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EU says will push US to lower steel tariffs

Jansen takes six as South Africa bundle out India for 201

Beloved Bollywood star Dharmendra dies at 89

Belgium hit by three-day national strike

Singapore sets course for 'green' methanol ship fuel supplies

Eddie Jones tells Japan to beef up after bruising tour

India reeling at 174-7 after South Africa's Jansen rips out four

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

Snapchat has begun asking teenage Australians to verify their ages, a company spokesperson said Monday, just weeks before Canberra enforces sweeping laws banning under-16s from social media.

Ukrainian sumo wrestler shocked to win first title

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn said Monday that he had surprised even himself by becoming the first from his country to win a tournament in the ancient Japanese sport.

Shai scores 37 as NBA-best Thunder avenge lone loss

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder avenged their only loss of the season by beating Portland 122-95 on Sunday.

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

Coach Brendon McCullum urged England fans to "keep the faith" and said there would be no change in approach after their humiliating capitulation in the first Ashes Test in Perth.

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

Plans for a new nationwide UK digital ID are sparking widespread public concern, but some critics including far-right politicians are fuelling fears with unproven claims that it will be used to boost government control over people's lives.

Messi magic as Miami thrash Cincinnati, face NYCFC next

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.

Rising from the ashes: Mogadishu's building boom

Mogadishu is rising, literally, from the ashes of decades of war. Pavements remain scarred by bullet holes and ruined buildings still line many streets, but the city's cacophony is now one of construction, not destruction.

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.

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