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Wolff says Russell will be at Mercedes next season

Keys beats Maria to clinch third Eastbourne title

Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon

Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years

Stokes falls cheaply as England collapse in New Zealand decider

Sinner ready for Wimbledon defence despite lack of time on grass

Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in final practice

Records tumble as European heatwave moves east

England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up

Injured Australian pair Leckie, Italiano out of World Cup

US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truce

Venezuelan mother digs with bare hands for missing son

Amparo del Giudice dug with her bare hands at a huge mound of concrete in search of her son, trapped under rubble after Venezuela's strongest earthquake since 1900.

US lose 3-2 to Turkey after last-gasp strike

A heavily changed United States lost 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that coach Mauricio Pochettino vowed would not derail the World Cup co-hosts' considerable momentum.

Turkey beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner

Turkey beat a heavily changed United States 3-2 with a late Kaan Ayhan winner in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that gave the World Cup co-hosts their sternest test so far ahead of the knockout rounds.

Venezuelans search for survivors after quakes kill at least 235

Desperate Venezuelans raced Thursday to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 235 people.

French teen in Singapore straw-licking case to enter plea

A French teen facing criminal charges in Singapore for a straw-licking stunt will enter a plea next month in a case that could land him in jail on conviction, a court heard Friday.

Japan coach hopes World Cup success can inspire Asian rivals

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hopes his side's World Cup exploits will inspire other Asian countries after AFP footage showed Chinese football fans celebrating the success of their traditional rivals.

'Unbearable': tracking heat in one of New Delhi's poorest areas

Durga Devi finds no relief after a day working in New Delhi's sweltering summer, because her poorly ventilated home radiates trapped heat, leaving her bedroom as hot as 45 degrees at night.

Sony discontinues Japan sales of robot puppy 'aibo'

Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy "aibo" in Japan, the company said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android pet became an instant hit.

Tunisia boss Renard has 'no regrets' despite World Cup flop

Herve Renard said Thursday he had no regrets about taking on the job as Tunisia's emergency coach at the World Cup despite the North African nation's catastrophic campaign.

Viral bullying videos test Bhutan's digital transition

In the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, which has long limited outside influence, viral videos of school bullying have triggered debate over social media's erosion of traditional values.

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