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Luciano Benavides wins Dakar bike title by two seconds

Uganda opposition leader cut off from communications after polls

Wallabies skipper Wilson has knee surgery, to miss start of Super Rugby

Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38

Djokovic fancies chances in Melbourne despite 'missing a bit of juice'

Uganda army denies seizing opposition leader as vote result looms

Italy's Cocciaretto gets Australian Open boost with Hobart title

Defending champion Taylor in leading bunch at Sony Open

Mensik blasts to Auckland title ahead of Australian Open

Andreeva beats Mboko in all-teen final to enter Australian Open on high

Harden steps up late as Clippers edge Raptors in overtime

Scottish Borders, Lake District to grace 2027 Tour de France

Cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France, will begin in 2027 by showcasing the beauty of the Scottish Borders and England's Lake District, organisers revealed on Thursday.

Venezuela's sidelined Machado arrives at White House for Trump talks

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrived at the White House on Thursday for talks with US President Donald Trump, who has sidelined her since toppling Nicolas Maduro -- and who openly covets her Nobel Peace Prize.

French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris order: inquiry

A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.

'Gigantic explosion', fire in Dutch city, four hurt

A huge blast and fire broke out Thursday in the central Dutch city of Utrecht, with several buildings collapsing and at least four people injured, according to officials.

French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris convent - inquiry

A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.

Oil prices slump after Trump eases concerns over Iran

Oil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran.

French mother superior bullied nuns in Montmartre: report

A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.

Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has warned every player must earn their place as he refused to confirm goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will remain number one at Stamford Bridge.

Harry due to testify to UK court next week in last tabloid case

Prince Harry is set to give evidence to a UK court next week as his last remaining lawsuit against a newspaper publisher goes to trial, according to a draft timetable seen Thursday.

Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown but Salah's AFCON dream fades

Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense last-four victories on Wednesday, but Mohamed Salah is left wondering if his dream of winning the title will forever remain unfulfilled.

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