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Inspired Wallabies notch statement Test win over Springboks

Spain PM vows action as housing protest sparked by eviction grows

Assefa's world record bid at Berlin Marathon foiled by injury

Fernandez downs Gibson to claim Singapore Open crown

Alex Bodi and Prof. Dr Dieter Lazik sign a contract for ALPHA WHEY and BODI Energy Drink

Three talking points from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Swiss reject plan to toughen neutrality: projection

Turkey ex-minister resigns as investment fund crisis grows

UK police call in bomb disposal team near air force base

Pope urges French bishops to 'persevere' against clerical sex abuse

Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters after days of rain

Decorated Indian badminton star calls Japan Asian Games 'very sad'

Assefa just misses women's world record at Berlin Marathon

Asian Games chiefs say lessons learned over accommodation

DeChambeau grabs early Masters lead as Scheffler, McIlroy chase history

Bryson DeChambeau seized the early lead of the 88th Masters on Thursday while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy battled in a showcase group.

US Fed's Barkin says recent inflation data 'not supportive' of case for rate cuts

The recent uptick in US inflation has weakened the case for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates, a senior Fed policymaker told AFP on Thursday.

Bumrah 5-21 wrecks RCB before SKY seals easy Mumbai IPL win

Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets to wreck Royal Challengers Bengaluru innings before two sharp fifties by Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav sealed an easy seven wicket win for Mumbai Indians Thursday.

Ohtani translator stole over $16 mn from Dodgers star

The former Japanese-language translator for Shohei Ohtani was charged with bank fraud on Thursday for stealing more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to pay gambling debts.

Bilbao rejoices as Athletic parade Copa del Rey trophy on boat

Athletic Bilbao fans flooded the streets of their city on Thursday to celebrate the team's Copa del Rey triumph, their first major trophy for 40 years, paraded down the Nervion river on a boat.

Scheffler, McIlroy chase history as six share Masters lead

Bryson DeChambeau was among six players to share the early lead on Thursday at the 88th Masters as top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy teed off in a showcase group.

French diver wants 'no slip-ups' at football match kick-off

French Olympic diver Alexis Jandard will take part in a ceremonial kick-off at a football game this weekend, just days after unwittingly becoming a social media sensation when he embarrassingly slipped and bounced off a diving board in front of President Emmanuel Macron.

'I am here to stay' - Alonso extends Aston deal

Fernando Alonso on Thursday pledged his future to Aston Martin, dashing any thoughts of the two-time former champion replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season.

Djokovic, Sinner into Monte Carlo quarters as Medvedev rages

Novak Djokovic avenged last year's Monte Carlo Masters defeat by Lorenzo Musetti to reach the quarter-finals Thursday along with Jannik Sinner, while Daniil Medvedev launched into a furious tirade during his defeat.

Golf great Watson tells rival tour players to push for unity

Eight-time major winner Tom Watson said Thursday he made an emotional appeal for unity among golf's rival factions at the Masters' Champions Dinner, telling players they needed to re-unite.

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