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Russell fastest in only practice session for Chinese Grand Prix

Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Chamberlain's NBA record 20-point streak

'We're not wombs': Japan women seek rights to sterilisation

Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams

Saudi forces down drones, French soldier killed in Iraq

Gilgeous-Alexander sets NBA record with 127th consecutive 20-point game

France fired up by chance to retain Six Nations

Cool 'cat' Irish wing Baloucoune making up for lost time

Election draws spotlight as Barca host Sevilla

Wales seek end to Six Nations woe against resurgent Italy

Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville

Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

One surprise after another? Oscars night set to be unpredictable

With "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" neck-and-neck for best picture and several acting races far too close to call, this Sunday's Oscars gala is shaping up to be the most unpredictable in years.

Slipper made to wait for record-breaking Super Rugby appearance

James Slipper will have to wait another week for his record-breaking 203rd Super Rugby appearance after he was left out of the table-topping ACT Brumbies' squad to face Fijian Drua.

King Charles invited to 150th anniversary cricket Test in Melbourne

King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled.

Socceroos coach Popovic taps rugby supremo Jones ahead of World Cup

Australia coach Tony Popovic has tapped former Wallabies and England rugby supremo Eddie Jones for advice ahead of the World Cup, gleaning "a lot of information" from him.

War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk

With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security.

Brilliant Alcaraz still perfect heading into Indian Wells quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals for a fifth straight year with a sparkling 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Casper Ruud on Wednesday, extending his perfect start to 2026.

Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo

Norwegian police said Wednesday three brothers had been arrested on suspicion of a "terrorist bombing" over a weekend explosion at the US embassy in Oslo, which caused minor damage but no injuries.

Rosenior defends Jorgensen after 'keeper gaffe costs Chelsea against PSG

Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior defended Filip Jorgensen after the Danish goalkeeper's mistake sparked a late collapse which saw his side lose 5-2 to a rampant Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16

A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday.

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