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Japan gymnasts under injury cloud for home Asian Games

Stocks sink as oil rally fans inflation and rate hike fears

India trailblazer won't 'let go' of chance for Asian weightlifting glory

Argentine industry reels from Milei's free-market revolution

Zverev cruises past van de Zandschulp into US Open semis

Women quit South Korea's grind for diving tradition

Myanmar tin mega-mine restarts operations: think tank

Bayeux Tapestry 'mania' sweeps UK as sold-out exhibition opens

Online and undercover: saving trafficked wildlife in Thailand

August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor

Antonelli faces new challenge after stirring triumph in Monza

Duplantis leads creme de la creme at 'game-changing' Ultimate Championship

Korda leads US bid to win first away Solheim Cup since 2015

Eurozone rate-setters to hike borrowing costs as energy prices jump

As oceans warm, Florida scientists hunt for heat-resistant coral

Off Florida's coast, a team of scientists and trained volunteers in scuba gear descends to the ocean floor and begins planting young coral onto a reef and examining how others are faring in the increasingly warm waters.

Stars ready for busy Toronto International Film Festival

North America's largest film festival kicks off Thursday in Toronto with a jam-packed line-up of more than 200 films and high-wattage stars including John Malkovich, Penelope Cruz, Chris Rock and K-pop superstar Lisa.

Rubio defends anti-drug boat strikes, warns of cartel 'cancer'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended controversial strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats during a visit to Ecuador on Wednesday, arguing Latin American cartels would "eat these countries alive" if left unchecked.

Gauff takes inspiration from Tiafoe in US Open fightback win

Drawing inspiration from Frances Tiafoe's rally from two sets down to reach the US Open semi-finals, Coco Gauff saved two match points in her own fightback victory on Wednesday.

Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking

Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen's spirited US Open run with a three-set victory on Wednesday, ensuring she'll rise to number one in the world for the first time.

Ralph Lauren opens fur-free New York Fashion Week

Legendary US designer Ralph Lauren on Wednesday kicked off New York Fashion Week with his namesake brand's Spring/Summer 2027 collection, as the industry showcase implements its first full ban on fur on the runway.

Pegula aiming to thwart Sabalenka three-peat in US Open semis

Aryna Sabalenka is gunning for her third US Open title in a row -- can Jessica Pegula stop her this time?

Arteta lauds in-form Odegaard as 'remarkable' Arsenal edge Napoli

Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard for another match-winning moment as his goal sealed a 1-0 victory over Napoli on Wednesday that the Gunners boss said did not reflect a "remarkable" performance from his side.

'Not normal' US Open scheduling under-fire after late-night finishes

Ben Shelton's record-breaking late-night victory over Carlos Alcaraz has reignited the debate over scheduling at the US Open, where a flurry of finishes in the early hours have prompted calls for a curfew or radical demands for shorter matches.

Rogers hails Alonso for 'exciting' Chelsea goal spree

Morgan Rogers said Xabi Alonso has transformed Chelsea into an "exciting" force after their 6-3 win over Leeds in the League Cup extended the Blues' free-scoring start to the season.

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