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France's Magnier sprints to victory in crash-hit Giro opener

US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low

German sports car maker Porsche to cut 500 jobs

Nuno not focused on own future during West Ham relegation fight

US job growth consolidates gains, beating expectations in April

Rising fuel prices strand hundreds of Indonesian fishermen

Stocks diverge, oil steady as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes

Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clash

Bournemouth drop Jimenez as they probe social media posts

Shanto century puts Bangladesh on top in Pakistan Test

Slot says final flourish would not mask Liverpool failure

US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope

The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican on Thursday after talks between top diplomat Marco Rubio and Pope Leo, weeks after Donald Trump's astonishing attack on the first US pontiff.

Defence giant Rheinmetall makes offer for further shipyard

German arms maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it had made an offer for a further shipyard as the influential defence giant deepens its push into naval systems.

Royal and Ancient Golf Club names Claire Dowling as first woman captain in 272 years

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in its 272-year history.

Portugal's last circus elephant becomes pioneer for European exiles

Portugal's last circus elephant, Julie, is to become one of the first residents of a retirement home for the pachyderms that could become a major draw as European nations clampdown on performing animals.

Bruised Bayern 'already motivated' for next Champions League tilt

Coach Vincent Kompany said he was "already motivated" for a tilt at next season's Champions League as he digested Bayern Munich's narrow semi-final elimination at the hands of holders Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe, Mourinho, meltdown: Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos

Real Madrid meet Clasico rivals Barcelona on Sunday in a state of high tension and disarray, with anything but a victory handing the Catalans the La Liga title.

Ex-Germany defender Suele to retire aged 30

Former Germany international centre-back Niklas Suele announced on Thursday he will retire at the end of the season aged 30 when his current contract with Borussia Dortmund expires.

Royal and Ancient Golf Club names first woman captain after 272 years

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in its 272-year history.

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler 'recuperating' after emergency surgery in Portugal

Husky-voiced Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler was "recuperating" Thursday after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, a post on her official Instagram page said.

US awaits Iran response to latest deal offer

The United States was waiting on Thursday for Iran to respond to its latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf.

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Bangladesh and Pakistan renew rivalry in first Test