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Rivers of salt: life on Bangladesh's climate frontline

Belgium prepares for three days of national strikes

India in trouble at 102-4 after South Africa's Harmer takes two

Barca's Lopez showing summer suitors Chelsea what they missed

Snapchat begins age checks in Australia ahead of social media ban

Ukrainian sumo wrestler shocked to win first title

Shai scores 37 as NBA-best Thunder avenge lone loss

McCullum tells England fans to 'keep the faith' after Perth capitulation

UK far-right figures stoke digital ID fears with unproven claims

Messi magic as Miami thrash Cincinnati, face NYCFC next

Rising from the ashes: Mogadishu's building boom

Ronaldo, 40, scores spectacular bicycle kick

Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick for Saudi side Al Nassr in a 4-1 win.

New Zealand's Williamson back for West Indies Tests

Kane Williamson returned to New Zealand's 14-man Test squad named on Monday to face the West Indies in a three-match series next month.

Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda

Global wildlife talks open Monday, with debates set to take on questions ranging from protection of sharks, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.

Mexico training ship that hit Brooklyn Bridge returns home

The Mexican naval training ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in May, leaving two crew members dead, returned home on Sunday to official fanfare in the port of Veracruz.

Messi magic as 'perfect' Miami thrash Cincinnati

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance with a 4-0 rout of FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

Despite doubts over economy, Americans set for record holiday spending

Americans are expected to spend a record amount over the holiday season, despite lingering worries in the world's biggest economy about stubborn inflation, tariffs and the knock-on effects of the government shutdown.

Messi magic sends Miami into MLS conference final

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance with a 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

Australian mining giant BHP drops Anglo American takeover bid

Australian resources giant BHP said Monday it had dropped a bid to take over British rival Anglo American that would have created the world's largest miner of copper.