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India still on top in first Test despite Brook fifty for England

India still on top in first Test despite Brook fifty for England

Local hero Harry Brook defied India's attack with a quickfire fifty but wickets at the other end kept the tourists on top in the first Test at Headingley on Sunday.

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Former England fast bowler David Lawrence dead at 61

Former England fast bowler David Lawrence dead at 61

David 'Syd' Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61, it was announced Sunday.

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Japan's high-tech sunscreens tap into skincare craze

Japan's high-tech sunscreens tap into skincare craze

When YouTuber Hannah Price set out to compare Japanese and Australian sunscreen, she wasn't expecting her deep dive into the subject to rack up over two million views.

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South Korea counts on shipbuilding to ease US tariff woes

South Korea counts on shipbuilding to ease US tariff woes

Asia's fourth largest economy South Korea is facing gruelling tariffs by US President Donald Trump, but its shipbuilding industry could prove a useful bargaining chip.

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Itoje to Valetini: five to watch when the Lions face Australia

Itoje to Valetini: five to watch when the Lions face Australia

The British & Irish Lions kick off a nine-game tour of Australia this week, which includes Tests in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

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Wallabies confident but wary of wounded British and irish Lions

Wallabies confident but wary of wounded British and irish Lions

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is confident the Wallabies can be competitive against the British and Irish Lions, but he will be wary of a side wounded by defeat to Argentina in a Dublin warm-up.

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Utopia and fragile democracy at Art Basel fair

Utopia and fragile democracy at Art Basel fair

This year's Art Basel, the world's top contemporary art fair, paints a portrait of a troubled planet, with works embodying the relentless pursuit of happiness and the fragility of democracies.

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River Plate frustrated by Monterrey in 0-0 stalemate

River Plate frustrated by Monterrey in 0-0 stalemate

River Plate were held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico's Monterrey on Saturday, frustrating the Argentinian club's hopes of booking their place in the knockout rounds of the Club World Cup.

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Panama cuts internet, cell phones in restive province

Panama cuts internet, cell phones in restive province

Panamanian authorities on Saturday partially suspended internet and mobile phone service in a western province where a state of emergency was in effect after two months of anti-government unrest.

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Coach Penney unsure of return to Super Rugby champions Crusaders

Coach Penney unsure of return to Super Rugby champions Crusaders

Rob Penney says he is "not sure yet" if he'll reapply as coach of the Canterbury Crusaders despite earning redemption by steering them to the Super Rugby championship on Saturday.

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