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Rugby is king in France's oval world
There is a region in south-west France where the walls of bars and bedrooms are adorned not with pictures of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele but Antoine Dupont, Cyril Baille and Romain Ntamack.
Israel's pioneering use of water 'to the last drop'
In the scorching summer heat, an Israeli farmer tends to a dripline taking a mix of ground and recycled water to palm trees -- an approach honed for decades in the arid country and now drawing wide interest abroad.
Ecuadoran presidential candidate shot dead after rally
Ecuadoran presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead after holding a rally in Quito on Wednesday evening, top officials said.
Hollywood's video game craze takes meta turn with 'Gran Turismo'
Ever since the huge successes of "The Super Mario Bros Movie," "Uncharted" and "The Last Of Us," films and TV shows adapted from video games have been all the rage in Hollywood.
The stars signing up for Saudi's football project
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a force in the football transfer market this year, offering eye-watering salaries that have lured a host of big names to the oil-rich Gulf kingdom.
Alcaraz off the mark in Toronto, Monfils stuns Tsitsipas
Carlos Alcaraz won his 13th ATP match in a row as the world number one began the Toronto Masters by defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Wednesday.
Biden targets China as he touts manufacturing revival at home
President Joe Biden on Wednesday moved to restrict US investment in Chinese technology during a multi-state tour of the Southwest to tout his push to revive American manufacturing after decades of decline.
Saudi League kicks off, hoping world is watching
The Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday amid unprecedented attention on Saudi football following a year of high-profile transfers and growing accusations of "sportswashing".
England face Colombia test, Japan eye Women's World Cup semi-finals
The Women's World Cup is down to the last eight, with European champions England widely seen as the favourites to lift the trophy following the elimination of holders the United States.
Disney streaming service sees subscribers fall again
Disney on Wednesday reported a loss for the most recent quarter, with the number of subscribers to its streaming service shrinking again, but a pledge to crack down on password sharing sent shares higher in after-market trades.
Hooper to be cut from Wallabies World Cup squad: reports
Australia co-captain Michael Hooper will likely be left out of the Wallabies' World Cup squad, local media reported Thursday, a move that could end the 125-Test veteran's international career.
Wozniacki comeback halted by Vondrousova, Swiatek wins
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova halted Caroline Wozniacki's comeback in its tracks at the WTA Montreal Open on Wednesday, ousting the former world number one in straight sets.
US accuses Sudan of threatening to expel UN mission
The United States on Wednesday accused Sudan of having threatened to expel the United Nations mission from the war-torn country if the UN envoy, already in Khartoum's crosshairs, speaks before the Security Council on the atrocities of the conflict.
Biden announces curbs on US investments in China
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday issued an executive order aimed at restricting certain American investments in sensitive high-tech areas in China -- a move that could further strain ties between the world's top two economies.
Oil prices rise to multi-month highs; mixed day for global stocks
Oil prices rose to a multi-month peak Wednesday in the wake of OPEC supply cuts while global stocks were mixed following disappointing China data.
Rangers edge Champions League opener after last season's horror show
Rangers gained a narrow advantage in their Champions League opener on Wednesday as the Scottish side returned to Europe where last season they suffered six humbling defeats.
Robbie Robertson of The Band dies at 80
Robbie Robertson, guitarist and main songwriter of the seminal rock group The Band, has died, the trade publication Variety said Wednesday, citing his manager. He was 80 years old.
Rangers gain narrow Champions League advantage
Rangers gained a narrow advantage in their Champions League opener on Wednesday as the Scottish side returned to Europe where last season they suffered six humbling defeats.
Disney+ service sees subscriber numbers shrink
Disney on Wednesday reported that its Disney+ streaming television service lost more than 10 million subscribers in the recently ended quarter, in large part due to the Indian market.
Uganda leader accuses World Bank of coercion after loan freeze
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday accused the World Bank of using money to try to "coerce" the government over its controversial anti-gay legislation.
At least 6 dead as wildfire razes Hawaiian town
At least six people have been killed in a wildfire that has razed a Hawaiian town, officials said Wednesday, as desperate residents jumped into the ocean in a bid to escape the fast-moving flames.
Monfils stuns Tsitsipas in Toronto, Medvedev advances
French veteran Gael Monfils stunned fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas at the ATP Toronto Masters on Wednesday, winning in straight sets to advance to the last 16.
Pakistan parliament dissolved, stage set for vote without ex-PM Khan
Pakistan's president ordered parliament dissolved late Wednesday, opening the door to a caretaker government that will usher in elections in which the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan, has been sidelined.
US announces curbs on outbound investments to China
The United States on Wednesday announced steps to restrict certain US investments in China, targeting high-tech sectors like semiconductors and artificial intelligence -- a move that could further strain bilateral ties.
Hollywood writers slam 'milestone of shame' as strike hits 100 days
Hollywood writers marked the 100th day of their industry-crippling strike Wednesday, dubbing the occasion a "milestone of shame" for studios as the two sides remain deadlocked.
Wind-whipped Hawaii wildfire razes town, deaths feared
Wildfires whipped by hurricane winds tore through a Hawaiian town Wednesday, razing homes and forcing residents to jump into the ocean, with officials saying they feared people had died in the fast-moving flames.
Finucane wins world track sprint gold for Britain
Emma Finucane won the women's sprint title at the track cycling world championships on Wednesday, beating Germany's Lea Sophie Freidrich 2-0 in a best-of-three final.
Russia says drones targeting Moscow downed as Ukraine city hit
Two Ukrainian combat drones headed for Moscow were shot down Wednesday in the latest targeting of the capital this week, Russian officials said, while Ukraine said a strike killed two people in the southern frontline city of Zaporizhzhia.
Wales to honour record-holder Alun Wyn Jones in Barbarians match
Wales will pay tribute to world record cap-holder Alun Wyn Jones with a game against the Barbarians in Cardiff on November 4, it was announced Wednesday.
Iraq's extreme temperatures a 'wake-up call' for world: UN
Iraq's rising temperatures and protracted drought are a "wake-up call" for the world, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk said in Baghdad on Wednesday.
Joshua calls for boxing to tackle doping problem
Anthony Joshua is clear boxing faces a doping problem but the former world heavyweight champion is uncertain whether longer bans are an ideal solution.
Major winner Justin Thomas to compete in South Africa
Two-time major winner Justin Thomas will play in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa from November 9-12, the organisers said on Wednesday.