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Fery targets Wimbledon final birthday present after royal seal of approval
Arthur Fery is targeting a fairytale Wimbledon final on his birthday after the history-making British wildcard got a good luck message from the Queen.
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MLB pitching great Verlander to retire after 2026 season
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in Major League Baseball at 43, will retire after the 2026 season, he said on Wednesday.
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Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach Ouahbi
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players have to believe they can become the first African winners of the World Cup after storming into the last 32 unbeaten.
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TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trial
A French court will rule Thursday on whether oil and gas giant TotalEnergies breached its legal duty to address environmental risks in a high-stakes climate case brought by NGOs and the city of Paris.
Health
'Master key' vaccine technique may 'prevent next pandemic': researchers
Known by acronyms that need no explanation, viruses like Covid, Sars and Ebola conjure up images of medics in protective suits and spark fear in populations worldwide.
Culture
Spice Girls' debut 'Wannabe' turns 30, amid reunion talk
The Spice Girls burst onto the music scene with the release of their infectious debut "Wannabe" 30 years ago on Friday, carving a place in pop history championing Girl Power, and leaving their mark on fashion and global culture.
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Curacao belong on World Cup stage, says Advocaat
Curacao boss Dick Advocaat said the World Cup debutants have proved they belong on football's biggest stage as they prepare to face Ivory Coast on Thursday with a place in the last 32 at stake.
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Nagelsmann feels Germany 'punished' for topping World Cup group
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Wednesday he believes his side are at a disadvantage as World Cup group winners due to reduced preparation time for their last-32 tie.
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Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32
Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil.
Bosnia beat Qatar to reach World Cup knockout stages for first time
Bosnia-Herzegovina reached the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match on Wednesday.
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Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
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Brazil advance at World Cup as Swiss, Canada reach last 32
Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Switzerland and Canada sealed their place in the last 32.
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Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots to reach World Cup last 32
Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit.
Sports
Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to maintain World Cup momentum
Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil.
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Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, destroying buildings
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
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Envision Pharma Group Promotes Jennifer Lospinoso to President, Riparian
FAIRFIELD, CT / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2026 / Envision Pharma Group (Envision) has appointed Jennifer (Jenn) Lospinoso as President of Riparian, its business unit focused on pricing, access, and value optimization for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Culture
Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research
Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures.
Culture
Space shuttle ready for new mission in California
The Space Shuttle Endeavour, which took astronauts into orbit 25 times, went on display at the California Science Center on its final mission Wednesday.
Sports
Tunisia coach Renard demands pride in final World Cup outing
Tunisia's emergency coach Herve Renard has called on his team to play with "pride and dignity" in their final World Cup match on Thursday after a disastrous campaign.
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Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32
Switzerland and Canada became the latest teams to book their places in the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Brazil aimed to seal their passage to the last 32.
Sports
Wyatt-Hodge stars as England ease into Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's fine innings at the top of the order laid the foundation for England's 38-run win over the West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday as the tournament hosts moved into the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup.
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup
Bosnia-Herzegovina are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match on Wednesday.
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Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.
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Korda chases 3rd straight major at Women's PGA Championship
Nelly Korda is chasing her third straight major at the Women's PGA Championship, but the world number one says she won't be focusing on her chance of the rare feat.
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Scheffler says PGA Tour headed 'in right direction' with two-tier system
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's still digesting the radical overhaul planned for the PGA Tour but believes elite golf in the United States is "heading in the right direction".
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Pulisic fitness boost as US seek knockout momentum against Turkey
Christian Pulisic said Wednesday he has recovered from his calf injury and the United States are eager for a third straight World Cup win against Turkey to take momentum into the knockout rounds.
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Britain's Draper continues promising start under Andy Murray
Britain's Jack Draper continued his promising start under the guidance of three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray with a straight sets victory over compatriot Jack Pinnington Jones in the ATP Eastbourne tournament on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong arrests two for allegedly selling 'seditious' material
Hong Kong police have arrested two people for allegedly selling items "with seditious intent", authorities said early Thursday, with local outlets reporting one of the items was a biography of jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai.
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Laporte wary of Uruguay will to avoid World Cup exit against Spain
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte said the European champions must be wary of an onslaught from Uruguay as Marcelo Bielsa's side aim to avoid an embarrassing early World Cup exit.
Health
Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week: WHO
Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to begin next week, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
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Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants
The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on Wednesday announced it was setting up a grant for every athlete who takes part in the Games.
No price shock for 'GTA VI' as gamers gear up for preorders
Gamers impatient for "Grand Theft Auto VI" to hit consoles in November learned Wednesday they will not face a widely-anticipated price shock, as developer Rockstar Games announced details of preorders set to open at midnight on Thursday.
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'Inhumane': Gaza flotilla activists recount Israeli detention ordeal
Cracked bones, humiliation, sexual assault: Pro-Palestinian activists recounted the abuse they say they suffered from Israeli authorities for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month, which has sparked multiple investigations and international outcry.
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Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper cover
Martin Dubravka became Tottenham's fourth signing of a busy off-season on Wednesday in a move that is expected to open the door for Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club.
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Verstappen seeking home boost with Red Bull upgrades
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen heads into his Red Bull team’s home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend boosted by a major upgrade package and seeking his first win of the season and a record-extending fifth win at the event.
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'You have to work': Riders brave Rome heat for survival
Delivery riders dashed around Rome in the hottest hours of the day on Wednesday as activists with a thermal imaging camera detected blistering temperatures in the streets.
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise for curfew breach
Returning captain Ben Stokes insisted he had been "man enough" to apologise to his England team-mates after missing the last Test for breaching a curfew.
Health
France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had flown back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise after curfew breach
Returning captain Ben Stokes insisted he had been "man enough" to apologise to his England team-mates after missing the last Test for breaching a curfew.
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'GTA VI' preorders mark first test for biggest game of 2026
"Grand Theft Auto VI" could start breaking records months ahead of the game's November 19 release, as preorders open at midnight on Thursday for the long-awaited new instalment in the rollicking gangster saga.
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London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones
London's Metropolitan Police force said Wednesday it will expand the use of drones, artificial intelligence and live facial recognition technology, which has been criticised by rights campaigners.