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Hamilton thanks Ferrari for 'mega' repairs after smashing car

Fox joins 62 club to lead British Open, McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau

Antonelli wants to lead Verstappen from start in Belgium

Spain, Argentina tune up for World Cup final in smoggy New Jersey

McIlroy launches scathing attack on 'performative' DeChambeau antics

Wimbledon finalist Muchova out for 'a few weeks'

Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US -- and World Cup final

Pogacar wins 'unforgettable' Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead

Antonelli pips Verstappen to take pole at Belgian Grand Prix

Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final

India all-rounder Sundar out of England finale

'Concerns' after Amnesty labels J.K. Rowling women's centre 'anti-rights'

Britain's charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women's centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling as "anti-rights".

Horror film 'Obsession' is exploding cinema profit records

Low-cost horror movie "Obsession" from first-time director Curry Barker is on track to become one of the most profitable films of all time, with the cinema sensation piling up global revenues of more than $400 million.

Neutral games needed at Nations Championship, says official

Rugby's new Nations Championship has "logistical challenges" that can only be solved by having some teams play home games at neutral venues, a top official said Friday.

Herbert's record front nine snatches British Open lead

Australia's Lucas Herbert equalled a British Open record with a six-under par 28 on the front nine at Royal Birkdale on Friday to storm into the lead.

Russia fines anti-war politician in chaotic court hearing

A Russian court fined anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin $13 on Friday for displaying "extremist symbols", delivering the verdict moments after paramedics performed a cardiogram on him in court over extreme high blood pressure.

Georgia capital to demolish unfinished landmark amid political feud

Authorities in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have approved the demolition of a half-finished futuristic cultural complex, rekindling a debate over one of the city's most divisive landmarks.

Lucu urges France to keep heads in steamy Tokyo

France captain Maxime Lucu warned Friday that the heat and humidity in steamy Tokyo will affect decision-making when his side face Japan in the Nations Championship.

Australian cyclist Dennis admits driving while disqualified

Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis admitted on Friday to driving while disqualified over a 2023 road incident in the lead-up to his wife's accidental death.

Tokyo, Taipei lead losses as Asian markets suffer fresh tech rout

Tokyo and Taipei led heavy losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally.

Volvo Cars sees declining sales in 'challenging' environment

Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars on Friday reported a drop in sales in the second quarter, noting a "very challenging environment," but said it expected sales to pick up in the second half of the year.

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