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Azam to captain Pakistan on West Indies and England Test tours
Pakistan on Sunday replaced struggling Test captain Shan Masood with Babar Azam, who will start a third stint as skipper on the tours of the West Indies and England starting later this month.
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England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats up.
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Germany's Jaeger takes early PGA lead as McIlroy opens with bogey
Rory McIlroy began with a bogey on the 10th hole in Thursday's opening round of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink, where Germany's Stephan Jaeger seized the lead with four birdies in the first six holes.
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Sinner reaches Italian Open semis, breaks Masters 1000 winning streak record
Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments.
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Afghanistan's water crisis worsened last year: UN report
Afghanistan's water crisis worsened in 2025, the United Nations said in a report, with drought nearly doubling compared to the year before.
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McIlroy eyeing early charge as PGA Championship begins
Rory McIlroy was hoping for a morning charge and set for an early test of his right foot issues as the 108th PGA Championship teed off Thursday at Aronimink.
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Arteta seeks goal spree for Premier League title cushion
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to put relegated Burnley to the sword in emphatic fashion on Monday as they close in on a first Premier League title for 22 years.
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US jury awards $49.5 mn damages to Boeing 737 MAX victim's family
A US jury awarded $49.5 million in damages on Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
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South Africa court clears way for Zuma's arms graft trial
A South African court ruled Thursday that a long-running arms deal corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma and French defence giant Thales can proceed, rejecting bids to delay the trial.
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Nobel winner Mukwege warns of predatory US deal for DR Congo
A US-brokered peace deal in the DR Congo is more focused on plundering the country's resources than offering security, Nobel Peace Prize-winning Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege has told AFP.
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Slot has 'every reason to believe' he will remain as Liverpool boss
Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future as Liverpool manager on Thursday, despite a disappointing campaign, with the Dutchman already involved in planning for next season.
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Ex-Philippine drug war enforcer flees Senate refuge
The chief enforcer of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war has fled the Senate, where he had sought refuge this week to escape arrest for crimes against humanity, the chamber's president said on Thursday.
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U2 surprise fans in Mexico City to shoot music video
Irish legends U2 stunned locals and tourists in Mexico City's historic center on Wednesday as the quartet filmed a music video for their upcoming single.
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Spiky, polarising, rarely dull: ups and downs of rugby's Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones has walked a fine disciplinary line throughout his decades in rugby and the former Australia and England coach's acid tongue and spiky character have now landed him in trouble in Japan.
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Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
Virat Kohli said his love of cricket keeps him going but admitted his career "is going to finish one day" after ending a mini slump in form with a match-winning IPL century.
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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said Thursday.
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Japan takes 'half step' toward fixing slow retrial system
Japanese policymakers have approved a proposal to reduce the power of prosecutors to thwart a process for exonerating potential victims of wrongful convictions, following an outcry over the country's retrial system.
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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop band BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, organizers said Thursday.
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A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists
One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday.
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Six hantavirus cruise passengers head to Australia
Six passengers who sailed on a hantavirus-affected cruise will fly to Australia from the Netherlands on Thursday while dressed in full protective gear, the Australian government said.
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Cavs top Pistons in overtime for 3-2 series lead
The Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday to move within one win of advancing in the NBA playoffs.
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Canadian football ready for World Cup coming out party
Exactly 150 years after Carlton Cricket Club and Toronto Lacrosse Club took part in the first recorded organised football match in Canada in 1876, Canadian soccer is finally ready for its coming out party.
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US court suspends sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
A US judge on Wednesday imposed a temporary injunction on sanctions imposed last year by Washington on a United Nations expert on the occupied Palestinian territories.
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'Rare, meaningful': North Korean football team ventures into South
A women's football club will on Sunday be the first sports team from North Korea to visit neighbouring South Korea in eight years.
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In-form Messi hits brace as Miami win 5-3 at Cincinnati in MLS
Lionel Messi scored twice and a hand in two others as Inter Miami fought back to beat FC Cincinnati 5-3 away in the MLS on Wednesday.
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Wood urges New Zealand to 'create some history' at World Cup
Chris Wood urged New Zealand to "create some history" after he was named captain Thursday of the World Cup squad who will be chasing a first-ever win at the global showpiece.
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US children's book author sentenced to life after poisoning husband
An American woman who made headlines by writing a children's book about grief after poisoning her husband was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Wednesday, US media reported.
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Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes
An emotional Vin Diesel and teary "The Fast and the Furious" co-stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster soaked up applause at a special cast reunion at the Cannes Film Festival Wednesday on the 25th anniversary of the original movie.
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Wellgistics Health Accelerates Digital Health Expansion of its Newly Announced RPM, RTM and CCM Pilot with Planned Acquisition of WellCare Today and its Proprietary Samsung Galaxy Watch Care Monitoring Program
Highlights:WellCare Today brings established RPM, RTM and CCM infrastructure with wearable technology integrations and connected monitoring solutionsCombination expected to integrate Wellgistics Health recently announced MSO initiative with Kare Clinicals and its network of 6,500+ independent pharmaciesProposed platform designed to enhance patient engagement, medication adherence, remote monitoring and longitudinal care coordinationProposed transaction valued at approximately $15 millionStrategic initiative intended to create additional clinical revenue opportunities for participating pharmacies and providers
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Karbon-X Explores Clean Cooking and Fish Smoking Climate Initiative Concept in Senegal
Concept contemplates future integration of digital monitoring technologies and community-focused climate infrastructure solutions.
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City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said all Manchester City can do is stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
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Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.
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Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point record
Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100.
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US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing
A Chicago jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in a suit brought against Boeing by family members of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
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PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.
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Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double
Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title.
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Man City see off Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.
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McIlroy's toe 'totally fine' after nine-hole PGA practice
Rory McIlroy said his nagging right pinky toe injury was "totally fine" after playing a nine-hole practice round on Wednesday at Aronimink ahead of the PGA Championship.
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Rare 'Ocean Dream' blue-green diamond sells for $17 mn at auction
"Ocean Dream," the largest blue-green diamond ever recorded, sold for $17 million Wednesday, Christie's auction house said.
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California says probing possible violations over World Cup ticket sales
California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations that some fans purchased seats in categories that were later changed, the state's attorney general said Wednesday.
France blames stomach bug for new cruise outbreak, lifts lockdown
French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a gastrointestinal virus was behind an outbreak of sickness that came after an elderly man died of a heart attack.