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US, Canada resume talks to finalize trade deal as details emerge

Newcastle boss Jaissle unfazed by lack of respect

Europe heatwaves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat: AFP analysis

US Open purse to top $100 mn as Grand Slams form player council

Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window

Hull aim to silence critics after unexpected promotion to Premier League

Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties

Walmart reports mixed results as gas prices drag on US sales growth

Kenya's Kipyegon ends season with hamstring injury

Wang downs Sindhu to break Indian hearts at badminton worlds

As Europe's rivers recede, shippers scramble to limit damage

German football fans plan widespread VAR protests

Alonso won't confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea after Man City link

Scorching summer triggers record rockfalls in Alps, scientist says

Robinson double rocks Pakistan in first Test before rain stops play

England bowler Ollie Robinson took a wicket with the first ball of the match as his double strike left Pakistan reeling before rain stopped play in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.

Queen Camilla says was 'difficult' keeping King Charles' cancer private

Britain's Queen Camilla has spoken about the difficulty of not revealing King Charles III had cancer when she visited a support charity shortly after her husband had been diagnosed with the disease.

Belgian fire of the century 'encircled' but fight goes on

Firefighters hacked their way through boggy terrain overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but crews were still battling numerous flare-ups in the High Fens nature reserve.

UK PM launches bid to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans Wednesday to offer those sleeping rough a way off the streets by Christmas, as part of his bid to curb homelessness.

Japan target record medal haul at home Asian Games

Japan are aiming to win more medals than ever before at their home Asian Games next month in Nagoya, chef de mission Kosei Inoue said Wednesday after the team's inauguration ceremony.

England bowl against Pakistan in first Test of post-Bazball era

England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.

Villa sign Japanese 'keeper Suzuki, Italian defender Ruggeri

Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri as they strengthen their defensive options ahead of the Champions League.

Kyrgios admits 'huge mistake' after failing test for cocaine

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday that he had made "a huge mistake" after testing positive for cocaine.

Injury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco

Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday.

Europe can't afford to miss AI revolution: ECB chief

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday that the continent could not afford to miss out on the artificial intelligence revolution as the continent's growth model comes under increasing pressure.

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