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China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Japanese rugby U-turns on limits on naturalised players
Norway's King Harald V, unifying force who weathered family storms
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Climate change hits trout and salmon in UK's prized chalk streams
A fly fisherman cast his line into the crystal-clear waters of the Itchen, a chalk stream in Hampshire in southern England, home to salmon and trout hit by climate change.
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Boston Legacy FC Delays White Stadium Debut to 2028
Boston Legacy FC has confirmed that its long-awaited move to the renovated White Stadium in Franklin Park will take place in 2028, pushing back the original timeline by one year. The delay follows a recent state Supreme Judicial Court decision that resolved legal disputes surrounding the construction project, allowing work to proceed without further litigation.
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'No miracle solution' as French Open insists night sessions will stay
French Open night sessions will remain despite the reservations of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic whose epic quarter-final clash ended at 1:15 Wednesday morning in front of thousands of shivering fans, many of whom were huddled in blankets to keep out the biting cold.
Bale writes goodbye letter to Real Madrid: 'This dream became a reality'
Gareth Bale wrote a farewell letter to Real Madrid on Wednesday, the Welshman bringing an end to his nine-year spell at the Spanish club, where he said his "dream became a reality".
West Ham's Zouma handed community service for cat cruelty
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma was on Wednesday ordered to carry out 180 hours of community service after he admitted kicking and slapping his pet cat.
Liverpool receive over 5,000 complaints about Champions League chaos
Liverpool have received more than 5,000 complaints from supporters in 24 hours regarding the chaos surrounding Saturday's Champions League final, according to club chief executive Billy Hogan.
England recall Broad and Anderson as Potts makes debut in New Zealand opener
England have recalled veteran pace bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad to their side for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday while giving a debut to Durham quick Matthew Potts.
French interior minister accused of lying over Champions League chaos
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin came under pressure on Wednesday over the chaos that marred the Champions League final at the weekend between Liverpool and Real Madrid which he has blamed on ticket scams.
Police probe death of star Bollywood singer KK at 53
Indian police said Wednesday they are investigating the death of star Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, who died at age 53 after a concert.
Cyprus takes risky bet on casinos
Europe's largest gaming resort, the City of Dreams Mediterranean, is emerging from bulldozed vineyards and lemon groves on Cyprus's southern coast.
Star Bollywood singer KK dies after concert at 53
Star Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died of a heart attack at age 53 after a concert, officials said Wednesday, prompting a flood of tributes.
De Klerk latest World Cup-winning Springbok heading to Japan
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Faf de Klerk will join Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles next season, the club said Wednesday, in the latest big-name coup for the ambitious league.
Shanghai eases Covid curbs in step towards ending lockdown
Shanghai eased a range of Covid-19 restrictions on Wednesday in a step towards returning to normal after a two-month lockdown that confined residents of the megacity to their homes and battered China's economy.
Dustin Johnson heads field for $25 mn Saudi-backed LIV Golf opener
Former world number one Dustin Johnson will head the field for the inaugural $25 million LIV Golf Invitational Series event in England next week, the Saudi-backed golf circuit said Wednesday.
Royal family's biggest fan gets ready for jubilee
It takes agility to get past the thousands of commemorative pictures and teacups piled up in the London home of Margaret Tyler, one of the UK's biggest collectors of royal memorabilia.
10 dead, around 20 missing after Hurricane Agatha hits Mexico
The toll from Hurricane Agatha climbed to at least ten dead and around 20 missing in southern Mexico, where heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding, local officials said Tuesday.
UK forgets crisis to party for queen's jubilee
Putting aside a biting inflationary crisis and doubts over the monarchy's future, Britons are set to party this week to mark a record-breaking 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II.
Dustin Johnson heads field for $25 mn Saudi-backed LIV Golf event
Former world number one Dustin Johnson will head the field for the inaugural $25 million LIV Golf Invitational Series event in England next week, the Saudi-backed golf circuit said Wednesday.
Kerr the constant as Warriors dynasty endures
Eight years that have seen the Golden State Warriors rise and fall and rise again have featured one constant in "visionary" head coach Steve Kerr.
Warriors, Celtics poised for NBA Finals classic
A resurgent Golden State Warriors are bidding to reclaim their throne at basketball's summit against a Boston Celtics team chasing history when the NBA Finals tip-off on Thursday.
Nadal says 'I haven't won anything yet' and warns 'too late' to play
Rafael Nadal insisted he still has work to do to win a 14th French Open despite knocking out Novak Djokovic and said it was "too late" to be playing after their quarter-final ended in the early hours of Wednesday.
Djokovic hails 'champion' Nadal but 'not surprised' by injury recovery
Novak Djokovic hailed Rafael Nadal as a "great champion" after losing an epic late-night French Open quarter-final, but added he was "not surprised" by his rival's recovery from a debilitating injury.
Nicklaus pledges allegiance to PGA after Saudi offer
Jack Nicklaus pledged his allegiance to the PGA Tour on Tuesday, saying no amount of money could have tempted him to take on a leadership role with a new Saudi-backed golf series.
Djokovic v Nadal - seven of the best
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal met for the 59th time at the French Open on Tuesday and served up another epic as Nadal triumphed in their quarter-final.
Nadal v Djokovic: French Open meetings
Rafael Nadal claimed a dramatic four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-finals in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Korda taking it slow at US Women's Open after blood clot scare
World number two Nelly Korda says she will be looking no further than the first tee at the US Women's Open on Thursday as she returns for her first tournament in four months following a blood clot scare.
French Open day 10: Who said what
Who said what on the 10th day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday:
Nadal downs Djokovic in late-night epic to reach 15th French Open semi-final
Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.
Djokovic v Nadal -- key passages from chapter 59
Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.
Nadal wins epic four-set clash with Djokovic to make French Open semis
Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.
3 dead, 8 missing after Hurricane Agatha hits Mexico
Hurricane Agatha left at least three people dead and eight missing in southern Mexico, where heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding, officials said Tuesday.
3 dead, 8 missing after Hurricane Agatha hits Mexico provoca daños en carreteras en la costa del Pacífico mexicano
Hurricane Agatha left at least three people dead and eight missing in southern Mexico, where heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding, officials said Tuesday.
14 miners trapped in Colombian coal mine
Fourteen miners are trapped in a coal mine in northern Colombia after an underground explosion, the mayor of the town said on Tuesday.
K-pop supergroup BTS 'devastated' by US hate crimes
South Korean K-pop sensations BTS didn't sing a word but in a White House visit Tuesday to meet President Joe Biden the supergroup's message against anti-Asian racism came loud and clear.