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Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium
Roger Federer said Monday he is looking forward to this week's celebratory return to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play for the first time since his final US Open in 2019.
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Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.
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Wiegman free to lead England after negative Covid test
England women's manager Sarina Wiegman will be able to take her place on the touchline for Wednesday's Euro 2022 quarter-final against Spain after returning a negative test for coronavirus.
Vingegaard the real winner as Pogacar edges Pyrenean Tour de France duel
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar won stage 17 of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees on Wednesday, but was once again shadowed over the line by overall leader in Jumbo-Visma's Jonas Vingegaard.
Dutch not at Euro 2022 just to sell tickets, says coach Parsons
Netherlands manager Mark Parsons is determined to leave a mark on the pitch at Euro 2022 to match the impact of the Dutch fans who have turned stadiums in England orange.
Squeaky-clean Sunak bids to become UK's first Hindu PM
Before his spectacular falling-out with Boris Johnson, former finance minister Rishi Sunak was on a rapid rise that could still end with him installed as Britain's first prime minister of colour.
European stocks retreat, euro dips
European stocks retreated Wednesday as the EU took precautionary measures in the face of reduced Russian gas supplies.
Alleged shooter of Lady Gaga's dog walker freed by mistake
US authorities were on Wednesday searching for the suspect accused of shooting Lady Gaga's dog walker in 2021, months after he was accidentally released from custody.
Pogacar wins Tour stage 17, Vingegaard stays in lead
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar won stage 17 of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees on Wednesday, but was once again shadowed over the line by overall leader in Jumbo-Visma's Jonas Vingegaard.
Europe counts cost of heatwave as Spain PM says more than 500 died
Spain's prime minister said "more than 500 people died" during a 10-day heatwave as Europe counts the cost of a record period of extreme temperatures.
Mammals became warm-blooded later than thought: study
The ancestors of mammals started to become warm-blooded around 20 million years later than previously thought, researchers suggested Wednesday, after analysing inner-ear fossils hoping to solve "one of the great unsolved mysteries of palaeontology".
Why Biden's climate agenda has faltered
President Joe Biden ran for office on a pledge to tackle the global climate crisis.
Biden to announce climate action as heatwave hits Europe
US President Joe Biden will announce Wednesday a series of executive measures to combat climate change, in an effort to push forward an environmental agenda stalled by an unsupportive Congress and a conservative Supreme Court.
Climate protesters block UK's busiest motorway after heatwave
Climate demonstrators on Wednesday triggered a lengthy tailback on Britain's busiest motorway, warning that a record-breaking heatwave was a dire reminder for urgent action.
Zelensky's challenges as his fate plays out on battlefield
Catapulted into a war he didn't start, Volodymyr Zelensky is now left with little choice but to prevail militarily against Russia, analysts told AFP.
US home sales fall again in June as prices hit new record
US home prices hit another new peak in June amid short supply, while existing home sales fell for the fifth straight month amid the ongoing rise in mortgage rates, according to industry data released Wednesday.
Italy fate in parties' hands after Draghi asks: 'in or out?'
Italy held its breath Wednesday as the country's fractious parties furiously debated whether to support popular Prime Minister Mario Draghi at a crucial confidence vote to end a political crisis that could send Italians to snap elections.
Dutch boost as striker Miedema returns for Euro 2022 last eight
The Netherlands' star striker Vivianne Miedema is back with the Oranje's Euro 2022 squad after her positive Covid-19 test in time for their quarter-final against France, the champions announced Wednesday.
Messi scores as PSG labour past Japanese champions
Lionel Messi scored but Paris Saint-Germain were made to work hard for a 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday in the first match of their pre-season Japanese tour.
In eastern Ukraine, volunteers recover bodies of war dead
Returning to his refrigerated white truck with a red cross on its side, Oleksiy Yukov ends another tough day of collecting bodies from the frontline in eastern Ukraine.
Lacking motivation, Carlsen not to defend title at 2023 World Chess Championship
Citing a lack of motivation, chess world number one Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday announced that he would not defend his world championship title in 2023, but stressed that he was not retiring from chess.
Bayern boss Nagelsmann says Barcelona transfer activity 'crazy'
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said it is "crazy" that Barcelona have been able to make multiple signings in the transfer window, including Robert Lewandowski from the Bundesliga champions.
European stocks retreat, euro edges higher
European stocks retreated Wednesday as the EU took precautionary measures in the face of reduced Russian gas supplies.
AC Milan's Bakayoko says Italy police stop could have ended badly
AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko said Wednesday that Italian police who pulled him from his car at gunpoint this month after mistaking him for a shooting suspect "clearly put our lives in danger".
Firefighters gain upper hand in Athens suburbs wildfire
Greek firefighters on Wednesday gained the upper hand in a battle against a wildfire raging for a second day in mountainside suburbs north of Athens that had earlier forced hundreds of people to flee, an official said.
Russia says military aims expanding in Ukraine, pummels Kharkiv
Russia said Monday that its military aims in Ukraine have expanded beyond the industrial Donbas region as its forces launched deadly barrages over the east and the south of the country.
Stenson stripped of Ryder Cup captaincy as LIV rumours swirl
Henrik Stenson was Wednesday stripped of the captaincy of the European Ryder Cup team, with the Swede understood to be on the verge of joining the Saudi-funded rebel LIV Golf series.
Messi scores as PSG labour past Japan's Kawasaki
Lionel Messi scored but Paris Saint-Germain were made to work hard for a 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday in the first match of their pre-season Japanese tour.
South Africa's power cuts take a toll on mental health
You can't do your work because there's no power. You eat late and bolt your food before the lights fail. And then to be at home, in the utter dark, gives you the creeps.
Europe counts cost of heatwave as French fires come under control
Europe counted the cost of a record heatwave on Wednesday as French firefighters brought twin blazes near Bordeaux under control and climate change protesters pointed to the sizzling weather as a wake up call for the continent.
Stokes's ODI exit sparks concerns over international schedule
England World Cup hero Ben Stokes was blunt when explaining his decision to retire from one-day internationals: "We are not cars, you can't just fill us up."
Defending Tour de France champion Pogacar loses key teammate
Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar lost a third UAE Emirates teammate when his lieutenant Rafal Majka pulled out injured ahead of Wednesday's mountain stage 17 climb to Peyragudes.
Henrik Stenson stripped of Ryder Cup captaincy
Henrik Stenson was Wednesday stripped of the captaincy of the European Ryder Cup team with immediate effect "in light of decisions made by Henrik in relation to his personal circumstances".
European stocks, euro drop awaiting Russia gas move, ECB
European stocks and the euro retreated Wednesday as the EU took precautionary measures in the face of reduced Russian gas supplies.