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World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal

From FBI warning to literary acclaim: the Russian journalist who took on Putin

South Lebanon children return to school destroyed by Israel strike

China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign

Jewish group urges Berlin far-left vote winners to tackle antisemitism

French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims

European stock markets climb as oil prices drop

China's Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold

Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages

Verstappen edges Russell in final practice in Azerbaijan

Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury

English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform

Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football

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Russian skater Valieva's doping case adjourned until November

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's doping case has been adjourned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport until November after "further documentation" was requested, CAS said in a statement on Thursday.

'Reassuring news' on Dupont, says France team doctor

The news on the recuperation of France captain Antoine Dupont is "reassuring", according to team doctor Bruno Boussagol, who said he hoped for a "quick return" to World Cup action for the talismanic scrum-half.

Frenchman charged with cybercrimes pleads guilty in US court

A 22-year-old Frenchman who was extradited to the United States from Morocco and charged with cybercrimes has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and identity theft, officials said.

McIlroy hopes to 'live up' to Molinari in Fleetwood partnership

Rory McIlroy said on Thursday he hopes to "live up" to Francesco Molinari's incredible 2018 partnership with Tommy Fleetwood when he plays with the Englishman in the opening session of the Ryder Cup.

Three killed in twin Dutch shootings

A gunman dressed in combat gear and wearing a bulletproof vest went on a shooting rampage at a house and a hospital in Rotterdam Thursday, killing a 14-year-old girl, her mother and a teacher.

Napoli says no offence meant with Osimhen video

Napoli said Thursday they never meant to offend Victor Osimhen after the striker's agent threatened legal action over a video the club posted online mocking him for missing a penalty.

Stakes could not be higher for Irish in Scotland clash, says Easterby

Ireland may be tantalisingly close to a Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot but their final Pool B game with Scotland is effectively a knockout match, defence coach Simon Easterby said on Thursday.

Two killed in Rotterdam twin shootings

Two people have been killed and a teenager is fighting for her life after a 32-year-old gunman opened fire at a house and a hospital in Rotterdam on Thursday.

Fortnite maker Epic Games tightens belt with layoffs

Epic Games, maker of the highly popular Fortnite video game, said Thursday it is cutting its workforce to save money but will continue spending on its legal battle over Apple and Google app stores.

Stimac calls astrologer claim 'a disgrace' as India exit Asian Games

Igor Stimac said Thursday a report claiming he consulted an astrologer to pick his India teams was "a disgrace" and he will decide in the next 48 hours whether to remain as coach.

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