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Knight wants England women to play more red-ball cricket after India loss

Oil extends gains after fresh US strikes

Turn off addictive features on social media for children, say EU lawmakers

EU population to peak in 2029 before long-term decline

Bumrah returns for India as England bat in 1st ODI

Fire ravages historic forest outside Paris

US strikes Iran, vows to reimpose naval blockade

57 gored or bruised during Spain's San Fermin bull runs

Wildfires advance in forest south of Paris

Families claim bodies as Bangkok fire toll rises to 30

Egg-free school meals scramble politics in India

Wildlife rescuers help birds survive Pakistan's hotter summers

Cradling an Asian koel in his hands, wildlife officer Zaheer Ahmed gently stretched its wings as part of a health checkup to rehabilitate birds hit with dehydration or heatstroke in Pakistan's capital.

US strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade

The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran Tuesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20 percent fee on cargo in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line

Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England -- he will finally get the chance in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

Italy's Cannone gets four-match ban for red card against All Blacks

Italy lock forward Niccolo Cannone was on Tuesday banned for four matches after receiving a red card against New Zealand last weekend, meaning he will miss the Nations Championship clash with Australia.

Co-star says Sam Neill battled pneumonia before death

Actor Sam Neill battled pneumonia before his unexpected death aged 78, a former co-star said Tuesday as some of Hollywood's biggest names mourned the "Jurassic Park" leading man.

Young Australian men falling victim to online sexual extortion: regulator

Young men and boys are being targeted for sexual extortion on social media platforms, Australia's online watchdog said Tuesday, finding "significant gaps" in how tech companies deal with the problem.

New era for Gibraltar as border controls with Spain set to end

Thousands of workers crossing daily between Spain and Gibraltar will enter a new era of easier travel on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension are lifted.

Jay-Z pays tribute to NY hometown crowd and his 30-year legacy

Jay-Z has exploded back onto the stage after years away from performing for three spectacular concerts in front of an adoring crowd of hometown New Yorkers, the last of which was blighted by delays.

England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final

England are bidding to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they renew their old rivalry with holders Argentina on Wednesday in a seismic semi-final showdown.