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Pacifist Japan struggles to boost troops as China anxiety grows

Sinner, Swiatek tested at US Open as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown

Swiatek struggles into US Open fourth round

Olympic champion Hassan and Kiros smash course records to win Sydney Marathon

New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port

China's Wang grabs three-shot LPGA lead at TPC Boston

Hassan and Kiros smash race records to win Sydney Marathon

Mitchell wants more from England at World Cup after another huge win

Real Madrid overturn Mallorca as Atletico held

Sinner tested at US Open as Gauff cruises into last 16

Joao Neves bags stunning hat-trick as PSG put six past Toulouse

McLaren dominate final practice at Dutch GP

McLaren drivers dominated the final practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, with Britain's Lando Norris outpacing teammate Oscar Piastri to set the fastest time.

Pakistan evacuates half a million people stranded by floods

Nearly half a million people have been displaced by flooding in eastern Pakistan after days of heavy rain swelled rivers, relief officials said Saturday, as they carried out a massive rescue operation.

Thailand power vacuum will 'not affect' border security: defence ministry

Thailand's lack of a formal government will not affect border security with Cambodia, the defence ministry said Saturday, as the kingdom scrambles to fill a power vacuum following the dismissal of the prime minister by the Constitutional Court.

Istanbul's ferries, a beloved link between two continents

For nearly two centuries, the white ferries gliding over the Bosphorus Strait have provided an iconic link for countless passengers travelling between Istanbul's European shores and its Asian side.

Exhausted Scottish brothers back on shore after record Pacific row

Three Scottish brothers stepped ashore in Australia Saturday after claiming a new record for rowing non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean, "over the moon" to be back on dry land.

US warship enters Panama Canal, heading toward Caribbean

A US guided missile cruiser, USS Lake Erie, was seen crossing the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean Friday night, after the Trump administration deployed warships near the coast of Venezuela.

Bradman 'baggy green' cap won during 1946-47 Ashes sells for $287,000

A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman has been bought for Aus$438,550 (US$287,000) by the country's National Museum, which called it an iconic slice of history.

Alcaraz, Djokovic into US Open last 16 as Sabalenka avenges defeat

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic edged closer to a semi-final showdown at the US Open on Friday as Aryna Sabalenka avenged the memory of a bitter defeat to power into the last 16.

Djokovic overcomes Norrie to make US Open last 16

Novak Djokovic beat Britain's Cameron Norrie in four sets on Friday to became the oldest man to reach the US Open last 16 since Jimmy Connors in 1991.

Morocco seek record third CHAN title against Madagascar

Morocco have an unprecedented third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title in their sights on Saturday when they play Madagascar in the final at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium.

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