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Divided Bulgaria votes in tense presidential runoff
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Sri Lanka's war widows and the long search for the missing
Seated outside a church, Saradhadevi Thadcanamoorty recites four handwritten pages of names -- 124 husbands, fathers and brothers who vanished during Sri Lanka's civil war.
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Maxey scores 38 to lead Sixers 'fighters' to another comeback win
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points to spark the Philadelphia 76ers in a fightback 109-104 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday while LeBron James and Joel Embiid were rested with injuries.
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Wolves appoint Vitor Pereira as head coach
Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Vitor Pereira as their new head coach, the Premier League strugglers announced Thursday.
'Welcome Donald': Zelensky seeks to win Trump to Kyiv's side
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he wanted to appeal to US President-elect Donald Trump on a human level to win him over against "crazy" Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Putin ready to meet Trump to talk Ukraine deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks at "any time" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office.
UN chief sees 'flame of hope' in Syria, calls for end to Israel strikes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that there was a "flame of hope" in Syria following the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime but warned of significant challenges ahead.
Wall Street stocks rebound despite government shutdown threat
Wall Street stocks rebounded Thursday from sharp losses over the prospect of fewer US rate cuts next year despite the looming threat of a government shutdown.
Locals shout out their grievances as Macron visits Mayotte
Distraught and angry inhabitants of Mayotte shouted out their grievances to French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday, five days after the Indian Ocean archipelago was devastated by a cyclone.
'A very difficult ordeal': Gisele Pelicot's statement after mass rape trial
Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband was jailed on Thursday for 20 years over her drugging and mass rape by strangers recruited online, in a case that shocked France and resonated around the world.
Bottas returns to Mercedes as reserve driver
Valtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes next season as a reserve driver in the wake of Mick Schumacher's decision to leave, the constructor announced Thursday.
Painful wait in Saudi for family of detained Syrian chess champion
As Syrians pour out of prisons that Bashar al-Assad used to cement his grip on power, the Saudi-based family of one detainee is desperate for any news, even if it confirms their worst fears.
Maiden Atal ODI century helps Afghanistan crush Zimbabwe
Sediqullah Atal scored his maiden one-day international century as Afghanistan crushed Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
France footballer Paul Pogba's brother sentenced to year in prison in extortion case
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case.
Champions Trophy tug of war shows India's 'stranglehold' on cricket
Pakistan's loss of several Champions Trophy matches underlines India's dominance of cricket -- and that "stranglehold" could tighten with an Indian now heading the global governing body.
Co-owner Ratcliffe increases Manchester United stake
Jim Ratcliffe has increased his stake in Manchester United to nearly 29 percent after completing the cash injection he promised when purchasing a minority share of the Premier League club.
Amazon workers in US strike days before Christmas
Thousands of workers at Amazon facilities across the United States went on strike Thursday, the Teamsters Union said, halting work at the height of the busy holiday gift-giving season.
Dominique Pelicot: the 'monster' whose facade crumbled
His loved ones knew him as a devoted family man. But he had for years been recruiting dozens of strangers to rape his drugged wife without her knowledge.
Macron hears accounts of despair in Mayotte after cyclone disaster
Distraught and angry inhabitants of Mayotte shouted out their despair to French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, five days after the Indian Ocean archipelago was devastated by a cyclone, with lacking water and food, and fear of looting topping the grievances.
Israel accused of 'acts of genocide', 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
Israel on Thursday faced accusations of "acts of genocide" in Gaza, a charge it denounced as full of "lies", while a medical charity said the devastation caused in the Palestinian territory showed "signs of ethnic cleansing".
Rashford leaving Man Utd could do 'world of good' - Keane
Roy Keane believes leaving Manchester United could do Marcus Rashford the "world of good" as he fears the forward will never regain his hunger at Old Trafford.
Denmark expects Chinese ship probed over cut cables to depart
Denmark's foreign minister said Thursday that he expected a Chinese ship, anchored off the Danish coast and linked to two severed undersea cables, would be able to leave once an inspection which included four countries was completed.
BoE holds interest rate after inflation rise
The Bank of England on Thursday kept its key interest rate at 4.75 percent, deciding against a cut in line with the US Federal Reserve, as UK inflation rises again.
Portugal, Spain, France bust contaminated seafood ring
A European operation has spared revellers a potential food poisoning nightmare before Christmas, seizing 30 tonnes of molluscs illegally fished in polluted waters and arresting 62 suspects, authorities said on Thursday.
Liverpool boss Slot urges patience with Chiesa return
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has warned there will be no quick fix as pre-season signing Federico Chiesa looks to regain his best form following a lengthy injury lay-off.
Monaco's Singo apologises after injuring Donnarumma
Monaco's Wilfried Singo apologised to Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on Thursday after the Italian suffered a gruesome facial injury as a result of a collision between the two during a Ligue 1 match.
Britain's Draper out of Davis Cup tennis tie against Japan
Jack Draper confirmed Thursday he has withdrawn from both the United Cup and Great Britain's Davis Cup clash with Japan because of a hip injury.
White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump's return
President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday unveiled a new climate target under the landmark Paris accord, just weeks before Donald Trump's return to the White House threatens to upend US efforts to combat global warming.
Scent of success? Samaranch bids to emulate father in IOC presidency race
Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior says his previous career as a perfume salesman taught him how to sell, a valuable lesson he could use if he emulates his father in becoming president of the International Olympic Committee.
US-based Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover
The US-based Friedkin Group have completed the takeover of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Stock markets decline as Fed eyes fewer rate cuts
European and Asian stock markets slid Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street as the Federal Reserve signalled fewer cuts to US interest rates next year.
India to play Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan
India will play next year's Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan, the International Cricket Council said Thursday following weeks of wrangling.
Kane boost as Bayern host Leipzig with title rivals in hot pursuit
Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader's host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany.
'Smash and damage' Fury out for revenge against Usyk
Tyson Fury will be fighting for his legacy and revenge as well as three heavyweight belts in his rematch against the superlative Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.
Myanmar junta FM briefs neighbours on election plans: Thai FM
Myanmar's junta-appointed foreign minister briefed officials from five neighbouring countries on the military's repeatedly delayed plans to hold elections, Thailand's foreign minister said on Thursday.