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Champions South Africa begin World Cup countdown against lowly Wales
Siya Kolisi-captained South Africa begin on Saturday against Wales in Pretoria a 16-match countdown before defending the Rugby World Cup title in France next September.
US to disburse $92 mn to FIFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF in wake of corruption probe
FIFA and other entities injured in the global football corruption scheme that exploded in 2015 are set to receive another $92 million in compensation, the US Department of Justice said Thursday.
Controversy swirls as LIV Golf's first US event tees off
The first US event in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series teed off in Oregon on Thursday amid continued protests and threats of legal action that would further divide the global game.
California lawmakers pass sweeping bill to reduce non-recyclable plastic
Garbage be gone: California's legislature has passed an ambitious bill mandating reduction of non-recyclable plastic by at least 30 percent in six years, while also placing responsibility on producers.
Vitinha joins PSG in club's first off-season signing
Portugal midfielder Vitinha joined Paris Saint-Germain from Porto on Thursday in what is the French champions' first foray into the transfer market.
Eight anti-coup protesters killed in Sudan mass rallies
At least eight Sudanese demonstrators were killed Thursday as security forces sought to quash mass rallies of protesters demanding an end to military rule, pro-democracy medics said.
NYPD unit that inspired 'Law & Order: SVU' faces gender bias probe
The US Justice Department will investigate the New York police agency that inspired the hit TV show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," over its treatment of sexual assault victims.
Horseshoe crabs: 'Living fossils' vital for vaccine safety
On a bright moonlit night, a team of scientists and volunteers head out to a protected beach along the Delaware Bay to survey horseshoe crabs that spawn in their millions along the US East Coast from late spring to early summer.
Wimbledon Day 4 - Who said what
Who said what at Wimbledon on Thursday, the fourth day of the 2022 championships at the All England Club:
Poston goes low to take John Deere Classic lead
J.T. Poston matched his career low round with a nine-under par 62 on Thursday to grab the early first-round lead in the US PGA Tour John Deere Classic in Illinois.
Ecuador government, Indigenous leaders sign deal to end protests
Ecuador's government and Indigenous leaders signed a deal Thursday to cut fuel prices and end cost-of-living protests that partly paralyzed Ecuador for 18 straight days.
Duplantis sets outdoor pole vault record, Jacobs late withdrawal
Mondo Duplantis warmed up for next month's world championships in perfect style at Stockholm's Diamond League meet on Thursday, delighting home fans by setting an outdoor pole vault record.
China's Xi to preside over muted Hong Kong handover anniversary
Chinese leader Xi Jinping was set to preside Friday over tightly choreographed celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain, with once annual demonstrations silenced and a massive security presence in force.
Durant seeks trade from Nets: reports
As the NBA braced for the free agency negotiating window to open on Thursday, superstar Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets according to US media reports.
Nadal and Swiatek survive wobbles to progress at Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal was again forced to dig deep to reach the Wimbledon third round on Thursday as women's top seed Iga Swiatek survived a stumble to win her 37th match on the spin.
Serie A reaches TV rights deal with Abu Dhabi Media
Serie A on Thursday accepted the offer of TV platform Abu Dhabi Media to broadcast the Italian league in the Middle East and North Africa after more than a year without a broadcaster in this region.
'Surprised' Fox sets early pace at Irish Open
New Zealand's Ryan Fox admitted he was surprised to top the Irish Open leaderboard after the first round on Thursday.
FBI adds Bulgarian 'Crypto Queen' to most-wanted list
A Bulgarian woman dubbed the "Crypto Queen" after she raised billions of dollars in a fraudulent virtual currency scheme was placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted list Thursday.
Erdogan warns Turkey may still block Nordic NATO drive
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday told Sweden and Finland that he could still block their drives to join NATO if they fail to implement a new accession deal with Ankara.
Ecuador talks resume on 18th day of protest
Talks between Ecuador's government and Indigenous leaders resumed Thursday, after an acrimonious suspension, to seek an end to cost-of-living protests that have largely paralyzed the country since June 13.
The US Supreme Court: nine judges with strong convictions
Behind the sharply crafted decisions of the US Supreme Court, which completed a tumultuous term on Thursday, are nine brilliant legal minds, each with strong convictions that can lead to decisions which profoundly shape American society.
Seven anti-coup protesters killed in Sudan mass rallies
At least seven Sudanese demonstrators were killed Thursday as security forces sought to quash mass rallies of protesters demanding an end to military rule, pro-democracy medics said.
Nadal 'not perfect' but overcomes lapse to reach Wimbledon last 32
Rafael Nadal overcame another mid-match lapse to defeat Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis in four sets and reach the Wimbledon third round for the 11th time on Thursday.
Unrepentant Ecclestone says furore "good publicity" for British Grand Prix
Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone told AFP that the furore over remarks he made on Russia's invasion of Ukraine were "good publicity for Silverstone", which is hosting this weekend's British Grand Prix.
Police raid hotel and homes of Tour de France team Bahrain-Victorious
Danish police raided the Bahrain-Victorious team hotel early Thursday after recent searches of the homes of team members, the Marseille public prosecutor's office announced.
Fela Kuti's son cancels Morocco gig over migrant deaths
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has cancelled a concert in Morocco to mourn last week's tragedy on the border of Spain's Melilla enclave in which at least 23 African migrants died.
England captain Stokes backs struggling Crawley as India await
England captain Ben Stokes has said Zak Crawley will be given a "lot of time to perform" as the struggling opener looks to put a run of low scores behind him in this week's Test against India.
Former Wimbledon champ Halep advances to third round
Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep beat Kirsten Flipkens 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday to advance to the third round at the All England Club.
Climate activists glue hands to Van Gogh frame in London gallery
A pair of environmental protesters in Britain on Thursday glued themselves to the frame of a Vincent van Gogh painting on display at a London art gallery.
France, Costa Rica eye next UN Ocean Conference
France and Costa Rica have jointly bid to host the next UN Ocean Conference, in 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron told some 7,000 diplomats, experts and advocates at this year's meet in Lisbon.
Washington blocks more than $1 bn in Russian oligarch's US assets
The United States on Thursday blocked a US-based company worth more than $1 billion linked to Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, saying the ally of President Vladimir Putin used it to funnel and invest shadowy funds.
Iran says nuclear deal still possible despite Qatar talks setback
Iran insisted Thursday that a revived nuclear agreement with major powers remains achievable even as European powers backed Washington in urging Tehran to budge following talks in Qatar.