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England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour with injury

South Korea's president begins move back to historic Blue House

SEA Games to open in Thailand with tightened security

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2025 on track to tie second hottest year on record: EU monitor

Chargers edge reigning champions Eagles after defensive show

Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads

Suns, Spurs win in last tuneups for NBA Cup showdowns

Hay to debut for New Zealand as Blundell out of 2nd West Indies Test

World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

All Blacks face France in first Test at new Christchurch stadium

Undercooked, arrogant? Beaten England's Ashes build-up under scrutiny

England's Ashes preparations -- or lack of -- have come under renewed fire after they were well beaten in Brisbane on Sunday to leave them staring down the barrel in the series.

Australia crush England by eight wickets for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the series.

Star UK chef redesigns menu for dieters on skinny jabs

When Michelin-starred UK chef Heston Blumenthal turned to skinny jabs to lose weight, his appetite evaporated and he realised the popularity of such medications risked biting into restaurant sales.

Australia on brink of victory at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia were on the brink of a big win in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday despite some belated resistance from England captain Ben Stokes.

South Africa coach Conrad says meant no malice with 'grovel' remark

South Africa cricket coach Shukri Conrad said he intended no malice with his "grovel" remark during the second Test in India after drawing criticism.

Neergaard-Petersen edges out Smith for maiden DP World Tour win

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen sank a 10-foot pressure putt at the last to edge major winner Cameron Smith and win a maiden DP World Tour title at the Australian Open on Sunday, also sealing a place at the Masters.

Stokes and Jacks lead rearguard action to keep England alive

England captain Ben Stokes and off-spinner Will Jacks led a fighting rearguard action to ensure Australia will have to bat again in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 618.

McIlroy going to enjoy 'a few wines' to reflect on 'unbelievable year'

Rory McIlroy said Sunday he was looking forward to putting his feet up and having a "few wines" over Christmas to reflect on an "unbelievable year" after ending his season at the Australian Open.