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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in Washington all-Aussie clash

Thitikul leads from history-chasing Ryu at women's British Open

England's Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer

Milei demands expulsion of foreigners expressing 'hate' against Argentina

Mexico escalates war against smelly seaweed on Caribbean beaches

UK's highest court to hear Palestine Action's appeal against ban

UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal

'Beginning of the end': Relief but no party as French wildfire winds down

Volunteers rush to feed scared animals in fire-stricken France

UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals

Rashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd return

De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in Washington all-Aussie clash

A clinical Alex de Minaur defeated fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday, progressing to the quarter-finals as he seeks to defend his Washington Open crown.

Thitikul leads from history-chasing Ryu at women's British Open

Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul made the perfect start to her quest for a first major at the women's British Open with a record-setting 64 to sit two shots clear at seven under par.

England's Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer

England centre-back John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after spending 10 years with Manchester City, the Italian champions announced on Thursday.

Milei demands expulsion of foreigners expressing 'hate' against Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday imposed a bar on foreigners who express "hate" toward the Latin American country, which he claims is the target of a sinister campaign.

Mexico escalates war against smelly seaweed on Caribbean beaches

Mexico is deploying specialized navy ships to fight a massive influx of sargassum on the country's Caribbean beaches, authorities said Thursday, as the smelly seaweed threatens the crucial tourism sector.

UK's highest court to hear Palestine Action's appeal against ban

Britain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it has agreed to hear the high-profile case brought by the co-founder of activist group Palestine Action appealing against a contentious government ban which has led to thousands of arrests.

UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal

European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan.

'Beginning of the end': Relief but no party as French wildfire winds down

For the first time since he signed up to join the weeklong fight against France's worst wildfire since 1949, Maxence Cereja said he felt comfortable enough to treat himself to a nice dinner in Bordeaux to "enjoy a bit of civilisation".

Volunteers rush to feed scared animals in fire-stricken France

The volunteer had barely put down the tomato when a small beak poked out from a bush and dashed towards it in an abandoned garden in fire-ravaged southwest France.

UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals

European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan.

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