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Honduran judge drops corruption charges against ex-leader Hernandez

Atletico loan David from Juve, send Lemar to Elche

Mudryk joins Spurs on loan from Chelsea after doping ban ends

Chelsea 'keeper Sanchez makes deadline-day move to Como

What's next after judge strikes down New York's landmark climate fund law

Man City sign Ndiaye, line up Fernandez as Premier League clubs set new spending record

Kroenke to buy baseball's Los Angeles Angels: statement

Cobolli claws out five-set victory at rain-hit US Open

Ndiaye seizes 'chance of a lifetime' in Man City move

OpenAI to launch new model with 'stronger safeguards' after hack

Global bond sell-off, surging oil prices send markets into the red

Fans mourn 'bittersweet' final Ariana Grande gig in London

Zuckerberg, Musk make plea at G20 for more AI data centers

Norway's King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution

Ex-Wirecard CEO in the dock over 'unparalleled' fraud

Wirecard's ex-CEO Markus Braun and two former executives went on trial in Munich on Thursday charged with fraud over their involvement in Germany's biggest-ever accounting scandal.

Kirsten leaves Welsh Fire after winless 2022

Gary Kirsten has left his position as coach of the Welsh Fire after two unsuccessful seasons in charge of the Hundred franchise, it was announced Thursday.

Celine Dion cancels shows due to 'rare neurological disorder'

Celine Dion cancelled and postponed a series of European shows on Thursday over problems related to a "very rare neurological disorder" that is affecting her singing.

Tite defends Brazil World Cup goal celebrations

Brazil coach Tite has hit back at criticism of his players' dancing goal celebrations in their World Cup win over South Korea, dismissing suggestions they showed a lack of respect.

World Cup braces for quarter-finals as Spain sack coach

Brazil were gearing up for a showdown with Croatia while Argentina prepared to face the Netherlands as anticipation mounted on Thursday on the eve the World Cup quarter-finals.

Outrage as Iran carries out first first hanging over protests

Iran carried out its first known execution Thursday over the protests that have shaken the regime since September, sparking international condemnation and warnings from rights groups that more hangings are imminent.

'Proud' Surinamese back Dutch World Cup stars

From the Netherlands to Suriname, pride is swelling at the number of Dutch players in Friday's World Cup quarter-final who trace their roots to the South American former colony.

King Charles coins enter UK circulation

The first coins bearing the likeness of Britain's King Charles III entered circulation Thursday, The Royal Mint announced.

Markets mostly fall as recession fears dampen China optimism

Hong Kong soared but other stock markets mostly fell Thursday as investors weighed worries about a US recession against China's shift away from strict Covid restrictions.

Ballance leaves Yorkshire amid Rafiq racism row fall-out

Former England batsman Gary Ballance is to leave Yorkshire in search of a "fresh start" following his part in the Azeem Rafiq racism row that sent shock waves through the English game.

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