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UEFA chief blasts clubs still committed to Super League project

UEFA chief blasts clubs still committed to Super League project

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin said Thursday he was sick of talking about a breakaway European Super League, accusing club chiefs still committed to the idea of living in a "parallel world".

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Marilyn Manson accuses Evan Rachel Wood of conspiracy after rape claim

Marilyn Manson accuses Evan Rachel Wood of conspiracy after rape claim

Goth rocker Marilyn Manson on Wednesday filed court proceedings against ex-fiancee Evan Rachel Wood for conspiracy, fraud and defamation after the US actress accused him of raping her.

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Ireland suffer 'big loss' as Porter ruled out of rest of Six Nations

Ireland suffer 'big loss' as Porter ruled out of rest of Six Nations

Ireland suffered a blow to their Six Nations title hopes on Thursday as prop Andrew Porter was ruled out of their final two matches due to an ankle injury.

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France seizes Russian oil supremo's yacht as EU sanctions bite

France seizes Russian oil supremo's yacht as EU sanctions bite

France said Thursday it had seized a superyacht owned by Russia's oil czar Igor Sechin, following through on threats to target sanctioned oligarchs close to Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

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Macron to unveil bid for second term

Macron to unveil bid for second term

French President Emmanuel Macron will announce later Thursday that he will seek a second term in office at elections next month, aides said, with Russia's war in Ukraine likely to eclipse the campaign but boost his chances.

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Nasum, Liton help Bangladesh end T20 losing streak

Nasum, Liton help Bangladesh end T20 losing streak

Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed and batsman Liton Das helped Bangladesh halt an eight-match losing streak in Twenty20 internationals with a resounding 61-run win over Afghanistan in Dhaka on Thursday.

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Top Hong Kong Covid expert says mass-testing plan 'unhelpful'

Top Hong Kong Covid expert says mass-testing plan 'unhelpful'

One of Hong Kong's top coronavirus experts on Thursday joined a growing chorus of criticism over plans to test the entire city, saying doing so during its worst-ever outbreak would have little impact.

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Lviv's Art Palace turns Aid HQ for Ukrainians under the bombs

Lviv's Art Palace turns Aid HQ for Ukrainians under the bombs

Lviv's imposing Art Palace buzzes from dawn to curfew with volunteers sorting through donations from Europe that are flooding into this west Ukrainian city.

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Turkey walks a diplomatic tightrope in Russia-Ukraine war

Turkey walks a diplomatic tightrope in Russia-Ukraine war

The signs of Russian presence have long been visible in Turkey, from rows of tourists on Antalya beaches to the Russian battleships ploughing their way through the Bosphorus.

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Sensational Kim roars into Thai International Series lead

Sensational Kim roars into Thai International Series lead

American Sihwan Kim roared out of the gates at the inaugural International Series Thailand on Thursday, breaking the course record to seize the first round lead with a 10-under-par 62.

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