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See the $35 million fake goods haul Hong Kong customs seized ahead of the World Cup
The seizure included about 30,000 jerseys, some so finely made that they're hard to distinguish from authentic team shirts.

Wimbledon increases prize money by 20%, singles winners will earn $4.8 million
Players have long been calling for a greater share of revenues from the four Grand Slams and recently began taking steps toward collective action.

Germany players pay for fans to travel to game
Germany's players will pay for 600 of the country's fans to travel by bus to their final World Cup group game in New Jersey amid criticism of increased transport costs at the tournament.

O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager
Martin O'Neill is confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager after two interim spells last season led to a league and cup double.

The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?
New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine

Asylum seeker who raped woman, 18, jailed
Sheraz Malik, 28, was found guilty of two counts of rape by a jury in January.

Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet among fans for historic Knicks win
A star-studded crowd saw the New York Knicks score a winning basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the last seconds of the game.

Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

Ten-year-old American fashion designer shuttles between school and runways

Renault CEO pushes EU for China sourcing deal amid assembly concerns

Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises

MIDROC Ethiopia and IFC partner on $80m hotel development project

Economists warn Russia's economy reaching limits four years into war

Alibaba, JD.com Shares Fall as Beijing Launches Fresh Crackdown on Discount Marketing

Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs
The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.

Black Caps batter leaves squad ahead of second England test
Opener Devon Conway has left the squad ahead of their second Test against England, for the birth of his second child.

Spurs the dumbest basketball team in history of civilisation - Barkley
NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.

Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.

Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends
Who are the biggest World Cup legends of all time? From Pele to Lionel Messi, we attempt to name the top 10.

Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

Mum's plea to reopen case into daughter's shooting in US
The mother of Lucy Harrison, who was shot by her father at his Texas home, demands further inquiries.

Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.

Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand in sex abuse trial
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.