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One million Afghan children suffer 'life-threatening' malnutrition: UN
One million children in Afghanistan are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition in a worsening crisis sweeping the country, the United Nations warned Tuesday.
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Sri Lanka trail India by 238 runs in second Test
Sri Lanka were fighting hard to avoid the follow-on when rain brought an early end to play on day three of the second Test against India, with the hosts on 265-8 on Tuesday.
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Euro champ Jacobs hoping for Diamond League finals wildcard
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Norrie nails ATP Cincinnati win over Murray
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Ceccon claims Euro 100m backstroke gold, on-form Proud wins 50m free
Thomas Ceccon won the men's 100 metre backstroke at swimming's European Championships on Wednesday, claiming his third gold medal of the event.
UK police detail 'remarkable' probe into IS 'Beatles' cell
UK police lifted the lid Wednesday on a years-long probe into the notorious Islamic State (IS) kidnap-and-murder cell dubbed the "Beatles" by their captives.
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
The World Health Organization called Wednesday for people infected with monkeypox to avoid exposing animals to the virus following a first reported case of human-to-dog transmission.
Man Utd legend Giggs cites disciplinary record in assault trial
Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs, on trial for assaulting and coercively controlling an ex-girlfriend, told a UK court Wednesday that his record of one sending off in a 24-year career showed he was not prone to violence.
South Africa's Rabada and Nortje rock England in first Test
South Africa quicks Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje did the damage as England slumped to 116-6 before heavy rain forced an early end to the opening day of the first Test at Lord's on Wednesday.
Sevilla sign youngster Nianzou from Bayern
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Ronaldo cautioned by police after allegedly slapping phone from fan's hand
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Baaeed evokes memories of Frankel in International demolition job
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Police arrest suspect in deadly Ecuador blast
Ecuadoran police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in a weekend blast that killed five people in the port city of Guayaquil and was blamed by the government on organized crime, the interior minister said Wednesday.
Quintana disqualified from Tour de France over tramadol use
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Exeter sign veteran Australia prop Sio
Exeter have signed Australia prop Scott Sio from Super Rugby side the Brumbies, the English Premiership club announced Wednesday.
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Damaged freighter blocks traffic at drought-hit Rhine
A stranded cargo ship caused traffic to be halted Wednesday at the Rhine river in western Germany after suffering a technical fault, authorities said, at a time when water transport was already ailing from a drought.
South Africa's Rabada sparks England collapse in first Test
Ben Stokes was dismissed on the stroke of lunch on the opening day of the first Test between England and South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday, to leave his side perilously placed on 100-5.
Swiss Guard faints during papal audience
A Swiss Guard fainted during Pope Francis' weekly audience Wednesday, hitting the floor with a clang while still clutching his halberd, as a concerned pontiff looked on.
Rabada passed fit as South Africa bowl against England in 1st Test
Fit-again South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was set to be thrust straight into the action as Proteas captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against England at Lord's on Wednesday.
Ronaldo blasts 'lies' over Man Utd future
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at the "lies" surrounding reports about his future at Manchester United.
Climate change driving unprecedented forest fire loss
Forest fires supercharged by climate change are burning twice as much global tree cover as 20 years ago, according to a data Wednesday showing the equivalent of 16 football pitches are now lost every minute.
Women surfers return to daunting Olympic wave at 'End of the Road'
Elite women surfers returned to competition at "the world's heaviest wave" in Tahiti on Wednesday, ending a 16-year absence and getting a taste of the daunting challenge at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics exec arrested over bribery allegations
A board member for the Tokyo Olympics was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of taking bribes, prosecutors said, along with three other men connected to the scandal.
Musk says tweet about buying Manchester United was a joke
Elon Musk tweeted on Tuesday that "I'm not buying any sports teams", calling a viral post about him purchasing Manchester United a joke.
Muscat shrugs off Iniesta threat as Asian Champions League returns
Yokohama F Marinos manager Kevin Muscat said Wednesday his team would not fear Andres Iniesta when they face Vissel Kobe in Thursday's Asian Champions League round-of-16 showdown.
Earning its stripes: tech bid to crack tiger trade
In a town in northeastern Scotland, Debbie Banks looks for clues to track down criminals as she clicks through a database of tiger skins.
New Zealand Rugby stick with Foster as All Blacks coach
Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks through to next year's World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday, giving him a vote of confidence following recent poor performances.
Elon Musk tweets he is 'buying Manchester United'
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Tiger Woods huddling with PGA players over LIV split
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