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Gauff says online abuse was 'draining' after China Open exit

England's Nations League surge helps heal World Cup wounds

As sector struggles, Porsche puts luxury ahead of volume

Mayor of opposition stronghold Izmir defects to Erdogan party

'It's personal': Fiji minister pushes better climate finance at pre-COP

Mertens beats Gauff to set up Swiatek clash at China Open

Russia glosses over dark Soviet past in reinvented museum

Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance

UK tax body opened probe into Man City in 2018: FT

France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech

Yemen's Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi airports as conflict deepens

Indonesian court hears 'negligence' complaint against state over fires, haze

Germany factory production at highest level for 18 months

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Hudson-Smith bids to end 100-year wait as Korda tees off at Olympics

Matthew Hudson-Smith will attempt to become Britain's first Olympic men's 400m champion in 100 years on Wednesday, while women's golf star Nelly Korda begins the defence of her title.

Olympics: Athletics, Day 7

Britain go for their second athletics gold of the Paris Olympics in the shape of Matthew Hudson-Smith in the men's 400m on Wednesday.

Texas homer spoils Valdez's MLB no-hit bid with two out in ninth

Houston's Framber Valdez needed just one more out to pitch his second Major League Baseball no-hitter on Tuesday before Corey Seager smashed a home run for Texas, though the game still ended in the Astros' 4-2 triumph.

Asian stocks extend recovery, yen weakens as some calm returns

Asian stocks rose again Wednesday as some stability returned after a volatile start to the week, though Tokyo saw more big swings and the yen weakened further as analysts warned more upheaval could be in store.

Saudi delivery drivers bake in 'deadly' summer heat

Sheltering under a palm tree in Saudi Arabia's capital, a Pakistani delivery driver stole a quick break during the lunch rush when orders -- and scorching temperatures -- are at their peak.

After AI, quantum computing eyes its 'Sputnik' moment

Quantum computing promises society-changing breakthroughs in drug development and tackling climate change, and on an unassuming English high street, the race to unleash the latest tech revolution is gathering pace.

Real Madrid edges Chelsea while AC Milan wins on penalties

Reigning Champions League and La Liga champion Real Madrid concluded a pre-season US tour on Tuesday with a 2-1 triumph over Chelsea while AC Milan won on penalties after playing Barcelona to a 2-2 draw.

New England, Mazatlan take last Leagues Cup knockout spots

New England secured the final knockout round spot in the Leagues Cup on Tuesday by beating Nashville on penalties after playing last year's Cup runner-up to a 1-1 draw.

Saudi woman may have been abducted from Australia: lawyer

A Saudi Arabian woman appears to have been abducted from Australia and flown to the Gulf state, her lawyer has told AFP, saying she fears her client is in detention.

Andreescu beaten in Toronto opener, Wang to face Gauff

Canada's Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, was ousted by Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko on Tuesday in the first round of the WTA Toronto Masters.

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