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Raducanu rediscovers Wimbledon 'fun' factor after turbulent spell

Winning all that matters at Euro 2024 for Mbappe's minimalist France

Eight dead, two million affected by Bangladesh floods

Robertson pleased to 'find a way' past England in tough Test baptism

Martin sets lap record to secure German MotoGP pole

'Shattered' Germany set sights on World Cup after Euros exit

Olympic hope Pedersen pulls out of Tour de France

Djokovic eyes sweet 16 at Wimbledon as Swiatek takes on 'gangster'

End beckons again for Ronaldo after Portugal Euros KO

New Zealand edge England 16-15 in tense, brutal first Test

Turkey take on Dutch in politically charged Euros quarter-final, Engla...

Hundreds of IS jihadists surrender as Kurds advance inside Syria jail

Hundreds of Islamic State group fighters surrendered Wednesday in a Syria prison where they had been holed up for days, as US-backed Kurdish forces tightened the noose around remaining jihadists.

English cricket comes under fresh fire over racism

English cricket is back in the firing line over racism in the game after "stereotypical" and "outdated" views were expressed about the reasons for a lack of interest in the game among Britain's ethnic-minority communities.

Intel wins appeal against EU's 1-bn-euro antitrust fine

An EU court on Wednesday annulled a 1.06 billion euro fine against US chipmaker Intel, finding that Brussels had failed to adequately prove anti-competitive practices in a key aspect of the case, a statement said.

Germany weighs ban on Telegram, tool of conspiracy theorists

The German government is considering a ban on encrypted messaging app Telegram after it was repeatedly used as a channel for spreading anti-vaccine conspiracy theories and even death threats.

European stocks rally before key Fed update

European stock markets powered higher Wednesday, recovering further from recent sharp losses, as traders await the outcome of a key Federal Reserve policy meeting.

Carbery boosts Ireland, Henderson only doubt for Wales Six Nations opener

Experienced lock Iain Henderson is the only injury doubt for Ireland's opening Six Nations match at home to champions Wales on Saturday week, head coach Andy Farrell said on Wednesday.

Abbas rival delivers one million vaccine doses to Gaza

One million doses of coronavirus vaccine arrived in Gaza from the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, the latest donation facilitated by an exiled rival of Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.

Captain Biggar says Ireland opener key to Wales' Six Nations hopes

Wales captain Dan Biggar said on Wednesday he believes a testing tournament opener at Ireland will be central to his side's hopes of a successful defence of their Six Nations title.

Djokovic to play in Dubai after vaccine controversy: reports

Unvaccinated world number one Novak Djokovic has signed up to play at next month's ATP Dubai tennis tournament, reports said on Wednesday, after his deportation from Australia prevented a tilt at a record 21st Grand Slam title.

Afghan women rally at Taliban approved protest

Scores of Afghan women rallied in Kabul on Wednesday in a Taliban sanctioned protest endorsing their regime and calling on the West to unfreeze the nation's assets as its humanitarian crisis deepens.

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