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Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows
China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows

China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by comments by Tokyo's new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.

November 15, 2025

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Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as US judge says to approve bankruptcy
Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as US judge says to approve bankruptcy

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, blamed for helping to fuel a deadly opioid crisis, said Friday that a US bankruptcy judge will sign off on a deal to settle thousands of lawsuits against the company, which will cease to exist.

November 15, 2025

Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires
Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires

When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance.

November 15, 2025

Wood gets all-clear in boost for England
Wood gets all-clear in boost for England

Pace spearhead Mark Wood was Saturday cleared any hamstring injury after a precautionary scan in a huge relief for England just days away from the first Ashes Test against Australia.

November 15, 2025

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Grant, Kim share halfway lead in LPGA Annika tournament
Grant, Kim share halfway lead in LPGA Annika tournament

Sweden's Linn Grant shook off an opening bogey to card eight birdies in a seven-under par 63 on Friday and seize a share of the second-round lead in the LPGA Annika at Pelican tournament alongside Australia's Grace Kim.

November 14, 2025

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Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage, Auger-Aliassime reaches last four
Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage, Auger-Aliassime reaches last four

Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after seeing off Ben Shelton and completing a perfect group stage, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi-final spot by beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (7/4).

November 14, 2025