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Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals

Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal

'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare

Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children

Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings

Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss

Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm

Rennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting

Eddie Jones says 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track

Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off

Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals

Deschamps leads France to familiar territory in final World Cup

Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as coach of France is about to end, but he looks more at ease than ever at this World Cup having led the favourites into the semi-finals.

Edwards leaves role with Liverpool owners FSG

Michael Edwards has quit his role as chief executive of football with Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, the company announced on Friday.

Alfred goes third in 200m all-time list, Wanyonyi smashes 1km mark

Julien Alfred and Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered two masterclasses with outstanding victories in a high-quality Diamond League meeting in Monaco on Friday that brought a raft of records.

Wemby to Spurs fans: 'I'm here to stay, whatever it takes'

Victor Wembanyama had a message for San Antonio Spurs fans on Friday while other NBA stars look for new teams as free agents -- "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."

Trump administration weakens habitat protections for endangered species

President Donald Trump's administration on Friday finalized a rule narrowing the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act, in a move conservationists warned could open the door to widespread habitat destruction.

'No secret' that Kane v Haaland the key to England clash, says Norway coach Solbakken

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the showdown between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will go a long way to deciding his side's World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday.

Scheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads at Scottish Open

Scottie Scheffler's four-year run of 78 successive made cuts finally came to an end as the world number one crashed out of the Scottish Open on Friday.

Prince Harry and family meet King Charles: UK media

King Charles III and his wife Camilla on Friday met his son Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children for the first time in four years, British media reported.

Nearly 50 abducted pupils, teachers rescued in Nigeria

Dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped during a rare attack in southwestern Nigeria 56 days ago have been rescued, the presidency said on Friday.

Sinner salutes 'true inspiration' Djokovic after ending rival's Wimbledon bid

Jannik Sinner hailed Novak Djokovic as a "true inspiration" as the defending Wimbledon champion revealed he had to raise his game to end his rival's title bid on Friday.

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