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France's Dupont set for Toulouse return after lengthy lay-off

Pope urges Turkey to embrace mediator role on first overseas trip

Survey raises estimate of African forest elephant numbers

Barca's Fermin Lopez out for two weeks with calf injury

Two break out of French jail in 'old-fashioned' bed sheets escape

Brignone ski return a 'starting point' before Winter Olympics

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 65, scores missing

New protections for oceanic whitetip sharks, but not eels

'Dad, there's a fire': survivors recount deadly Hong Kong blaze

'Truly severe' floods overwhelm Southeast Asia

Singapore AI teddy back on sale after recall over sex chat scare

Slot feels 'safe' despite Liverpool's latest humiliation

Arne Slot insisted he is confident of avoiding the sack despite troubled Liverpool's dismal 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

Miss Universe owners in Mexico, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims

The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.

Shark kills one person, injures another in Australia

A shark killed one person and seriously injured another on Thursday at a beach in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales, rescuers and police said.

Arteta revels in Arsenal's win against 'best team' Bayern

Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal players after they outplayed Europe's "best team" Bayern Munich 3-1 on Wednesday to pull clear at the top of the Champions League table.

Frank says Spurs showed their 'identity' despite PSG defeat

Tottenham coach Thomas Frank said the 5-3 Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday showed the "identity of the team we want to create".

Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning

The death toll from a high-rise fire in Hong Kong has risen to at least 44, officials said Thursday as the blaze still smoldered and police said three suspects were arrested.

Liverpool humbled again as Arsenal down Bayern in Champions League

Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 4-1 Champions League defeat at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven to pile more pressure on Arne Slot, while Arsenal ended Bayern Munich's unbeaten start to the season with a "statement" win on Wednesday.

Gimenez snatches Atletico dramatic late win over Inter Milan

Jose Gimenez's stoppage-time winner earned Atletico Madrid a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, inflicting the Italians' first defeat in the competition.

Vitinha hat-trick as PSG beat Spurs in crazy Champions League clash

Midfield star Vitinha scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind on the way to beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in an action-packed Champions League clash on Wednesday.

Liverpool misery deepens in dismal PSV rout

Troubled Liverpool's miserable season spiralled further into turmoil as PSV Eindhoven swept to a stunning 4-1 win at Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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