WADA ask 'independent prosecutor' to examine Chinese swimmers case: statement
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of the case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prescription heart drug.
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Ukrainian village battles mines year after Russia forced out
Every metre that farmer Igor Kniazev ploughs in an east Ukrainian village holds the danger of mines, booby-traps and unexploded shells -- the remains of a nearly three-month Russian occupation that ended over a year ago.
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Haiti transitional council sworn in after months of violence
A long-awaited transitional ruling council was sworn in Thursday in violence-wracked Haiti, while the Caribbean nation's embattled prime minister Ariel Henry submitted his formal resignation.
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Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy: lawyer
Former German tennis star Boris Becker has been discharged from bankruptcy by a London court following a deal with his debtors, the 56-year-old's German lawyer said Thursday.
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Osaka stumbles against Samsonova in Madrid Open
Liudmila Samsonova brought former world number one Naomi Osaka's return to clay to a halt in the second round of the Madrid Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory.
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'Miles to go', says Dyche as Everton eye revival
Everton manager Sean Dyche insists his club still have "miles to go" in their bid for a sustained revival despite the shock 2-0 win over Liverpool that should secure their Premier League survival.
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155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, the country's prime minister said Thursday.
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Saudi oil giant Aramco agrees major FIFA sponsorship deal
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco and world football governing body FIFA on Thursday announced a major sponsorship agreement until the end of 2027.
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Stocks fall as tech shares sink, US economy slows
London's stock market reached a new record high but Wall Street and eurozone equities tumbled Thursday as tech shares sank after Meta signalled an AI spending spree and data showed slower US economic growth.
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French students protest again after police break up pro-Palestinian demo
Students in Paris protested again Thursday after police broke up a pro-Palestinian solidarity demonstration the night before at one of France's most prestigious universities.
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