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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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A win would have been a game changer for Namibian rugby: Coetzee

Namibia's head coach Allister Coetzee says had they secured their first ever win at a Rugby World Cup it could have had the same impact on them as Japan's stunning win over South Africa in 2015 had on the Asian country.

Police raid Spain football referee HQ over Barca graft probe

Police on Thursday raided Spain's football refereeing headquarters as part of a probe into claims FC Barcelona paid for favourable decisions in a fresh blow for Spain's scandal-hit football association.

Austria celebrates last surviving shock 'actionist' artist

Several shows are recognising Guenter Brus, the last surviving key member of Vienna's famed "actionists", who turned 85 this week and whose radical movement broke new ground using the body to make art.

Germany and Israel sign 'historic' missile shield deal

Germany on Thursday signed a deal to acquire the Israeli-made Arrow 3 hypersonic missile system that will become a key part of Europe's defence against air attack.

Russia unveils huge spending hike to battle 'hybrid war'

Russia said Thursday that it plans to raise defence spending by almost 70 percent next year, funnelling massive resources into its Ukraine offensive to fight what it calls a "hybrid war" unleashed by the West.

'Harry Potter' actor Michael Gambon dies aged 82

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight "Harry Potter" films, has died in hospital aged 82, his family announced Thursday.

Continuous in prime position to make turf history in the Arc

Continuous has been given a plum draw boosting his bid to make history and become the first horse to win both the English St Leger and Europe's most prestigious race the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in the same season.

Oil prices cool after hitting highest levels in almost a year

Oil prices on Thursday reached their highest levels in nearly a year, with Brent North Sea crude advancing towards $100 on tight supplies, an increase that has weighed on stock markets.

Ryder Cup: How it's won and when

Europe and the United States will battle it out in the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup this weekend at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, the first edition to be held in Italy.