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Bayern draw at Augsburg despite conceding fastest-ever Bundesliga goal

Verstappen on pole as he hunts first Singapore Grand Prix win

French prodigy Seixas becomes youngest Giro di Lombardia winner

Isaias drenches southern US as weakened post-tropical cyclone

Verstappen on pole position as he hunts first Singapore GP win

Australia strike early after Renshaw's 190 against South Africa

Arsenal learned lessons from Brighton collapse, says Arteta

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

Roma goalkeeper Svilar sidelined for a month with broken finger

Brilliant Renshaw ton puts Australia in strong position

Zelensky blasts diesel deal after Russian strikes kill 15

Arsenal hit back to beat Leeds and draw level with Man City

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout

Resurgent Zheng charges into China Open final with Andreeva

Astronomers discover largest black hole in Milky Way: study

Astronomers identified the largest stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way, with a mass 33 times that of the Sun, according to a study published on Tuesday.

Iceland volcano still spewing lava, one month on

Orange lava bubbles and pops, occasionally spewing large fountains from a volcano that has been erupting for a month in Iceland, the second-longest eruption since the region's volcanic activity reawakened in March 2021.

Free Willie: Amsterdam naked gay bar tackles intolerance

In an Amsterdam bar, six men cluster around the pool table arguing good-naturedly about how to rack the balls. Everyone is stark naked from the ankle up: welcome to Free Willie.

Former All Blacks coach Foster makes Japan move

Former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan's Toyota Verblitz next season, the club said Tuesday, reuniting him with Steve Hansen.

Surfing icon Slater, 52, says 'this feels like the end'

Kelly Slater, widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time, said Tuesday "this feels like the end" after being knocked out of a competition in Australia and losing his place on the world tour.

Surfing legend Slater, 52, says 'this feels like the end'

Chinese economy beats growth expectations in first quarter

China's economy grew far more than expected in the first quarter of 2024, data showed Tuesday, even as it is buffeted by a property-sector crisis and flagging consumer spending.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef struggles to survive

Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events on record, leaving scientists fearful for its survival as the impact of climate change worsens.

Arsenal seek to silence doubters as Bayern Champions League test looms

Arsenal are preparing for a potentially season-defining Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on Wednesday as familiar doubts simmer over whether they can handle the pressure after their damaging Premier League defeat by Aston Villa.

Versatile Rodrygo Madrid's low-key weapon at Man City

Real Madrid visit Manchester City on Wednesday bidding to reach the Champions League semi-finals and forward Rodrygo Goes may hold their key to success.

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