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England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source

Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead

Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka

Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon

Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast

'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole

LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star

England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortress

Hamilton beats Antonelli to British GP sprint pole with supreme lap

French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary cap breaches

Hunt for last signs of life in Venezuela quake zone

In the Venezuelan resort town of La Guaira, a group of rescuers watched as sensors that once detected life under the rubble now showed nothing, as silence gave way to resignation.

Drones spot sharks 73 times in two days off Sydney beaches

New dawn-to-dusk drone patrols of Sydney's beaches spotted sharks 73 times in the first two days, forcing multiple closures, data obtained by AFP showed on Friday.

Supreme leader's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral

The body of Iran's supreme leader, killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war, arrived at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on Friday ahead of his funeral, state media reported.

David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World Cup

A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in the last 16 at stake.

Mbappe's French juggernaut face Paraguay, eye World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe's France have been the outstanding team so far at this World Cup and will be expected to get the better of Paraguay on Saturday and extend their run to the quarter-finals.

Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after World Cup exit: reports

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned following his team's shock last-32 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay, several media reported on Friday.

Wallabies riding wave of patriotic support against Ireland

Skipper Harry Wilson said Friday Australia will look to feed off a wave of patriotic sporting fever sweeping the country when they face Ireland in the Nations Championship.

All Blacks return to Christchurch 'a blessing', says Savea

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea said Friday it was a "blessing" to see how Christchurch has recovered 15 years after a deadly earthquake, as New Zealand prepare to play France at the new Te Kaha stadium.

Belgium opens up Congo archives amid global minerals race

From century-old maps to meticulous field notes, Belgium is sitting on a trove of geological records on colonial-era Congo -- a coveted archive it is working to open up amid a global scramble for critical minerals.

Wimbledon clings onto fashion traditions, with a twist

Amid fast-changing fashion trends, Wimbledon has remained a bastion of "classy" style, with players and attendees donning their finest whites at the London tennis tournament which some say is reminiscent of traditional British high society.

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