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England change five for South Africa Test

England change five for South Africa Test

England have changed five of the starters that lost a Six Nations thriller against France four months ago for a Nations Championship Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Lock Alemanno to make 100th Pumas appearance against Scotland

Lock Alemanno to make 100th Pumas appearance against Scotland

Second-row Matias Alemanno will become the fifth player to play 100 games for Argentina when they face Scotland in the Nations Championship this weekend, the Argentine Rugby Union announced on Thursday.

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US job growth slows, posing questions for Trump before midterms

US job growth slows, posing questions for Trump before midterms

The United States posted weaker-than-expected job growth in June as new data showed the labor market is facing headwinds ahead of testing midterm elections for President Donald Trump's Republicans.

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US posts weaker-than-expected job growth in June

US posts weaker-than-expected job growth in June

The United States posted weaker-than-expected job growth in June as data showed the labor market is facing headwinds ahead of testing midterm elections for Donald Trump's Republicans.

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Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takeover

Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takeover

French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men.

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Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takevoer

Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takevoer

French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men.

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Almost 1.2 mn apply for Spain's migrant regularisation

Almost 1.2 mn apply for Spain's migrant regularisation

Almost 1.2 million undocumented migrants have sought legal status in Spain under a scheme that has defied a growing European crackdown on irregular immigration, according to final figures released on Thursday.

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Ukrainian state ordered Nord Stream sabotage: German prosecutors

Ukrainian state ordered Nord Stream sabotage: German prosecutors

German prosecutors said Thursday that the Ukrainian state ordered a 2022 bomb attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, complicating relations between Kyiv and its key military backer Berlin.

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Former top jockey Dettori breaks ribs in car crash

Former top jockey Dettori breaks ribs in car crash

Former leading jockey Frankie Dettori sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a road accident near Newmarket, eastern England, his management company said.

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Swiatek, Zverev aiming to lay down Wimbledon markers

Swiatek, Zverev aiming to lay down Wimbledon markers

Iga Swiatek will be hoping to put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence behind her on Thursday, as Alexander Zverev bids to prove his credentials on grass.

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