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South Africa's Rabada and Ngidi spark Australia collapse in WTC final
One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India
One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India

A London-bound passenger plane crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday leaving one known survivor from 242 on board, with the jet smashing into buildings housing doctors and their families.

June 12, 2025

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Heir to an empire, Ferdinand Habsburg seeks new crown at Le Mans
Heir to an empire, Ferdinand Habsburg seeks new crown at Le Mans

If the Austro-Hungarian Empire still existed, Ferdinand Habsburg would be next in line to sit on the throne, instead he will be sharing a driver's seat this weekend in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

June 12, 2025

Top Spanish ruling party official resigns over corruption case
Top Spanish ruling party official resigns over corruption case

A top official in Spain's ruling Socialist Party resigned on Thursday after being implicated in a widening corruption probe that has already ensnared the prime minister's former close aide.

June 12, 2025

Ukraine's Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7
Ukraine's Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he hoped to press his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 summit this weekend to step up sanctions against Russia, as peace talks between the warring sides stall.

June 12, 2025

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz to lead Bangladesh ODIs
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to lead Bangladesh ODIs

Bangladesh on Thursday named Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the ODI team, with the 27-year-old all-rounder succeeding Najmul Hossain Shanto in white ball cricket.

June 12, 2025

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Australia's Cummins rips through South Africa batting in WTC final
Australia's Cummins rips through South Africa batting in WTC final

Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for just one run as the title-holders seized control of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday.

June 12, 2025