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Stokes refuses to give up hope as Ashes ambitions hang by thread

'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 627

Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus

Undercooked, arrogant? Beaten England's Ashes build-up under scrutiny

Australia crush England by eight wickets for 2-0 Ashes lead

Star UK chef redesigns menu for dieters on skinny jabs

Australia on brink of victory at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

South Africa coach Conrad says meant no malice with 'grovel' remark

Neergaard-Petersen edges out Smith for maiden DP World Tour win

Stokes and Jacks lead rearguard action to keep England alive

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 618.

McIlroy going to enjoy 'a few wines' to reflect on 'unbelievable year'

Rory McIlroy said Sunday he was looking forward to putting his feet up and having a "few wines" over Christmas to reflect on an "unbelievable year" after ending his season at the Australian Open.

India nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa

A fire that ripped through an Indian nightclub in the popular tourist resort region of Goa killed 25 people, the state's chief minister said Sunday.

Harden moves to 10th on NBA all-time scoring list in Clippers defeat

James Harden moved into the top 10 on the NBA's all-time scoring list on Saturday, but his 34 points weren't enough to lift the struggling Los Angeles Clippers in a 109-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI

The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate.

McIntosh, Marchand close US Open with 200m fly victories

Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand closed out the US Open in Austin, Texas, with dominant victories in the 200m butterfly on Saturday.

India nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa

A fire at a nightclub in the west Indian state of Goa has killed at least 23 people, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other officials said early Sunday.

France's Ugo Bienvenu ready to take animated 'Arco' to Oscars

French animated film "Arco" -- an optimistic adventure financed by Oscar winner Natalie Portman and adored by critics -- seems to have what it takes to make a run to the Academy Awards thanks to director Ugo Bienvenu.

England's Archer takes pillow to second Ashes Test in 'shocking look'

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been lampooned after turning up for the second Ashes Test against Australia with a pillow tucked under his arm in a move blasted as "a shocking look".

Australia skipper Cummins 'good to go' for Adelaide Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins said he will be "good to go" for the third Ashes Test after missing the first two with a back injury in more bad news for struggling England.

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