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Crisis-wracked Volkswagen warns of 10-bn-euro hit to profits

New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad

Costa Rica's Grynspan tops third informal poll for UN chief: diplomat

California governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'

Stock markets retreat after central bank rate hikes

Head leads run spree as Australia win Zimbabwe ODI series

Russia labels director of Cannes Grand Prix winner a 'foreign agent'

In-form Raphinha wants to finish career at Barcelona

Macron warns of Russian 'hybrid' threat after meeting presidential hopefuls

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

UN holds third informal poll for new chief

Carrick confident Man Utd can 'work through' tough time

Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi

Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On

Ancient priest's remains are a first-of-a-kind find for Peru team

A group of Japanese and Peruvian archaeologists have discovered the 3,000-year-old tomb of a priest alongside ceramic offerings in northern Peru.

Ingebrigtsen retains world 5,000m title

Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen produced a perfectly-timed sprint for the line to retain his world 5,000m title on Sunday, pipping Spain's Mohamed Katir to gold.

Kron grabs emotional Vuelta stage win for 'heartbroken' team

Andreas Kron took the second stage of the Vuelta Espana on Sunday to give "heartbroken" Lotto Dstny their first World Tour win of the season, two days after the team's first-year pro Tijl De Decker died following a training crash.

Juve held by Bologna, Lecce snatch dramatic draw at Fiorentina

Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Bologna on Sunday in their first home match of the new Serie A season, while Lecce bounced back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Fiorentina.

Galthie challenges France 'to go up a level' after easy Wallabies win

Head coach Fabien Galthie said France must "go up another level" after breezing past Australia 41-17 in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up on Sunday.

'Gran Turismo' barely outraces 'Barbie' in N.America theaters

Sony's sports action film "Gran Turismo" didn't exactly roar to the front of the North American box office, but did make it there on a slow late-August weekend, beating a still-turbo-powered "Barbie."

10-man Liverpool turnaround against Newcastle 'for the ages', says Alexander Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold hailed Liverpool's comeback from 1-0 down to win 2-1 at Newcastle with 10 men on Sunday as one of the Reds best ever wins under Jurgen Klopp.

Penaud double helps France breeze past Australia in Rugby World Cup warm-up

Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as Rugby World Cup hosts France eased past Australia 41-17 in Paris on Sunday in both sides' final warm-up game before the tournament.

Horner hails Verstappen's ability to perform under pressure

Red Bull boss Christian Horner marvelled at Max Verstappen's ability to focus and "get the job done" after another majestic display from the double world champion in Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix.

France crash out at Basketball World Cup as Canada roll on

Debutants Latvia sent heavyweights France crashing to a shock Basketball World Cup first-round exit on Sunday, while Canada underlined their title credentials in a blowout win over Lebanon.

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