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Australian Olympic breakdancer "Raygun" has been ridiculed, written off, and now crowned number one in the world, the sport's governing body confirmed Wednesday.

Kamala Harris said Tuesday that Donald Trump made a "mess" of America and the Republican shot back that she was a "Marxist" in a fiery debate clash that could shift the narrative in the tight US presidential election.

If Mauricio Pochettino had any illusions about the scale of the task that awaits him as newly-appointed head coach of the United States, Tuesday's 1-1 draw with New Zealand would have set him straight.

Top US officials on Tuesday urged Israel to make changes to its operations in the occupied West Bank after the military acknowledged its fire likely killed an American activist there.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met Tuesday for their first -- and possibly only -- televised debate, a potential game-changer in a presidential race that has already cast the United States into historic upheaval.

Four climbers from Italy and South Korea were found dead on the Alps' highest peak of Mont Blanc on Tuesday after they had been missing for three days in bad weather, the local French prefecture said.

James Rodriguez struck a winner from the penalty spot as Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

Crowds of protesters invaded Mexico's Senate on Tuesday, forcing lawmakers to suspend a debate on controversial proposals by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to allow voters to elect judges.

Donald Trump arrived in Philadelphia for a potentially game-changing televised debate with Kamala Harris Tuesday, the rivals' first and possibly only clash before November's knife-edge US presidential election.

Australia football head coach Graham Arnold said his side were "extremely disappointed" after their goal-drought continued into a second World Cup qualifier, this time leading to a 0-0 draw with Indonesia in Jakarta.

Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new head coach of the United States national team, the US Soccer federation announced on Tuesday.

Out-of-control wildfires surrounding Los Angeles continued to grow Tuesday, forcing families to evacuate and blanketing the sky with choking smoke.

World champions Argentina suffered their second defeat in CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with a James Rodriguez penalty condemning them to a 2-1 loss to Colombia on Tuesday.

A weight loss drug has been found to be broadly safe and effective for children under 12 with obesity, according to a small study on Wednesday that was cautiously welcomed by outside experts.

A private crew set out on an audacious orbital expedition Tuesday, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in half a century as they prepare for the first ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday denounced an "ideological war" in the South Asian country, ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt cruised to a 4-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday as matchday two of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying drew to a close.

Harry Kane admitted he is fuelled by a burning desire to silence his critics after the England captain marked his 100th cap with a double in Tuesday's 2-0 win against Finland.

Germany conceded their earliest goal in 50 years but fought back to lead at half-time before drawing 2-2 away at the Netherlands in the Nations League on Tuesday.

Harry Kane celebrated his 100th England cap in memorable style as the striker's superb double sealed a 2-0 win against Finland in the Nations League on Tuesday.

Europe's Solheim Cup golfers will happily adopt an underdog mindset against their American rivals this week even as they try to take the trophy for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are poised to face off in a potentially game-changing televised debate Tuesday, less than two months ahead of the knife-edge US presidential election.

The National Football League is reviewing new allegations of sexual assault made against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in a civil lawsuit, the league said Tuesday.

Top-ranked Nelly Korda has won six titles this year, including her second major, but she hungers to finally learn how it feels to play in a Solheim Cup-winning team.

Israel struck a declared safe zone in Gaza on Tuesday, in a strike the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said killed at least 19 people and the Israeli military said targeted Palestinian militants.

Only the youngest and strongest villagers now brave the crossing of a vast, blistering stretch of sand where, in normal times, the waters of the mighty Madeira River flow in the Brazilian Amazon.

Former US special forces trying to help overthrow Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro? Check. Speedboats cruising through international waters, private unmarked planes and Venezuelan army deserters in the Colombian jungle? Check.

Four US civilians are set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk on Thursday -- a risky endeavor usually reserved for trained astronauts from government agencies.

A Frenchman being tried for recruiting strangers to rape his drugged wife will be back in court on Wednesday after being admitted to hospital, the presiding judge at his trial said.

The French president's wife Brigitte Macron is making her Netflix debut playing herself in the hit series "Emily in Paris", Elle magazine revealed Tuesday, ahead of the release of new episodes Thursday.

Controversial proposals by Mexico's outgoing president to allow voters to elect judges face a final hurdle Tuesday in Congress, despite mass opposition street protests, diplomatic tensions and investor jitters.

Israel struck a declared safe zone in Gaza on Tuesday, in a strike the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said killed at least 19 people and the Israeli military said targeted Palestinian militants.