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Bangladesh beat Afghanistan despite Janat hat-trick

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan despite Janat hat-trick

Afghanistan's Karim Janat grabbed a hat-trick in the final over but Bangladesh held their nerve to sneak a two-wicket win with just a ball to spare in the first T20 international in Sylhet on Friday.

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Wagner troops training Belarus forces

Wagner troops training Belarus forces

Belarus said Friday that instructors from the Russian mercenary force Wagner were training its troops, following weeks of uncertainty about the future of the group after its failed mutiny in Russia.

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'Thirty-six is new 26,' says Djokovic as more Grand Slam history beckons

'Thirty-six is new 26,' says Djokovic as more Grand Slam history beckons

Novak Djokovic claimed "36 is the new 26" after the history-chasing Serb reached his ninth Wimbledon final with a fiery victory over Jannik Sinner on Friday.

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USA women to host South Africa after World Cup

USA women to host South Africa after World Cup

The United States women's national team, which launches its bid for a third consecutive Women's World Cup crown next week, will play host to South Africa once it returns home.

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Vingegaard hails Pogacar after latest Tour de France skirmish

Vingegaard hails Pogacar after latest Tour de France skirmish

Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard hailed his rivalry with Tadej Pogacar after surviving his latest attack where he clung on to the overall lead of the Tour de France on the Grand Colombier mountain on Friday.

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'Stunning' cache of gold coins found in Kentucky cornfield

'Stunning' cache of gold coins found in Kentucky cornfield

A trove of more than 700 gold coins dating back to the US Civil War found buried in a cornfield in the state of Kentucky is being put up for sale and is expected to reap millions.

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Jaiswal falls for 171 as India add to huge lead

Jaiswal falls for 171 as India add to huge lead

West Indies finally prised out debutant century-maker Yashasvi Jaiswal and added the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane but India remained in complete control at 400 for four at lunch on the third day of the first Test in Dominica on Friday.

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Nations call for swift fossil fuel exit to tackle climate change

Nations call for swift fossil fuel exit to tackle climate change

The world needs an "urgent" exit from fossil fuels as part of efforts to slash planet-heating emissions and rein in global warming, a coalition of countries including EU economies and climate-vulnerable nations said Friday.

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Djokovic in ninth Wimbledon final as Alcaraz attempts to set-up blockbuster

Djokovic in ninth Wimbledon final as Alcaraz attempts to set-up blockbuster

Novak Djokovic reached his ninth Wimbledon final on Friday and record 35th at the Grand Slams, setting up a potential blockbuster championship showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

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Red Cross restarts Karabakh evacuations after protests over blockade

Red Cross restarts Karabakh evacuations after protests over blockade

Azerbaijan on Friday allowed the Red Cross to resume medical evacuations from its restive Nagorno-Karabakh region to Armenia, after Baku's closure of the sole land link between the enclave and Armenia sparked protests and fears of a humanitarian crisis.

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