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Leclerc admits going 'too far' in Hamilton shunt in Italy

Klopp calls on Germany to 'rise above ourselves' as new era begins

Row engulfs Dolly Parton's estate as manager accuses nephew of making threats

Mandela Digital Extends Early Access Programme to 11 February 2027 Following Strong Response

ArcPoint Expands Globally with Institutional Intelligence Platform for Modern Investors

US seeks 11th Presidents Cup win in a row over global foes

Ronaldo focussing on 'present' ahead of Wales test

McDonald's to boost franchisees as inflation weighs on consumers

Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push at New York summit

Grief and pain flow at hearing for Canadian suicide poison vendor

Archaelogical 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris

Weinstein resentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex assault

Stocks dip, oil soars despite Trump hailing "productive" Iran talks

Fendi brings disco bling, Italian style, to Milan Fashion Week

'Lights out' Djokovic cruises on US Open return

Novak Djokovic thrashed Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 on his long-awaited US Open return on Monday, guaranteeing he will take back the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz.

Walking Rugby boosts game for Welsh seniors

As rugby players get older there is the dilemma of what to do next when the ageing or injured body can no longer withstand the weekend clatterings of a full contact game.

Brick thrown at Japan embassy in China in Fukushima spat

Japan said Tuesday that harassment being faced by Japanese in China after the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear plant was "extremely regrettable", confirming that a brick was thrown at the country's embassy in Beijing.

Gauff slams officiating after stormy US Open win

American teenager Coco Gauff slammed US Open officiating after battling to a stormy first round victory over German veteran Laura Siegemund on Monday.

Ex-world champion Pittman was 'kissed inappropriately by a coach'

Australia's former track world champion Jana Pittman has said she was kissed by a coach during her athletics career, a revelation that echoes the scandal engulfing Spanish football.

Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study

Air pollution is more dangerous to the health of the average person on planet Earth than smoking or alcohol, with the threat worsening in its global epicenter South Asia even as China fast improves, a study showed Tuesday.

Staff to strike at Chevron gas facilities in Australia

Workers at two of Chevron's major natural gas plants in Australia are set to go on strike next week, the US energy giant said Tuesday, threatening up to five percent of global LNG supplies.

Wozniacki wins on Grand Slam comeback at US Open

Caroline Wozniacki won her opening match in her first Grand Slam appearance in over three years on Monday, beating Russian qualifier Tatiana Prozorova 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open.

Toyota factories in Japan hit by massive glitch

Toyota said Tuesday it halted operations at 12 of its 14 factories in Japan due to a system glitch, but that it did not appear to be a cyberattack.

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens off Cuba, barrels toward Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened as it passed by the western tip of Cuba on Monday, taking aim at the Gulf coast of Florida with what forecasters predicted would be a "life-threatening" rise in tides and storm surge.

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