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Starc becomes most prolific left-arm quick in Test history

Coin toss curse puts India in a million-to-one heads or tailspin

Asian markets mixed as traders struggle to hold Fed cut rally

Crawley, Root guide England recovery after Starc's double strike

In Turkey, ancient carved faces shed new light on Neolithic society

Ravindra, Latham tons put New Zealand in command of West Indies Test

Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns faces scrutiny in US

Ruthless Murray scores 52 to lead Nuggets, Bucks' Antetokounmpo injured

Abu Dhabi showdown - how the F1 title can be won

Rain forecasts raise fears in flood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka

Tsunoda vows to return to F1 grid after 'tough' Red Bull axing

Poor hiring data points to US economic weakness

US private-sector hiring data released Wednesday painted a downcast picture of the job market in the world's biggest economy, especially among small businesses.

Oval Invincibles renamed MI London in latest Hundred franchise deal

Oval Invincibles will be re-branded as MI London from 2026 after a deal between the Hundred franchise and the owners of Mumbai Indians.

Sleepy Don? Trump's health under fresh scrutiny

He still mocks his predecessor as "Sleepy Joe" Biden. But it was Donald Trump who seemed to be fighting to stay awake at a cabinet meeting.

Paul axed by struggling Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers axed veteran point guard Chris Paul on Wednesday, releasing the 12-time All-Star in a shock move that comes with the team struggling near the foot of the NBA standings.

Kohli ton in vain as Markram-inspired South Africa level ODI series

Virat Kohli's second successive century went in vain as South Africa rode on a 110 by Aiden Markram to chase down 359 for a series-levelling win over India on Wednesday.

Trump to scrap Biden's fuel-economy standards

President Donald Trump's administration is set to revoke tougher fuel-economy standards put in place by his predecessor Joe Biden, in a move it says will lower car prices, an official said Wednesday.

Suspect charged in killing of AFP's Gambia correspondent

A former member of a Gambian death squad suspected of shooting AFP's correspondent in the west African country in 2004 was charged with murder Wednesday, according to an AFP journalist who observed his arraignment in Banjul.

Markram ton helps South Africa level ODI series against India

Opener Aiden Markram hit a sparkling century to help South Africa chase down 359 for a series-levelling win over India in the second one-day international on Wednesday.

US retail giant Costco challenges Trump tariffs in court

Costco, the major members-only warehouse retailer, has sued US President Donald Trump's administration, demanding a refund for tariffs it has paid on imported goods, according to a lawsuit reviewed by AFP.

Print of Blake 'Tyger' poem blazes path to auction record

A print of English poet William Blake's most famous poem "The Tyger" sold at auction for £228,600 ($304,519) on Wednesday, British auction house Christie's said.

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