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England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish to India opener
England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish to India opener

Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.

June 23, 2025

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A potentially life-threatening heat wave hit the East Coast of the United States on Monday, with temperatures expected to climb to 40 degrees Celsius (104 F) in the New York metropolitan area.

June 23, 2025

Holders Thailand among seven set for LPGA International Crown
Holders Thailand among seven set for LPGA International Crown

Defending champion Thailand and past winners United States and South Korea were among seven teams named Monday as qualifiers for October's LPGA International Crown team event.

June 23, 2025

England set 371 to win India series opener after Pant heroics
England set 371 to win India series opener after Pant heroics

Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.

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US existing home sales little-changed on sluggish market
US existing home sales little-changed on sluggish market

Sales of existing homes in the United States were tepid in May, according to industry data released Monday, as high mortgage rates weighed on the market.

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Where is Iran's uranium? Questions abound after US strikes
Where is Iran's uranium? Questions abound after US strikes

After President Donald Trump bragged US strikes had "obliterated" Iran's nuclear capabilities, officials cautioned it was still too soon to assess the impact on the country's nuclear programme.

June 23, 2025