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Verstappen on pole position as he hunts first Singapore GP win

Australia strike early after Renshaw's 190 against South Africa

Arsenal learned lessons from Brighton collapse, says Arteta

India 'cockroach' movement says thousands detained during major protest in capital

Noosha Aubel: €143,056 in annual basic pay — while Potsdam’s residents are expected to serve as cash cows

Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

Roma goalkeeper Svilar sidelined for a month with broken finger

Brilliant Renshaw ton puts Australia in strong position

Proposed EU budget cut back in search for Christmas deal

Zelensky blasts diesel deal after Russian strikes kill 15

Arsenal hit back to beat Leeds and draw level with Man City

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout

Resurgent Zheng charges into China Open final with Andreeva

Argentina's Di Maria extends Benfica deal through 2025

Veteran Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has decided against a return to his homeland and extended his deal with Portuguese club Benfica, the Lisbon outfit said on Wednesday.

Hayes and new stars point USA women back towards summit

It felt highly symbolic that the United States' win over Germany in their Olympic women's football semi-final on Tuesday should come a year to the day after their humbling early exit from the World Cup.

Music and gaming help Sony hike net profit forecast

Sony raised its annual net profit forecast on Wednesday after a solid performance in the first quarter, predicting strong sales in video games and music, as well as image sensors used in iPhones.

Swiss mining giant Glencore drops plan to exit coal

Swiss commodities giant Glencore announced Wednesday that it had decided against spinning off its coal business for now after consulting shareholders who view the polluting fossil fuel as a cash-generating activity.

Thousands of riot police on standby as UK braces for more riots

Thousands of UK riot police on Wednesday stood ready to deal with more potential outbreaks of violence, which erupted more than a week ago after three children were murdered.

Equities extend recovery, yen weakens as some calm returns

Stocks rose again Wednesday as some stability returned after a volatile start to the week, while the yen weakened further after the Bank of Japan looked to ease worries about more interest rate hikes.

China arrests woman for defamatory comments about Olympic athletes

Police in Beijing said they had arrested a woman for posting defamatory online comments about athletes and coaches in the wake of the women's singles table tennis final at the Paris Olympics.

Sony hikes annual net profit forecast after solid Q1

Sony raised its full-year net profit forecast on Wednesday after a solid performance in the first quarter, predicting strong sales in its video game, music and image sensor sectors.

China launches air, sea patrols near flashpoint Scarborough Shoal

China on Wednesday carried out a combat patrol to test "strike capabilities" near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, a flashpoint area also claimed by the Philippines.

Australia's Wilson 'feels for big boys' under 30-second scrum rule

Australia back row forward Harry Wilson said Wednesday he "feels for the big boys in the front row" who will bear the brunt of new regulations for the Rugby Championship, which kicks off on Saturday.

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