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Nottingham Forest swoop for Postecoglou after sacking Nuno

Australia beat New Zealand again to win 'Soccer Ashes'

Nepal rocked by protests despite overturn of social media ban

Miners Anglo American, Teck plan new copper giant

Suriname stun El Salvador, allege racist chants in WC qualifying

Markets mainly rise on US rate cut hopes

Korean women target US military in landmark forced prostitution lawsuit

Mistral cements AI lead in Europe with cash infusion

Nepal ends social media ban after deadly protests

40 years of 'Mario' games that have grown up with fans

AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event

Messi hits brace as Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay seal World Cup spots

Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year's World Cup.

Toulouse still 'the hunted' as Top 14 title defence kicks off

Reigning French Top 14 champions Toulouse begin their bid for a fourth straight domestic crown on Sunday still as the team to beat in the world's leading club competition.

Australia's Tupou headlines Top 14 new signings

The French Top 14 season starts on Saturday with several additions to its galaxy of star names, while other players have switched clubs within the league.

Tuchel faces England questions as World Cup countdown begins

England return to World Cup qualifying action this week with Thomas Tuchel under pressure to solve a plethora of issues that threaten to ruin his bid to win next year's tournament.

US tech titans pay hommage to Trump at White House dinner

Tech world executives showered Donald Trump with praise Thursday during a rare dinner that saw the US president host some of the most important players in AI at the White House.

'Sleep under the stars': hotel mess in Brazil ahead of UN meet

With two months to go, the "COP30 Hotel," spruced up and renamed after the UN climate conference due to take place in the Amazonian city of Belem in November, has zero bookings.

Sabalenka returns to US Open final as Osaka faces Anisimova

Reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka came from behind to beat American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in three sets to return to the US Open final on Thursday.

Toronto film fest kicks off with politics

The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on a political note Thursday, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Obamas delivered opening remarks before Hollywood A-listers arrive to take center stage.

Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay qualify for 2026 World Cup

Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay qualified for next year's World Cup by beating Peru 3-0 at home on Thursday, while Colombia saw off Bolivia by the same scoreline.

Eagles' Carter tossed from NFL opener for spitting on Cowboys' Prescott

Philadelphia Eagles defensive standout Jalen Carter was ejected from the NFL's season opener on Thursday before playing a snap for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

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Battling Sabalenka holds off Pegula to reach US Open final