-
Trump's beef policies irk Texas ranchers, testing their loyalty
-
Kennedy Center: future unclear for iconic Washington arts hub
-
Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs to attend Xi dinner at White House
-
Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark
-
Anthropic picks Accenture for in-house AI safety evaluation
-
Helicopters battle wildfire threatening Ecuador's capital
-
Balogun returns as Monaco beat Lens to continue strong Ligue 1 start
-
Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso's promising start
-
'Pause' on overt repression in Venezuela, but reforms still needed: HRW
-
Kane hits Bundesliga century as Bayern rout Union
-
Global stocks mixed as yen falls despite Bank of Japan rate hike
-
Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House
-
Cuba hit with seventh major blackout of the year
-
Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate
-
Murray out with concussion so Wentz will start for Vikings
-
Springboks to face Fiji before 2027 Rugby World Cup
-
UN chief 'deeply regrets' US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting
-
Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors
-
England quick Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
-
McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship as Reed withdraws
-
Mancini brings nine newcomers into the first squad of his Italy comeback
-
McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship
-
Czechs level Davis Cup tie against USA as South Korea eye Finals
-
Crisis-wracked Volkswagen warns of 10-bn-euro hit to profits
-
New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad
-
Costa Rica's Grynspan tops third informal poll for UN chief: diplomat
-
California governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'
-
Stock markets retreat after central bank rate hikes
-
Head leads run spree as Australia win Zimbabwe ODI series
-
Russia labels director of Cannes Grand Prix winner a 'foreign agent'
-
In-form Raphinha wants to finish career at Barcelona
-
Macron warns of Russian 'hybrid' threat after meeting presidential hopefuls
-
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
-
UN holds third informal poll for new chief
-
Carrick confident Man Utd can 'work through' tough time
-
Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi
-
Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
-
Shakira to cap off world tour with Madrid 12-gig run
-
Liverpool boss Iraola puts Bournemouth love affair on hold
-
Isolated Syrian-Druze city blames Damascus for shortages
-
'A disaster' if Man City do not win says Maresca after flawless start
-
Isolated Syrian-Druze city shortages
-
Kerry James Marshall: American 'blackness' painter celebrated in Europe
-
Dutch drop Depay for Germany match in Xavi's first pick
-
Spain coach De la Fuente offers 'full support' to people of Ceuta
-
Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League
-
Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms over West's Ukraine support
-
Stock markets diverge after central bank rate hikes
-
England can build on World Cup 'spirit', says Tuchel
-
Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria
Featured
Last news
NFL names 16 athletes from eight nations to pathway program
Five kicking specialists from England and Ireland are among 16 athletes from eight nations named Thursday to the NFL's International Player Pathway (IPP) program for 2024, the league announced Thursday.
Israel confirms attendance at opening of Paris Olympics
Israel's athletes will join the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris despite security concerns, the country's Games boss told AFP on Thursday.
Australia into Asian Cup last 16, Uzbekistan outclass India
Australia failed to sparkle but joined hosts and holders Qatar in the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Thursday, with Uzbekistan in pole position to join them.
China's Li shares four-way Dubai lead as McIlroy struggles
China's Li Haotong, Dubai Desert Classic champion in 2018, surged to a four-way lead after the first round of the $9 million tournament on Thursday as defending champion Rory McIlroy struggled four shots off the pace.
Galthie picked Alldritt over Ollivon as France captain due to age profile
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday he had selected Gregory Alldritt as captain for the Six Nations in Antoine Dupont's absence as he is younger than regular stand-in Charles Ollivon.
Englishman Cockerill takes over as new coach of Georgia
Former England hooker Richard Cockerill has been appointed the new head coach of Georgia and will also manage the Tblisi-based Black Lion franchise, the Georgian rugby federation announced on Thursday on X.
Sri Lanka clinch T20 series after record low Zimbabwe total
Wanindu Hasaranga's bottom-order demolition eased Sri Lanka to a 2-1 series win against Zimbabwe Thursday after the tourists were bowled out in Colombo for 82, their worst-ever T20 total.
Nsue scores first AFCON hat-trick since 2008 in Equatorial Guinea win
Emilio Nsue scored the first Africa Cup of Nations hat-trick since 2008 as Equatorial Guinea beat Guinea-Bissau 4-2 on Thursday to close in on a place in the last 16.
Zimbabwe bowled out for record low 82 in Sri Lanka decider
Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga cut through Zimbabwe's bottom order to bowl the tourists out for their worst-ever T20 innings total of 82 in Thursday's series decider in Colombo.
'Mature' Australia edge Syria to reach Asian Cup knockouts
Australia followed hosts and holders Qatar into the last 16 of the Asian Cup with an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Syria on Thursday.
Loeb's hopes of Dakar glory in ruins
French rally great Sebastien Loeb's hopes of a first ever Dakar Rally success all but evaporated on Thursday after he was stranded in the desert for more than an hour due to a mechanical problem.
Curtain drops for Eiffel Tower puppet theatre before Paris Games
Julien Sommer has been putting on a puppet show in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower since he was 15, filling his picturesque theatre with starry-eyed children and their parents several times a week.
Former Springbok Elton Jantjies given four-year doping ban
Former South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies has been banned from rugby for four years after using a prohibited substance, the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS) said on Thursday.
Australia edge Syria 1-0 to reach Asian Cup knockouts
Australia followed hosts and holders Qatar into the last 16 of the Asian Cup with an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Syria on Thursday.
Blinkova makes history as Alcaraz and Swiatek power on at Australian Open
Unseeded Russian Anna Blinkova shocked last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open on Thursday, winning the longest tie-break in Grand Slam history as world number one Iga Swiatek came back from the brink.
Rocky Balboa inspiring Alcaraz in Australian Open quest
Carlos Alcaraz revealed Thursday he is a huge fan of the Sylvester Stallone movie franchise 'Rocky' and is using it as motivation at the Australian Open.
Blinkova ousts Rybakina in history-making Australian Open tie-break
Unseeded Russian Anna Blinkova said it was the best day of her life after beating last year's Australian Open runner-up Elena Rybakina Thursday following the longest tie-break in a singles match in Grand Slam history.
Sancho in 'outstanding' shape despite lay-off, says Dortmund's Terzic
Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic on Thursday said returned English winger Jadon Sancho was in "outstanding" condition despite having not played since August.
Japan's Moriyasu dismisses flak over early Asian Cup wobble
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu dismissed Thursday criticism of his team's opening performance at the Asian Cup, saying: "It just shows that people are watching us."
Jordan Henderson leaving Saudi club, having Ajax medical: source
Jordan Henderson has moved a step closer to ending his much-criticised spell with Saudi club Al-Ettifaq by undergoing a medical with Dutch side Ajax, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Thursday.
Alcaraz marches on at Australian Open as Swiatek roars back
Carlos Alcaraz said he reached a "great level" as he booked his ticket for the Australian Open third round on Thursday after Iga Swiatek staged an astonishing comeback to stay alive.
Dominant Odermatt dreams of Kitzbuehel victory, Kilde absent
All eyes will be on Switzerland's runaway World Cup leader Marco Odermatt when racing on the hallowed snow of Kitzbuehel gets under way this weekend.
Afif helps Qatar exorcise World Cup demons at Asian Cup
Asian Cup hosts and holders Qatar have been on a mission to banish the painful memory of their 2022 World Cup flop and forward Akram Afif is leading the charge.
Hazlewood, Head put Australia in command against West Indies
An inspired spell of bowling from Josh Hazlewood and a brilliant attacking century from Travis Head put Australia in complete control of the first Test against the West Indies in Adelaide on Thursday.
Alcaraz made to work for Australian Open third-round berth
World number two Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set Thursday before rediscovering his mojo to battle into the Australian Open third round, coming good when it mattered.
Stones fan Swiatek keeps music a closely guarded secret at Australian Open
Iga Swiatek refused to reveal the song she was listening to on her headphones at the Australian Open on Thursday, fearing it might become "the anthem of the tournament".
'Spectator' Zverev taken to brink at Australian Open
World number six Alexander Zverev said he felt like a spectator and that Slovak qualifier Lukas Klein deserved to win after being pushed to the limit at the Australian Open on Thursday.
Collins to quit tennis this year after Australian Open exit
Former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins revealed Thursday she plans to quit tennis this year, saying having children is on her agenda.
Swiatek storms back in Australian Open thriller, Alcaraz in action
Iga Swiatek admitted she was mentally "at the airport" before staging an astonishing comeback against Danielle Collins to stay alive in the Australian Open on Thursday as Carlos Alcaraz returned to action.
Swiatek storms back in Australian Open thriller, Alcaraz back on court
Iga Swiatek admitted she was mentally "at the airport" before staging an astonishing comeback against Danielle Collins to stay alive in the Australian Open on Thursday as Carlos Alcaraz returned to action.
Ruud lives to fight another day after five-set grind at Australian Open
Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud admitted Thursday he was lucky to still be in the Australian Open after being pushed to five sets in a gripping third-round clash.
Zverev taken to brink in five-set Australian Open thriller
World number six Alexander Zverev was pushed to the limit at the Australian Open on Thursday, needing five gruelling sets to beat Slovak qualifier Lukas Klein.