Debt-laden Melbourne Rebels kicked out of Super Rugby
Rugby Australia on Thursday rejected a consortium's bid to take over the debt-laden Melbourne Rebels and shut down the club after 14 seasons in Super Rugby.
Read moreNew Zealand rugby in danger of split as provinces win bitter vote
A bid for wholesale reform of New Zealand rugby's governing body was rejected by heartland unions on Thursday, threatening to throw the game into disarray in the rugby-mad nation.
Read more14 Hong Kong democracy campaigners found guilty of subversion
A Hong Kong court found 14 people guilty of subversion on Thursday in the biggest case against pro-democracy campaigners since China imposed a national security law to crush dissent.
Read moreEU seeks roadblocks for Chinese EVs without sparking trade war
The EU faces a delicate balancing act as it prepares to rev up taxes on Chinese electric cars to protect European industry, while steering clear of a US-style showdown with Beijing that could spark a trade war.
Read moreBoeing set to deliver plan to regulators on upgrading safety
Boeing is expected to deliver on Thursday a "comprehensive action plan" required by US air safety regulators after a near-catastrophic incident in January.
Read moreButtler eager for T20 world champions England to learn India lessons
England captain Jos Buttler believes his squad will be better equipped to retain their T20 World Cup title after a miserable defence of their 50-over crown in India last year.
Read moreAsian markets extend losses with Wall St as rate hopes dim
Asian markets fell Thursday, with traders tracking losses on Wall Street fuelled by concerns over rising Treasury yields and fading hopes for US interest rate cuts.
Read moreAustralia engaging with Ticketmaster over hacking 'incident'
The Australian government was on Thursday investigating claims by a hacking group to have stolen the details of 560 million customers from global events giant Ticketmaster, with the FBI offering its assistance.
Read more'Come back': Champs-Elysees wants to win over Parisians
The Champs-Elysees, the iconic avenue sweeping through central Paris dotted with cafes and shops, connects the Place de la Concorde in the east with the Arc de Triomphe in the west in a single, breathtakingly straight line.
Read moreMadrid's 'greedy' Bellingham ready for dream Champions League final
Jude Bellingham's first year at Real Madrid started in unbelievable fashion amid a whirlwind of goals, but the ending could be more incredible still.
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