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Former India paceman Zaheer Khan named Chennai coach in IPL

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik's Cube

Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan, 45,000 houses without power

Swimming prodigy Yu, 13, says 'interviews way harder than racing'

Man shot by US immigration agent describes pain of bullet still inside him

G7 leaders condemn Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

Star coaches make their bows as Nations League returns

Google data centre sparks protests in Austria

Rams bounce back as Giants reel from Dart injury

Shin Ohashi: Junk food-loving teen and Japan's next big swimming hope

In Bangladesh, Pakistan's Jinnah photo stirs anger

Stocks rise on AI buzz, drop in oil prices

Two New Zealand naval ships transit Taiwan Strait

Australia defeat 'bitter pill to swallow' says Afghanistan's Trott

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott said Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten double century had been a "bitter pill to swallow" as Australia denied his side another major World Cup scalp in stunning style.

US Supreme Court weighs whether abusers have right to own guns

The US Supreme Court appeared inclined on Tuesday to uphold a federal law prohibiting a person subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing a firearm.

Pride and horror for Maxwell after stunning double century

Glenn Maxwell said he was proud to have guided Australia into a World Cup semi-final with a stunning double century against Afghanistan even if the physical effects were "horrific".

Glenn Maxwell's epic World Cup innings: Who said what

Who said what at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday, the 34th day of the 2023 tournament, as Glenn Maxwell set the competition alight with an undefeated double century as Australia beat Afghanistan to reach the semi-finals:

Bleu Royal diamond rakes in nearly $44 mn at Geneva auction

An exceptionally rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, selling for more than $40 million, making it one of the most expensive diamonds ever sold at auction, Christie's said.

Tiger Woods appears fit for return after caddie role for son

Tiger Woods, a 15-time major winner who has not competed since the Masters following right ankle surgery, caddied for son Charlie in a 54-hole junior tournament, hinting at a possible December return.

Copenhagen confident of Man Utd upset in Champions League

FC Copenhagen coach Jacob Neestrup believes his team can pull off a shock win over Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday after giving the struggling English giants a major scare two weeks ago.

One month on, Israel says forces 'in the heart of Gaza City'

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Tuesday Israeli forces were operating "in the heart of Gaza City" one month after Hamas's bloody October 7 attacks, as the campaign to crush the Palestinian militants intensifies.

Mbonambi slams 'unprofessional' England over Curry allegations

Bongi Mbonambi has labelled England as "unprofessional" after the South Africa hooker was cleared of allegations he racially abused Tom Curry during the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Maxwell hits epic double century as Australia break Afghanistan hearts

Glenn Maxwell's stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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