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Battle lines drawn over EU's next big budget

Renewed hopes of Iran peace talks keep oil under $100 per barrel

Assisted dying bill scuppered as UK advocates vow to fight on

Alex Marquez quickest in Spanish MotoGP practice

Former New Zealand cricketer Bracewell given two-year ban for cocaine use

Justice Dept ends criminal probe into US Fed chair Powell

G7 says nature talks a success as climate sidelined for US

'Hands off': Teddy bear tale teaches French preschoolers consent

'We have to be stronger': De Zerbi demands Spurs improve as relegation fears mount

Man City will not risk Rodri in FA Cup semi-final: Guardiola

Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: Arteta

Wembanyama will travel with Spurs but uncertain for next game

Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for Friday's NBA playoff game, coach Mitch Johnson said, but he remains in concussion protocols with an uncertain playing status.

Canada not as reliant on US economy as some think: Carney

There is a "misimpression" about the extent of Canada's economic reliance on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, again pushing back on suggestions Ottawa must capitulate to Washington's trade demands.

Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

Michael Carrick said he loves managing Manchester United but is not "chasing" an answer on his future as the club close in on a Champions League spot.

More than 4 million tickets bought for 2028 LA Olympics

More than four million tickets were sold worldwide for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during this month's first window for purchases, organizers announced on Thursday.

Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup

Newly-appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that leading the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup will be "the biggest challenge" of his career.

Patriots coach Vrabel taking break over photo scandal

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is taking an indefinite break to seek counseling following controversy over his links to a female journalist, US media reported on Thursday.

Vafaei hails Crucible as 'snooker's Wimbledon' after previous criticism

Iran's Hossein Vafaei said the Crucible Theatre was snooker's answer to Wimbledon two years after he savagely attacked the cherished World Championship venue.

Iran's Vafaei shines at World Snooker Championship

Iran's Hossein Vafaei won nine frames in a row to become the first qualifier to reach the second round at this year's World Snooker Championship, beating China's Si Jiahui 10-3.

Sabalenka fights rust to reach third round of Madrid Open

Aryna Sabalenka shook off some rust to post her first victory of the season on clay and extend her winning streak to 13 matches on Thursday in Madrid.

'Free Timmy!': Beached whale grips and divides Germany

The sad saga of a humpback whale stranded a month ago on the German coast has sparked a flood of compassion but also a media frenzy, angry spats, conspiracy theories and death threats.

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