Montpellier 2-1 to end a six-match winless run in Ligue 1.
Red Bull boss 'appalled' by F1 cost cap 'cheat' claim
Red Bull boss Christian Horner on Saturday hit out at McLaren counterpart Zak Brown for making "shocking" accusations of cheating over breaches of Formula One's cost cap regulations.
Madrid turn on the style to beat Sevilla and increase Liga lead
Just when it seemed Real Madrid might consider dropping points in the title race, the champions calmly moved up a gear to secure a 3-1 win over Sevilla on Saturday and extend their La Liga lead.
Verstappen fastest in final free practice
Red Bull's world champion Max Verstappen was fastest in Saturday's gusty third and final free practice session for the United States Grand Prix, the Dutchman beating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.320 seconds.
Tanzanian firefighters battle blaze on Mount Kilimanjaro
More than 300 people have been mobilised to tackle a blaze on the slopes of Tanzania's famous Mount Kilimanjaro, local officials said Saturday, with police and local people helping firefighters.
American Sargeant to drive for Williams if licence secured
American Logan Sargeant will drive for Williams in the 2023 season, subject to him securing the necessary super licence, team chief Jost Capito said on Saturday.
Scotland omission 'good' for fly-half Russell
Fly-half Finn Russell said on Saturday it was a "good" thing he had been omitted from Scotland's autumn Tests squad after guiding his club Racing 92 to a 38-81 win over Montpellier in the Top 14.
Casemiro's last-gasp leveller rescues Man Utd in Chelsea draw
Casemiro rescued Manchester United as the Brazil midfielder grabbed his first goal for the club in stoppage-time to salvage a dramatic 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Saturday.
Diaz double sends Milan second
Spain attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz scored twice as AC Milan beat Monza 4-1 on Saturday to go above Atalanta to second in Serie A.
Major Hurricane Roslyn approaches Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Roslyn strengthened to a major Category 4 storm on Saturday as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially damaging winds, dangerous storm surge and flash flooding.
Bayern's Choupo-Moting 'looking forward' to Lewandowski reunion
Bayern Munich forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will look to continue his hot streak heading into Wednesday's clash with former teammate Robert Lewandowski away at Barcelona.
England's Curran sets sights on deflated Australia at World Cup
Sam Curran on Saturday became the first Englishman to bag a five-wicket haul in a T20 international -- and then put holders Australia in his crosshairs at the World Cup.
Liverpool lose at Forest, Haaland hits double for Man City
Liverpool's Premier League title challenge suffered another massive blow in a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest as Erling Haaland returned Manchester City to winning ways in a 3-1 victory over Brighton.
Bayern one point from top spot after Hoffenheim win
Bayern Munich climbed to within one point of Bundesliga leaders Union Berlin after a comfortable 2-0 win away at Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Scotland outcast Russell's 'bag of tricks' helps Racing to Montpellier win
Centre Francis Saili said Finn Russell's "bag of tricks" were key after the Scotland fly-half scored 18 points in Racing 92's 38-31 home win over Top 14 champions Montpellier on Saturday in his first game since being omitted from his country's squad for the autumn Tests.
'Hurt' for holders Australia but England make winning World Cup start
Holders Australia suffered a thumping by New Zealand in their Twenty20 World Cup opener but England launched their title charge with a win over Afghanistan on Saturday.
Scotland outcast Russell kicks Racing to Montpellier win
Scotland's Finn Russell scored 18 points in Racing 92's 38-31 home win over Top 14 champions Montpellier on Saturday in his first game since being omitted from his country's squad for the autumn Tests.
Liverpool revival cut short by shock Forest loss
Liverpool's mini-revival came to a crashing halt with a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, who secured just their second Premier League win for 23 years thanks to Taiwo Awoniyi's goal.
Curran-inspired England beat Afghanistan to launch World Cup bid
Sam Curran's breathtaking five-wicket haul and some spectacular fielding led England to a five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their opening match at the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday in Perth.
Nottingham Forest end any hint of a Liverpool revival
Liverpool’s mini-revival came to a crashing halt with a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, who secured just their second Premier League win for 23 years thanks to Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal.
S.Africa's Zuma accuses successor Ramaphosa of graft, treason
South Africa's graft-accused former president Jacob Zuma on Saturday accused his successor, Cyril Ramaphosa, of corruption and treason following a cash heist scandal at the latter's farm.
S.Africa's Zuma says successor Ramaphosa 'corrupt', committed 'treason'
South Africa's graft-accused former president Jacob Zuma on Saturday accused his successor, Cyril Ramaphosa, of corruption and committing treason following a cash heist scandal at the latter's farm.
Iranians strike as Mahsa Amini protests enter sixth week
Shopkeepers and factory workers went on strike in Iran on Saturday as nationwide protests sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini entered a sixth week, activists said.
Clinical New Zealand thump holders Australia at T20 World Cup
New Zealand thrashed hosts and defending champions Australia by 89 runs on Saturday to start the Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 in style and avenge defeat in last year's final.
Opening race of World Cup ski season cancelled due to bad weather
The new World Cup ski season got off to a false start on Saturday when organisers cancelled the women's giant slalom in Soelden just hours before it was due to begin because of bad weather conditions.
New Zealand thrash defending champions Australia at T20 World Cup
New Zealand thrashed hosts and defending champions Australia by 89 runs on Saturday to start the Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 in style and avenge defeat in last year's final.