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Sat, 22 Oct 2022 08:10:15 GMTUS face Netherlands at FIFA Women's World Cup in repeat of final
Megan Rapinoe's United States will also meet debutants Vietnam and a play-off winner at the finals in Australia and New Zealand, following the draw in Auckland on Saturday.
European champions England, the pre-tournament favourites together with the...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:16:09 GMTRohit says India relishing Pakistan 'challenge' in World Cup opener
The neighbours meet on Sunday at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground and with cricket administrators of the countries bickering behind the scenes.
"I don't want to use the word 'pressure' because pressure is constant, I would like to take this as a c...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:56:10 GMTParticle physics pushing cancer treatment boundaries
The physicists here are working with giant particle accelerators in search of ways to expand the reach of cancer radiation therapy, and take on hard-to-reach tumours that would otherwise have been fatal.
In one CERN lab, called CLEAR, facility coor...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:54:10 GMTAs elections near, Taylor Swift and sex tapes on the US campaign trail
Swifties run for Senate
Several candidates had the same idea Friday when they attempted to win cool points by capitalizing off the release of Taylor Swift's new album "Midnights."
Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan, Pennsylvania governor hopeful Josh S...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:48:09 GMTBolsonaro says will accept defeat if 'nothing abnormal' in Brazil vote
"Today, everyone says that my acceptance (among the people) is much greater than that of my opponent (ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva). But let's leave it to the polls ... let's leave this question with the electoral transparency commission,"...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:04:21 GMTA spate of drownings: Classes help Black Americans learn to swim
"I almost drowned," the young African American recalled of an incident at another pool when a lifeguard had to rescue him.
Since then, Aiden has found the courage to face his fears and go back in the pool for lessons with Swim Up, a nonprofit group...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:59:36 GMT'Dare to struggle, dare to win', China's Xi says as Communist Congress ends
China's five-yearly Communist Party Congress wrapped up on Saturday with President Xi Jinping set to emerge from the event as leader for an unprecedented third term.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:58:08 GMTJapan, Australia ink 'landmark' security pact
Prime ministers Fumio Kishida and Anthony Albanese inked the accord in the Western Australian city of Perth, revamping a 15-year-old agreement drafted when terrorism and weapons proliferation were the overriding concerns.
"This landmark declaration...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:36:09 GMTMotoGP leader Bagnaia takes tumble in third Malaysia practice
It left Ducati's Bagnaia, who was not hurt and can win the world title on Sunday, only 11th fastest at a gloomy Sepang and forced into the first qualifying session.
France's Quartararo was seventh on his Yamaha, 0.484 seconds behind pace-setter Jor...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 03:42:09 GMTAustralia edge Wales to reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Both teams scored one try apiece but two penalties from fullback Lori Cramer proved decisive as the Wallaroos guaranteed themselves a second-placed finish in their group behind hosts New Zealand.
Wales picked up a bonus point because of the close m...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 03:32:09 GMTPhillies edge Padres to lead MLB playoff series
After being outgunned by San Diego in an 8-5 game two loss in California on Wednesday, Philadelphia bounced back superbly in front of their home fans at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies starter Ranger Suarez gave up two runs through five innings before...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 03:24:12 GMTJapanese, Australia PMs eye new security pact
Kishida met Anthony Albanese for talks to finalise an agreement to share more sensitive intelligence and deepen military cooperation.
"The Japan and Australian relationship on security issues has built up for many years," a Japanese foreign ministr...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 03:12:10 GMTInfantino says broadcasters offer '100 times less' for Women's World Cup
Infantino was speaking in Auckland hours before the draw for next year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, and with women's football breaking new ground.
The World Cup in July-August will have 32 teams for the first time and global in...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 02:58:08 GMTTatum, Brown too hot for Heat as Celtics roll on
Tatum, who scored 35 points in Boston's season-opening defeat of Philadelphia on Tuesday, produced a 29-point salvo as the Celtics outmuscled their Eastern Conference rivals on the road in Florida.
Brown, who also scored 35 points in Tuesday's vict...
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 02:50:16 GMTIn Florida, right-wing mothers lead the 'parents' revolution'
The group demands that often-sleepy school boards wake up and yank "problematic" books from schools, and empower parents to have more say in public education.
"I am on the right side of history," said Jacqueline Rosario, who is seeking re-election ...