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Paralympics brace for tense opening as Russia comes in from the cold

Leclerc edges Hamilton to go fastest in first Australian GP practice

Equities mostly drop as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips

Italy half-backs can make difference against England: ex-coach Mallett

Scotland coach Townsend hails 'instinctive' France ahead of key Six Nations game

French starlet Seixas to take on Pogacar at Strade Bianche

Brazil's Petrobras sees profit soar on record output

Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets

US, Venezuela restore ties as Washington pushes for minerals access

Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut

Qualifier Parry ends Venus's desert dream

US says Venezuela to protect mining firms as diplomatic ties restored

Venezuela has promised safe conditions for foreign mining companies keen to invest in the country, a US official said Thursday, as Washington announced it will restore diplomatic ties with Caracas.

Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in honor of their 2025 MLS Cup championship.

Dismal Spurs can still avoid relegation vows Tudor

Igor Tudor claims troubled Tottenham's dismal 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Thursday has convinced him they will avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Berger sets early pace at Arnold Palmer with 'unbelievable' 63

Daniel Berger made nine birdies in a flawless round as he stormed to an impressive three-stroke lead on day one of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida.

Morocco part company with coach Regragui as World Cup looms

Morocco parted company with coach Walid Regragui on Thursday, three months before the World Cup, with the country's football federation naming Mohamed Ouahbi as his replacement.

Lens beat Lyon on penalties to reach French Cup semis

Lens kept their dream of an unlikely French league and cup double alive, beating Lyon 5-4 on penalties on Thursday to reach the semi-finals after their last-eight tie had ended in a 2-2 draw.

Spurs slip deeper into relegation trouble after loss to Palace

Troubled Tottenham plunged deeper into relegation danger as Micky van de Ven's moment of madness triggered a damaging 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Thursday.

European, US stocks back in sell-off mode as oil prices surge

Oil prices pushed higher while US and European stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.

Celtics' Tatum could make injury return on Friday

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make his NBA season debut on Friday, less than 10 months after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in last year's playoffs.

Bethell set for 'hell of a career', says England captain Brook

Jacob Bethell is going to have "a hell of a career" with England, said captain Harry Brook, after the left-hander's brilliant 105 on Thursday almost took his side to a record chase against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

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