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Red-hot Chelsea not the finished article says Alonso

Mas wins Vuelta 9th stage to extend lead

Dortmund's Konstantelias to miss 'several months' with knee injury

Robinson strikes as England close in on series win over Pakistan

Chelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller, Leeds hold Brentford

Chelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller to extend Alonso's perfect start

At least seven die in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus; 23 missing

Zambia's opposition leader charged with treason

In-form Marc Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP Grand Prix

Marc Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP Grand Prix

At least six die in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus

Robinson rocks Pakistan again as England eye series win at Lord's

Niamey back to normal after soldier mutiny

Nepal rescuers advance towards trapped tunnel workers

Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills

Taiwan announced plans for a record increase to its defence budget on Thursday after huge military drills by China earlier this month sent tensions between the two to their highest in decades.

Covid was 'a disaster' for badminton, says federation chief

Badminton is finally emerging from a pandemic that was "threatening the sport", world federation chief Thomas Lund told AFP, but China's zero-Covid policy means it may face further damaging disruption.

'Big step-up' needed from South Africa against hurting Wallabies

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber is demanding a "big step-up" from his side and is expecting an "epic encounter" against Australia on Saturday as both teams strive to bounce back after crushing defeats in the Rugby Championship.

All Blacks unchanged for Pumas as Foster calls for more improvement

New Zealand on Thursday named an unchanged team for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina, with head coach Ian Foster demanding further improvement following the rousing win against the Springboks that saved his job.

Hodge to start at fullback as Australia make six changes for S. Africa

Reece Hodge was recalled to start at fullback to deal with an expected aerial assault from world champions South Africa on Saturday as Australia coach Dave Rennie rang the changes.

Japan seeks 'sustainable world' in Africa aid forum

With its stated purpose to "create a sustainable world together", Japan on Saturday kicks off its aid conference for Africa, where rival China has invested heavily in recent years.

Half of China hit by drought in worst heatwave on record

Half of China's vast territory is now experiencing drought, including parts of the frigid Tibetan Plateau, official data showed -- with more high temperatures forecast Thursday for hundreds of millions of people enduring the country's hottest summer on record.

Asian markets rise with eyes on China, Fed speech

Asian markets rose Thursday after China unveiled fresh measures to boost its economy, while investors awaited a speech by the Fed chair that may hold clues about future rate hikes.

US judge blocks part of restrictive Idaho abortion law

A US federal judge blocked part of a law banning most abortions in Idaho Wednesday, a victory for US President Joe Biden's administration.

Dybala aiming to avoid tears on Juve return with Roma

Paulo Dybala will lead the Roma charge on Saturday as the team seek to build on a perfect Serie A start when he returns to Juventus, the ground he last left in tears.

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