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Maguire wants Southgate to stay as England boss after Man Utd link
Harry Maguire has backed Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager after Euro 2024 following recent reports linking him to Manchester United.
Tepid Nike outlook dents shares as it touts Olympic offerings
Shares of Nike tumbled Thursday after the sports giant signaled a tepid near-term revenue outlook even as it promised to wow consumers with new offerings in an Olympic year.
Rape convict Robinho loses bid to delay Brazil jail time
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho lost a last-minute court bid Thursday to delay serving his nine-year sentence in Brazil for raping a woman a decade ago.
Israel out of Euro 2024 chase, Ukraine in dramatic fightback
Israel's hopes of reaching the European Championships for the first time against the background of bloody conflict at home were shattered by a 4-1 defeat to Iceland on Thursday while war-torn Ukraine stayed on course for the finals.
EU agrees to move ahead on using Russian assets for Ukraine
EU leaders on Thursday agreed to "take work forward" on a plan to use the profits from frozen Russian central bank assets to arm Ukraine, as Kyiv pleaded for more ammunition for its outgunned forces.
Apple's 'Walled Garden' under fire in lawsuit
Call it a "walled garden" or an ecosystem, but at the heart of Thursday's blockbuster US lawsuit against Apple are the many ways the company gets customers to remain faithful to its products.
16 US states challenge Biden admin freeze on new LNG export approvals
Texas and 15 other US states filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging the Biden administration's freeze on new liquefied natural gas exports.
Rape convict Robinho seeks to avoid Brazil jail time
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho, ordered to serve a nine-year sentence in Brazil for raping a woman a decade ago, launched a last-minute bid Thursday to delay his jailing.
Wales sink Finland to book play-off final clash with Poland
Wales will face Poland for a place at Euro 2024 after powering to a 4-1 win against Finland in the play-off semi-finals on Thursday.
Nishikori defeated in comeback game, Wozniacki out in Miami
Former world number four Kei Nishikori's return to the ATP Tour after a lengthy injury absence ended in a first round 6-3, 6-4 loss to Sebastian Ofner.
Rampant Portugal thrash Sweden without Ronaldo
Roberto Martinez's Portugal dismantled Sweden 5-2 in a friendly ahead of this summer's European Championships without talisman striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
Japan's Uno wins world figure skating men's short programme
Two-time defending champion Shoma Uno of Japan won the men's short programme on Thursday at the World Figure Skating Championships with compatriot Yuma Kagiyama second and American Ilia Malinin third.
Mexico cuts interest rate for first time in three years
Mexico's central bank on Thursday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years following a slowing of inflation in Latin America's second-largest economy.
Modi opponent held in graft probe ahead of Indian elections
The top politician in India's capital New Delhi was arrested Thursday in a graft probe his supporters say is aimed at sidelining opponents to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of national elections.
Gangs make advances as conditions in Haiti worsen
Haiti's gangs have made advances in Port-au-Prince, a UN official reported Thursday, with conditions in the capital worsening as talks drag on to form a transition government in the troubled Caribbean nation.
US stocks hit fresh records as rate cut outlook improves
Global stock markets rose Thursday as several central banks joined the Fed in indicating lower interest rates are on the way, with US markets reaching fresh records.
Down in polls, but Lula's jog goes viral
After slipping in the polls, a simple jog -- viewed 10 million times on Instagram -- could give Brazil's President Lula a bit of a boost.
US pushes for truce and hostage deal as Gaza war grinds on
The US top diplomat said Thursday "gaps are narrowing" in talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, and a deal to free hostages held by militants in the devastated coastal territory.
Florence celebrates 100-day countdown to Tour de France's 'Grand Depart'
With just 100 days to go before cycling's Tour de France sets off, organisers described the 2024 Grand Depart in Florence as "a dream come true".
Russian fighters for Ukraine say cross-border raids will continue
A coalition of Russians fighting for Ukraine on Thursday vowed to continue their brazen cross-border raids into Russia.
Bagnaia seeks 20th MotoGP win in Portugal
World champion Francesco Bagnaia targets his 20th MotoGP victory at this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix, two weeks after his Ducati team dominated the season-opener in Qatar.
Exiled separatist Puigdemont says to run in Catalonia snap poll
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont said Thursday he would run in Catalonia's snap May election in a move which could bring forward his return to Spain after years of self-imposed exile.
Leicester charged by Premier League over alleged financial breach
Championship club Leicester have been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League for an alleged breach of profitability and sustainability rules during their last three seasons in the top-flight.
Hundreds march in Paris suburb after youth killed in police chase
Several hundred marched peacefully in a Paris suburb Thursday to demand justice for a teenager killed last week in a collision with a police car.
Saka withdraws from England squad for Brazil, Belgium friendlies
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has pulled out of the England squad for their forthcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
Tiger listed in next month's Masters field
Tiger Woods was listed in the field for next month's Masters on the tournament website on Thursday, the biggest sign yet that the 15-time major winner will compete at Augusta National.
Japan tame North Korea in World Cup qualifiers, Son scores in draw
Japan and Australia took big strides towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped two points despite leading through Son Heung-min.
Van Aert targets hat-trick and Van der Poel at E3 Saxo Classic
Belgium's Wout van Aert on Friday will attempt to become just the fourth man to win three successive E3 Saxo Classic titles with arch-rival Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel also in his sights.
Global sea level jumped due to El Nino and climate change: NASA
Global average sea level rose by about 0.3 inches (0.76 centimeters) from 2022 to 2023 -- nearly four times the increase of the previous year -- NASA said Thursday, attributing the "significant jump" to a strong El Nino and a warming climate.
Social media company Reddit surges after NYSE debut
Shares of social media company Reddit opened at $47 on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, before vaulting even higher in a buoyant market debut.
New research shows unintended harms of organic farming
Organic farming is often touted as a more sustainable solution for food production, leveraging natural forms of pest control to promote eco-friendly cultivation.
Record number of UK children in poverty: figures
More children are living in poverty across the United Kingdom than ever before, according to official government figures released Thursday.