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Spaun grabs US Open lead with  McIlroy, Woodland in the hunt
Spaun grabs US Open lead with McIlroy, Woodland in the hunt

American J.J. Spaun seized an early one-stroke lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open with Rory McIlroy and other major winners trying to chase him down at Oakmont.

June 12, 2025

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Dollar dives on Trump's new trade threat
Dollar dives on Trump's new trade threat

The dollar plunged on Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened higher unilateral tariffs on trade partners, and oil slipped as traders evaluated the probability behind reports that Israel could be gearing up to strike Iran.

June 12, 2025

Cunha completes 'dream' Manchester United move
Cunha completes 'dream' Manchester United move

Manchester United on Thursday confirmed the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves on a five-year deal with the option of a further year.

June 12, 2025

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

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India plane crash: What we know so far
India plane crash: What we know so far

A London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with all passengers and crew believed killed.

June 12, 2025

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Archaeologists find France's deepest shipwreck
Archaeologists find France's deepest shipwreck

Archaeologists have discovered what they say are the remains of a 16th-century merchant ship more than 2.5 kilometres underwater off southern France, the deepest such find in its section of the Mediterranean or any other French waters.

June 12, 2025