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St.Louis down Columbus to win US Open Cup

Edwards scores 45 points as Timberwolves spoil Giannis's Heat debut

Palmeiras edge Fluminense to reach Copa Libertadores final

England and France face do-or-die clash at Rugby League World Cup

Asian stocks back in retreat as tech mood sours again

Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals

South Korea's celebrity shark back in canal, prompting new rescue bid

MotoGP riders prepare for 'emotional' farewell to Phillip Island

Champion-chip: Best fries contest heats up Belgium

Why Chile's copper output is sinking despite booming demand

Tesla profits fall on higher spending as 'Elon Inc.' talk builds

Tesla profits drop on tech spending spree as 'Elon Inc.' talk builds

NFL Titans coach says gun incident was 'cry for help'

Websites go dark as AI exposes critical security flaws

Ajax sign ex-Man United striker Weghorst

Ajax said Thursday they had signed Dutch international and former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst on a two-year contract from Championship outfit Burnley.

Jolie 'terribly nervous' about playing diva Callas in new film

Angelina Jolie confessed she was afraid about being able to "live up" to Maria Callas in her new biopic about the great diva's extraordinary yet tragic life that premiered Thursday at the Venice Film Festival.

Root stands firm for England as Sri Lanka strike at Lord's

Joe Root proved to be England's anchorman yet again as wickets fell around him in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday.

Paraguay's abundant hydropower draws crypto miners, legal and not

In the Paraguayan city of Hernandarias, a data center with row upon row of supercomputers stands as a testament to a burgeoning crypto mining sector fueled by the South American country's abundance of green electricity.

Romelu Lukaku signs for Napoli from Chelsea

Napoli have signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, ending the Belgium striker's extended period in limbo with the Blues.

Why Telegram chief's arrest raises 'red flags' for tech bosses

Now that France has charged Telegram's founder with failing to stop illegal activity on his platform, other tech bosses may have reason to weigh the wisdom of jetting into Europe themselves.

Fresh faces key to Carsley's 'stamp' on new-look England

England interim coach Lee Carsley said he wanted to put his stamp on the Three Lions after naming uncapped quartet Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White, Tino Livramento and Angel Gomes in his first squad on Thursday.

Somkiat to become first Thai MotoGP rider in 2025

Somkiat Chantra will become the first Thai rider to race full-time in MotoGP next season with Honda-LCR, the team announced on Thursday.

Blue Origin completes latest space tourism flight successfully

Blue Origin flew its latest group of six thrill-seekers to the edge of space and back again Thursday, including the youngest-ever woman to complete the feat.

US, European stocks rise, shrug off Nvidia share drop

US and European stock markets advanced on Thursday, with Frankfurt hitting a new record, as investors shrugged off a drop in shares of chip giant Nvidia and turned their attention back to interest rates.

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