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H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state

Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat

Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase

Back in stork: returning birds bring joy to Croatian village

Necessity drives gold miners in DR Congo's Ebola epicentre

Japan PM heckled at WWII memorial

Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

Hanoi residents mount silent protest over home demolitions

West Indies brace for Sri Lanka challenge as Da Silva returns

Stokes urged to use curfew controversy as fuel to beat New Zealand

Geopolitics and AI in spotlight at China's 'Summer Davos'

Ghosts of Gijon linger as new World Cup format encourages collusion

Algeria have waited 44 years for a shot at World Cup revenge against Austria, but the clash is one of many in the final round of group games where sides could settle for a mutually beneficial outcome.

Race for robotaxi market arrives in London

Bristling with sensors and electronic eyes, robotaxis are appearing on London's streets, slipping silently between red buses and black cabs, as companies battle to lead Europe's emerging autonomous vehicle market.

Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia

Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday.

Moana Pasifika axed from Super Rugby after rescue talks fail

Moana Pasifika will not play Super Rugby in 2027 after a last-minute bid to rescue the financially troubled franchise failed, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday.

Wizards choose teenage talent Dybantsa with No.1 pick in NBA Draft

Towering teenager Anicet "A.J." Dybantsa Jr was chosen by the Washington Wizards with the number one pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday.

Golden Boot battle steals the show at World Cup

Usually a subplot, the race for the World Cup Golden Boot is one of the main talking points at the 2026 tournament as the top marksmen set a blistering pace.

Tuchel insists England remain on course at World Cup despite Ghana draw

England coach Thomas Tuchel admitted his team had lacked a cutting edge in a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday but insisted there were plenty of positive signs going forward in their quest to win the World Cup.

Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be dressed in a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA.

Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana draw

Jude Bellingham said England suffered a recurrence of "second game fever" as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday.

Meta offers lower cost glasses as wearables competition heats up

Meta on Tuesday launched a new line of smart glasses priced slightly lower than its Ray-Ban-branded glasses, as competition heats up in the AI-powered wearable tech space.

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