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Impressive Daryz keeps Arc double dream alive

Strasbourg hit Troyes for six as Amo-Ameyaw sparkles

Yamal hits double as perfect Barca thrash Valencia

Venice festival turns gaze on war reporters, media industry

Carrick defends Man Utd start despite defensive concerns

Sensational Antonelli wins Italian GP from back of grid

Van Aert claims shortened Vuelta stage 15 win in high heat

Everton shrug off transfer window woes to hold Man Utd

Championship leader Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix

'Nothing has changed': FIFA confirms Infantino to run for re-election

Vardy signs for Championship strugglers Burnley

UN's Nepal chief makes emotional plea for flood-ravaged country

FIFA confirms Infantino will run in presidential election

Italian GP red-flagged after massive Leclerc crash

Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach dead at 94

Legendary American pop composer Burt Bacharach, whose prolific output provided a chart-topping playlist for the 1960s and 70s with hits like "I Say a Little Prayer," has died in Los Angeles aged 94, US media said Thursday.

Turkish father's pain symbolises quake tragedy

It was a moment encapsulating the unspeakable pain of the Turkish earthquake: a father holding his 15-year-old's hand, the only thing visible after her body was crushed by concrete.

Three ancient cities damaged in Turkey-Syria quake

Three ancient cities suffered widespread destruction in Monday's massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria: Antakya, Sanliurfa and Aleppo.

Shareholder sues Shell bosses over climate risks

British energy giant Shell has been hit with a new lawsuit over climate change, with activist investors accusing the company's leadership of mismanaging risks to the company.

Church of England backs blessings for same-sex couples

The Church of England's governing body on Thursday endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples, after hours of acrimonious debate highlighted deep Anglican divisions on the issue.

Crawford risks all in familiar conditions for super-G gold

Gold medallist James Crawford admitted to feeling confident heading into the men's super-G after a pre-race inspection revealed near-ideal snow and course conditions for the Canadian.

Murray to start for Ireland against France in Six Nations clash

Veteran scrum-half Conor Murray will start for Ireland in their much-anticipated Six Nations clash with titleholders France on Saturday.

Milan's La Scala launches TV channel

Milan's 245-year-old La Scala entered the digital age Thursday, launching its own TV channel that will broadcast live operas, ballets and concerts, and allow people to re-watch shows from their sofa.

Doubts swirl around PSG ahead of Bayern showdown

As always, Paris Saint-Germain's season will be defined by what happens in the Champions League and there are major doubts about their prospects heading into the first leg of a heavyweight last-16 tie with Bayern Munich next week.