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One dead, three wounded after sword attack at Swedish high school

China mulls bid to host 2028 UN climate talks: sources

Jones becomes third Englishman to join Inter this summer

Root hails emerging fast bowlers as England thrash Pakistan

Bolivia's Paz forced to fire economy minister in mid-crisis

Brazil's Lula urges tariffs resolution in call with Trump

A-Rod ups T-Wolves stake in $4.5bn ownership change

UK court orders Prince Harry, others to pay Daily Mail initial £9.5mn

Heatwave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths: first figures

'Grateful' ex-world champion Alaphilippe retires from cycling

Give LIV Golf 'one more shot,' says DeChambeau

US, Canada work to wrap up trade deal ahead of looming deadline

Duplantis hits the high notes for athletics anthem

Malaysia's JDT claim unbeaten run world record

Malaysia's JDT claims unbeaten run world record

Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) claimed a new world record for the longest unbeaten run in top-flight league football on Friday, extending their streak to 109-matches after a 3-0 win against Kuching City.

At least 2 teens seriously wounded in sword attack at Swedish school

At least two teenagers were seriously wounded after a sword-wielding attacker entered a high school in central Sweden, authorities said, while media reported the perpetrator had been shot by police.

Bolivian economy minister fired after Congress vote

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz fired his economy minister on Friday after legislators voted to remove him for failing to appear before Congress to answer questions about his handling of a severe economic crisis.

Popular forest near Paris to reopen after wildfire

A hugely popular forest outside Paris is to reopen to the public this weekend after being partially ravaged by a wildfire in July, a local official said on Friday.

Russell roars to Dutch GP sprint pole, Antonelli fifth

Mercedes driver George Russell clinched pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix, setting the fastest qualifying lap time ahead of current world champion Lando Norris.

Russell takes pole for Dutch GP sprint

Mercedes driver George Russell will be on pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix, setting the fastest qualifying lap time ahead of current world champion Lando Norris.

Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League home games at Chelsea

Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk have agreed a deal to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium this season.

England start life after Bazball with rout of Pakistan

England launched their post-Bazball era with an innings and 103-run thrashing of Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.

Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Konsa as champions bolster defence

Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £51 million ($69 million).

'Duck run' pest control catching on in S.Africa's winelands

Every morning, around 1,000 long-necked ducks are let loose on a South African wine farm to gobble up insects in an environmentally friendly method of pest control that is gaining popularity.

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Argentina's Paredes suspended for 10 games for World Cup fight

England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test