Australia star Smith intrigued to see how 'Bazball' fares in Ashes
Steve Smith insisted he was looking forward to England continuing with their 'Bazball' style during the Ashes, saying "they haven't come up against us yet" as Australia maintained their grip on the World Test Championship final against India on Thursday.
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Swiatek to play Muchova in French Open final
Reigning champion and world number one Iga Swiatek will face unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova in the French Open final after defeating Brazilian 14th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2, 7-6 (9/7) on Thursday.
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EU reaches long-stalled deal on refugee hosting
EU nations on Thursday reached agreement on a long-stalled revision of the bloc's rules to share the hosting of asylum seekers and migrants more equitably.
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Ruby gemstone sells for record $34.8 million
A ruby sold at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday for $34.8 million, setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone.
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Most nations get low marks on 'net-zero' climate plans
Nearly all of 35 countries accounting for more than four-fifths of global greenhouse gas emissions got low marks for their net zero plans in a peer-reviewed assessment published Thursday.
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US, UK forge 'Atlantic Declaration' to counter new threats
The United States and Britain on Thursday announced a new strategic pact as their leaders rededicated the "special relationship" to counter Russia, China and economic instability.
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Blinken says Saudis not asked to choose between US, China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saudi Arabia was not being forced to choose between Washington and Beijing, striking a conciliatory tone in Riyadh following tensions with the long-time ally.
Read moreSmith, Cummins star as Australia dominate WTC final
Steve Smith scored his 31st Test century before Australia captain Pat Cummins sparked India's collapse in the World Test Championship final on Thursday.
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Belmont races, MLB game wiped out by wildfire smoke concerns
Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggered a fresh wave of disruption across American sports on Thursday, forcing more postponements and raising questions about this weekend's scheduled horse racing showpiece, the 155th Belmont Stakes.
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Five things on French Open finalist Karolina Muchova
Karolina Muchova came from 2-5 down in the final set and saved a match point to defeat world number two Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 in the French Open semi-finals on Thursday.
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