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One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwave
One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwave

Europe is still taking stock of a powerful heatwave in late June but experts are already confident it ranks among the worst ever recorded -- even rivalling a freak 2003 episode.

July 03, 2026

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Australia upbeat about 'ultimate professional' Perry's fitness for World Cup final
Australia upbeat about 'ultimate professional' Perry's fitness for World Cup final

Australia are increasingly optimistic that "ultimate professional" Ellyse Perry will be fit for the Women's T20 World Cup final against arch-rivals England at Lord's on Sunday.

July 03, 2026

Dutch FA to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
Dutch FA to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit

The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said Friday it had filed a complaint to the public prosecutor over racist messages posted in the wake of the country's exit from the World Cup.

July 03, 2026

Mercedes demos set stage for wave of German auto protests
Mercedes demos set stage for wave of German auto protests

Thousands of workers demonstrated outside Mercedes-Benz factories in Germany Friday over the premium carmaker's cost-saving plans, kicking off an expected wave of protests in the country's crisis-wracked auto industry.

July 03, 2026

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Tour de France to start with team time-trial 'bang'
Tour de France to start with team time-trial 'bang'

Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas said he wants his Netcompany Ineos team to "start with a bang" when the Grande Boucle launches this weekend in Barcelona with an intriguing team time-trial.

July 03, 2026

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China sports brands score NBA stars to assist global ambitions
China sports brands score NBA stars to assist global ambitions

NBA star Kyrie Irving walked out onto a basketball court in southwest China to rapturous applause, his brightly coloured Chinese-made sneakers a vivid statement of domestic sportswear brands' increasing global reach.

July 03, 2026