African players in Europe: Mbeumo ends goal drought as United draw
Italian rice farmer beats heat with biodiversity haven
France's high school students plan fresh protests
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NZ bank in free speech row over 'explicit' sheep memes
A bank in New Zealand has found itself at the centre of an unlikely free speech row after an attempt to remove "explicit" memes about its sheep mascot from social media.
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Opposition, journalists allege police abuses during India protests
Opposition leaders and journalists accused police of heavy-handed tactics during weekend demonstrations, as authorities locked down New Delhi on Monday ahead of a fresh rally against the election chief.
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Tesla opens first showroom in oil-rich Saudi
The Tesla electric vehicle company owned by billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday opened its first showrooms in oil-rich Saudi Arabia -- where hybrid cars remain a rare sight.
Oscars to add new award for stunts
A new Oscar for stunts will be handed out when Hollywood's glitziest party celebrates its 100th birthday, awards officials said Thursday.
Hatton loves being at Masters but 'It's just so hard'
Tyrrell Hatton has always had a love-hate relationship with Augusta National.
'Mistakes can happen': Amorim backs Onana after Lyon nightmare
Ruben Amorim defended Andre Onana and said mistakes "can happen" after the Manchester United goalkeeper committed a pair of errors in Thursday's 2-2 draw at Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
RFK Jr says study will reveal cause of autism 'epidemic'
US authorities are conducting a large-scale study into the cause of the autism "epidemic," Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday.
Tourist family, pilot killed in 'tragic' NY helicopter crash
Six people including three children were killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday, sparking a major water rescue operation, authorities said.
No.1 Scheffler makes strong Masters start to defend title
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is a bit surprised that most recent Masters champions have scored in the top 10 after the opening round.
Man Utd and Spurs draw in Europa League, Rangers hold Athletic
Manchester United conceded in stoppage time to draw 2-2 away to Lyon on a bad night for goalkeeper Andre Onana in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, while Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers held Athletic Bilbao.
Rose rockets to Masters lead with Scheffler and McIlroy in pursuit
Justin Rose fired a scorching seven-under par 65 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Masters with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in pursuit.
Man Utd held late in Lyon after Onana errors in Europa League
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana endured a night to forget as two costly mistakes allowed Lyon to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.
Man Utd held late in Lyon after Onana errors
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana endured a night to forget as two costly mistakes allowed Lyon to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.
Wall Street rally fizzles as tariff fears resurface
Wall Street stocks resumed their free fall Thursday while the dollar stumbled as persistent concerns about the economic fallout from President Donald Trump's trade wars put a fast end to the prior session's surge.
MLS to open 'second phase' of major season overhaul study
Major League Soccer said Thursday it will conduct a second phase of study into proposals to bring its season into line with the European calendar.
Argentina braves 24-hour strike as it awaits word on IMF loan
Trains and planes were grounded in Argentina Thursday as a 24-hour general strike against President Javier Milei's austerity measures paralyzed some services, even as the country awaits news on a fresh IMF loan.
Spain's Ballester finds relief in Masters water hazard
Reigning US Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester received a huge ovation from spectators at the par-five 13th hole in Thursday's first round of the Masters.
Porro rescues Postecoglou as Spurs held by Frankfurt
Ange Postecoglou's bid to end Tottenham's long trophy drought is delicately poised after a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday.
Grieving Dominicans start burying 200+ victims of nightclub disaster
Grief-stricken Dominicans on Thursday began holding funerals for loved ones who were among more than 200 people killed in a nightclub rooftop collapse, even as dozens remained unaccounted for.
CONMEBOL proposes one-off 64-team World Cup in 2030
The head of South American football's governing body CONMEBOL called on FIFA to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 nations on Thursday in a one-off gesture as the tournament celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Rybakina on form for Kazakhstan in BJK Cup
A hard-fought win for former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina moved Kazakhstan a step closer to the Billie Jean King Cup finals as they overcame Australia 2-1 in Brisbane on Thursday in the opening match in their qualifying pool.
Former Real Madrid coach Leo Beenhakker dies aged 82
Former Real Madrid coach Leo Beenhakker has died aged 82, the Spanish club said Thursday.
Rose rockets to top of Masters leaderboard, Scheffler one back
English veteran Justin Rose used a pair of birdie bursts to build an early lead in the first round of the Masters Thursday with defending champion Scottie Scheffler leading the chase two strokes back.
Langer fades after fiery start in Masters farewell
Two-time champion Bernhard Langer was overjoyed with the start of his 41st and final Masters on Thursday before fading to a two-over par 74 at Augusta National.
Iran, US raise stakes ahead of key talks in Oman
Washington and Tehran waged a war of words Thursday ahead of key talks in Oman after US President Donald Trump said military action was "absolutely" possible if the talks fail.
US-China confrontation overshadows Trump's 'beautiful' trade war
President Donald Trump claimed victory over Europe in the US tariffs war but acknowledged a "cost" to his surging trade offensive against superpower rival China as markets plunged again Thursday.
RFK, MLK assassination files to be released in 'next few days'
Files related to the assassinations of former US attorney general Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr will be released in the coming days, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday.
Relevent settle anti-trust lawsuit with US Soccer
Relevent sports, the marketing company with growing influence in global soccer, has settled its antitrust legal case with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) increasing the chances of foreign league games being held in the USA.
Orcas, dolphins stuck in closed French marine park
Two orcas, Wikie and Keijo, and 12 dolphins are stuck in a shuttered French Riviera marine park after Spanish authorities refused to let them move to their country, an official told AFP on Thursday.
Rahul shines as Delhi bag fourth straight win in IPL
KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 93 as Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets to maintain their winning streak in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
Family bid farewell to merengue singer, killed in Dominican nightclub disaster
Family members bade a tearful farewell Thursday to merengue singer Rubby Perez, who died this week when the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub crashed down on him as he did what he loved best: perform for an adoring crowd.
Mbappe ups stakes in bid to recoup 55mn euros from PSG
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe on Thursday unleashed a legal offensive against Paris Saint-Germain in a bid to obtain the 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages and bonuses he says his former club owes him.
Scheffler grabs share of early lead in quest for Masters repeat
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler held a share of the lead through 12 holes at Augusta National on Thursday as Rory McIlroy teed off in the first round of the Masters.
Why did a Dominican nightclub roof cave in?
The government of the Dominican Republic has vowed an exhaustive investigation into why the roof of a nightclub caved in on revellers, killing more than 200.