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Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic latest-ever US Open finish
Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the US Open quarter-finals at 3:34 am Wednesday, falling to Ben Shelton in an epic five-set thriller that broke the record for latest finish ever at Flushing Meadows.
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'Long live Chairman Mao': Supporters pay respects to founder of Communist China
Fifty years after his death, diehard fans of the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong lined up Wednesday in his hometown to pay homage, holding portraits, flags and huge floral tributes.
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Root named England Test captain, Fleming appointed coach
Joe Root was named as England Test captain for a second spell on Thursday, with ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming appointed as head coach.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club: reports
Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday.
Japan quake toll hits 34 as survivors struggle in heat
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to find survivors from a wrecked shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake two days earlier hit 34 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
Rain dampens France fire, as Spain reports 'almost no flames'
Firefighters in France on Thursday were hopeful a massive forest fire was no longer spreading, as Spain said there were "almost no flames" left after a similar blaze near Madrid.
India's history-making stand-in cricket captain Rahane retires
India's Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a career highlighted by his leadership during a remarkable 2021 Test series victory in Australia.
Japanese survivors deal with second quake disaster in 10 years
Sachi Nishiyama spent two years in temporary housing after twin quakes devastated southwestern Japan in 2016. This week, she slept in her car after a new, powerful tremor that killed at least 30 people.
Stranded boats, out-of-work fishermen as Danube hits record lows
The tourist port in the Romanian town of Corabia, on the banks of the Danube river, is deserted except for a few pleasure boats stranded in the algae.
South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers Thursday that he took "full responsibility" for his team's failure to advance from their group at the World Cup.
Nolan's 'Odyssey' boosts sales of mythology tales in UK
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas, but sparked huge interest in the UK in Homer's epic poem and other Greek and Roman mythology works.
Japan quake toll hits 30 as survivors struggle in heat
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 30 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
'It's exhausting': southwest Japan deals with second big quake in 10 years
Sachi Nishiyama spent two years in temporary housing after twin quakes devastated southwestern Japan in 2016. This week, after another deadly jolt, she slept in her car which offers air conditioning and privacy, but is "exhausting".
Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 28 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
Son at the double as MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX 4-3
Son Heung-min scored twice to lead the Major League Soccer All-Stars to a 4-3 win over their Liga MX counterparts on Wednesday in the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Australia ask for more information on FIFA sell-off plan
Football Australia on Thursday said they had asked for more details from FIFA on the proposal to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup so they can better understand the implications.
French teen fined in Singapore 'straw licking' case
A French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city state.
Stokes should return for 'one more Ashes': Australia coach McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Ben Stokes has "a lot of good cricket left in him" and believes England's new Test coach should lure him of international retirement for the Ashes.
Ngumoha scores as Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in New York friendly
Liverpool won their second straight match under new coach Andoni Iraolo as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday.
Up to 23 feared dead in Japan quake
Up to 23 people were feared dead on Thursday after a major earthquake in Japan, with four bodies now pulled out from the tangled wreckage of a shopping mall ripped apart by a suspected massive gas explosion.
Australian regulator says Telegram breached online safety law
Australia's cyber safety watchdog took court action Thursday against Telegram, alleging the global messaging platform had failed to remove terrorism material.
De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs, but can't promise starting role
Roberto De Zerbi said he wants in-demand midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay at Tottenham, but cannot guarantee the Sweden World Cup player a starting role.
De Minaur tops Tsitsipas to set up Hewitt clash in Washington
Alex de Minaur launched his Washington Open title defense with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday to set an all-Australian clash with teen Cruz Hewitt.
Review of 31 Studies Finds Vegan Dog Food and Vegan Cat Food Are Well Digested
LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2026 / A new scientific review has found that nutritionally sound vegan dog food, vegan cat food and vegetarian pet diets are generally well digested and broadly comparable to conventional meat-based diets. The review, published in the journal Animals, examined 31 existing studies assessing the digestibility of vegan, vegetarian and plant-based pet diets and ingredients in dogs and cats.
Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q2 2026 Results
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris Renewable Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, which are available on the Company's website at www.PolarisREI.com and have been posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The dollar figures below are denominated in US Dollars unless noted otherwise.
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Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup break
Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup final with Argentina.
Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout
The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday.
O'Connor wins Commonwealth heptathlon as Australia set new record for swimming golds
Kate O'Connor cruised to heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland as Australia rounded off their best ever Commonwealth Games in the pool with nine more swimming gold medals on Wednesday for a total of 37.
Inequality best predicts how nations handle pandemics: study
Economic inequality is the clearest way to predict how countries will fare during a pandemic, a high-profile panel said Wednesday, calling for a rethink in how governments prepare for the next global health crisis.
De Minaur beats Tsitsipas to set up Hewitt clash in Washington
Defending Washington Open champion Alex de Minaur beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to set up an all-Australian quarter-final clash with teen Cruz Hewitt.
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro denies authorizing deepfake for election message
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday denied authorizing the use of his image and voice for a deepfake video in which he endorses his son Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy in October elections.
Nigeria dismantles meth lab, but fears of Mexican cartel links linger
The cooking cauldrons and vats of chemicals were left behind in an abandoned shed, hidden in a Nigerian forest -- remnants of an alleged multimillion-dollar transnational meth operation.
FIFA proposal an opportunity to 'turbocharge' football, says Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was "an opportunity but not an obligation".