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Zheng shocks Swiatek in another incredible US Open comeback
Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen, who had to come through US Open qualifying, stunned six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals on Monday.
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Andreeva survives in three sets against Potapova
Fifth-seeded French Open champion Mirra Andreeva of Russia shook off a slow start to beat Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-4 6-3 on Monday and punch her ticket to the US Open quarter-finals.
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Spectacular images of lava flowing down the slopes of an erupting Mount Etna have drawn flocks of tourists to the Italian volcano -- to the worry of local guides.
Grieving Argentine icon Messi unsure about playing on 'much longer'
Argentina superstar and inspiration behind his country's 2022 World Cup victory Lionel Messi said Wednesday he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge Messi.
England captain Root tells players to be 'adults' as he ditches curfew
Joe Root said Wednesday there would be no curfew in place during his second spell as England Test captain.
Nigeria kidnap victims escape 'hellfire' captivity beaten, malnourished
Visibly frail and malnourished children and women lay on rows of hospital beds, their bodies bearing the scars of six months of captivity deep in the Nigerian bush.
Total solar eclipse to cast its shadow over Europe
Millions of people will turn their gaze towards the heavens on Wednesday to witness one of nature's greatest spectacles -- a rare total solar eclipse -- as it sweeps over mainland Europe to briefly turn day into night.
Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims
Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning for victims of an earthquake that demolished buildings in the west of the country, killing more than 200 people.
Warholm on track in bid for fourth Euro hurdles gold
Karsten Warholm kept his bid for a second gold of the European championships in Birmingham and a fourth 400m hurdles title on track as he sailed through qualifiers on Wednesday.
44 lives lost after ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
At least 44 people drowned after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, police said Wednesday, releasing an updated toll a day after the disaster.
Extreme weather, jellyfish knock one-fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline
France on Wednesday recorded a more than 20 percent shortfall in nuclear power production capacity, a record deficit caused by environmentally related outages linked to drought, extreme heat and a jellyfish invasion.
China tech giant Tencent's Q2 profit down as AI push builds
Chinese tech firm Tencent posted quarterly net profit Wednesday that was short of expectations, as the gaming and advertising giant looks to monetise its heavy investment in artificial intelligence.
Bangladesh get Das fitness boost for daunting Australia task
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Wednesday declared wicketkeeper Litton Das "100 percent fit" for the first Test against Australia while suggesting the tourists could play two spinners.
Rod Stewart cancels tour dates after heart surgery
British rock star Rod Stewart, 81, has cancelled forthcoming US tour dates after having a heart operation, his social media announced.
One dead, 172 rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia
One woman died and more than 170 were rescued after a ferry caught fire off the Indonesian tourist island of Bali on Wednesday, a rescue official said, in the second such incident in days.
How Britain's mapmakers track climate change
Once used to defend Britain's shores against Napoleonic France, the Ordnance Survey's detailed maps are now essential for tracking and adapting to climate change.
Hazlewood gets Australia nod ahead of Boland for Bangladesh Test
Australia on Wednesday opted for Josh Hazlewood ahead of fellow quick Scott Boland for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon returned after a long-term injury.
Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment in court
With billions of users around the world, Meta will defend itself against allegations of harming children in a new trial in the United States this week, which experts describe as social media's big tobacco moment.
Colombia rescuers find woman alive as quake death toll passes 200
Colombian rescuers pulled a 32-year-old woman alive from the rubble of a collapsed building Tuesday, sparking cheers and applause as exhausted crews raced to find more survivors from the country's strongest earthquake in a century.
Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff
World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Tuesday and reach the WTA Toronto Masters semi-finals, where she will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff.
Colombia rescuers find woman alive as quake death toll passes 240
Colombian rescuers pulled a 32-year-old woman alive from the rubble of a collapsed building Tuesday, sparking cheers and applause as exhausted crews raced to find more survivors from the country's strongest earthquake in a century.
Passengers rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia
A navy vessel and other ships rushed in Tuesday to rescue over 100 people from a ferry on fire off the tourist island of Bali, officials said, in the second such incident in days.
Charges dropped against Bondi Beach attack hero
Australian police dropped assault charges on Wednesday against a man lauded for his bravery during last year's mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
The perfect storm that turbocharged Venezuela's twin quakes
A dangerous cocktail of tectonic positioning, loose earth and shoddy construction contributed to the unprecedented damage caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes, experts say.
Colombians dig through rubble as quake death toll surpasses 240
Rescuers, soldiers and volunteers searched through collapsed apartment blocks and office buildings Tuesday across western Colombia, racing to find survivors after the country's strongest earthquake in a century killed at least 241 people and left many more homeless.
Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis
Ben Shelton took another step toward defending his ATP Montreal Masters title on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-1 quarter-finals hammering of Jakub Mensik for his 10th straight victory in Canada.
Karbon-X and Core Energy Sign Letter of Intent to Explore Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure in South America
Collaboration provides Karbon-X with an opportunity to apply its project development and carbon market capabilities to commercial transportation infrastructure in the Southern Cone.
What to know about the total solar eclipse
Day will briefly turn into night across a swathe of northern Spain on Wednesday, when the Moon will completely cover the Sun during a rare total solar eclipse.
Tentoglou claims fourth Euro long jump title, injured Jacobs falters
Greece's Miltiadis Tentoglou soared out to a record-equalling fourth European long jump title in Birmingham on Tuesday, but Italian Marcell Jacobs was unable to claim a third 100m gold.
Jodar, Nakashima to make Masters semis debuts in Montreal
Teenage Spaniard Rafael Jodar booked a semi-final spot in only his fifth ATP Masters 1000 event by holding off France's Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 on Tuesday at Montreal.
All Blacks knew Nonu would perform solo Haka - coach Rennie
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said he knew before a 54-0 tour victory over the Sharks in Durban on Tuesday that former All Black Ma'a Nonu would perform a solo Haka.
Chilean veteran Sanchez signs with MLS club Montreal
Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez, a former Barcelona and Arsenal star, has signed with CF Montreal through at least the 2027 season, the Major League Soccer club announced on Tuesday.
Britain's Glave upstages Jacobs to win European 100m gold
Britain's Romell Glave upstaged two-time defending champion Marcell Jacobs to win European men's 100m gold in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez
Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez married on Tuesday, according to a photograph posted on the Portuguese football superstar's Instagram account.