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India women's historic cricket World Cup win fires up T20 league

India women's historic cricket World Cup win fires up T20 league

The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League launches Friday with the popularity of women's cricket at an all-time high in India following their maiden World Cup triumph.

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England's Bethell hits maiden Test century as family watch on

England's Bethell hits maiden Test century as family watch on

England youngster Jacob Bethell cracked a maiden century Wednesday in the fifth Ashes Test against Australia to cement himself as a star of the future.

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US car market expected to moderate in 2026

US car market expected to moderate in 2026

Auto industry experts expect US car sales to moderate in 2026 after last year's churn of trade announcements and environmental policy changes spurred increased sales.

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Swiatek, Gauff ease to United Cup victories

Swiatek, Gauff ease to United Cup victories

World number two Iga Swiatek was a comfortable winner as Poland reached the United Cup quarter-finals while Coco Gauff also eased to victory for defending champions the United States on Wednesday.

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Strasbourg face pitfalls of multi-club system as Chelsea take Rosenior

Strasbourg face pitfalls of multi-club system as Chelsea take Rosenior

The departure of Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior to take over as Chelsea manager has exposed the harsh realities of multi-club ownership, which is gaining ground across the world but causing discord between supporters and teams.

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Bethell stands tall as England 174-3 in final Test, nine behind

Bethell stands tall as England 174-3 in final Test, nine behind

Rock-solid Jacob Bethell was 79 not out as England narrowed Australia's lead to just nine runs by tea on day four of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Wednesday, but veteran Joe Root fell cheaply.

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James, Doncic carry Lakers past Pelicans

James, Doncic carry Lakers past Pelicans

LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 60 points as the Los Angeles Lakers went on a late scoring spree to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Tuesday.

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Vietnamese caught in Japan's illegal worker crackdown

Vietnamese caught in Japan's illegal worker crackdown

For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan's dire labour needs.

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Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.

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Overseas scholars drawn to China's scientific clout, funding

Overseas scholars drawn to China's scientific clout, funding

China's government has long made efforts to tempt top scientists from abroad, but researchers say its institutions themselves are increasingly attracting talent thanks to their generous funding and growing prestige.

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