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New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' body

Eddie Jones senses Japan's time has come against Australia

New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review

Hopes fade in Colombia as window to find quake survivors shuts

US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title

Spieth among five sharing Memphis lead as PGA playoffs open

Boats rescue tourists as forest fire flames threaten Greek beaches

Hunt bags Euro sprint double, Ceh keeps discus title

Good vibes powering Djokovic return to Cincinnati

'Dream come true': Owners reunite with pets in quake-hit Colombia

Britain's Hunt wins 200m for European sprint double

Draper dumped as Norrie saves face for Britain in Cincinnati

European stocks gain as oil prices ease

European stocks mostly rose Thursday as investors welcomed news of easing US inflation, while oil prices fell back from recent gains amid uncertainty over the prospects for the Strait of Hormuz.

Arteta coy over Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future after 'emotional' celebration

Mikel Arteta refused to confirm if Myles Lewis-Skelly will remain at Arsenal after the teenager's "emotional" goal celebration in a friendly against Como.

Infantino future should be decided by election says African football chief

Confederation of African Football chief Patrice Motsepe says Gianni Infantino's future should only be decided by elections after Ireland became the latest federation to withdraw their support for the embattled FIFA president.

Romania shuts down nuclear plant as Danube drops

Romania halted operations of its only nuclear plant on Thursday, a rare shutdown due to a drought scorching Europe that has caused the Danube river, whose waters cool the plant, to fall to record lows.

Man City star Doku signs five-year contract extension

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Thursday.

German steel giant Thyssenkrupp weighs options as Rhine drops

German steel giant Thyssenkrupp said Thursday that it was monitoring water levels in the Rhine and ready to respond if they drop further, after boat deliveries of raw material deliveries were disrupted.

Fabien Barthez joins Zidane's new France coaching setup

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Fabien Barthez will join the staff of new France head coach Zinedine Zidane, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced Thursday.

Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh claim opening day of Australia Test

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 to take the honours on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday.

From Chinese AI to Global ETFs: STARTRADER Launches 45 New 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs

Available from August 13, 2026, the launch covers seven distinct market themes with no trading-hour restrictions.

Tech stocks enjoy rebound after US inflation on mixed day for markets

Tech firms led on a mixed day for Asian stocks Thursday as investors push back into the sector after a summer rout, with confidence boosted by easing US interest rate hike fears after data showed inflation slowing last month.

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Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bundle out Australia for 198