India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Efficient Rybakina reaches US Open third round
Bundesliga brings the band back together in Premier League's shadow
Taiwan boxer Lin considered 'graceful exit' after Paris Games gold
Ailing Auger-Aliassime falls at US Open as Swiatek, Osaka and Gauff advance
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Gauff downs Badosa to reach US Open third round
Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain's Paula Badosa.
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New Zealand approves use of party drug MDMA to treat trauma
Two psychiatrists in New Zealand won approval Friday to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to sufferers of severe post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Westerners test their mettle at World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
From wrestling horseback to battling for control of a headless goat, Central Asia's unique sports have been in the spotlight this week as Kyrgyzstan hosts the World Nomad Games, a biannual competition dedicated to nomadic traditions.
New York's Muslims reclaim their city after 9/11 backlash
Asad Dandia was eight when he watched the September 11, 2001 attacks on television at his Pakistani-immigrant parents' home in New York.
Gauff cruises into US Open third round
Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain's Paula Badosa.
Premier League transfer windfall a lifeline for ailing French clubs
Record spending by English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window has served as a lifeline across the Channel in France, where cash-strapped teams are more reliant on selling their best players for big money than ever before.
Kyrgios gets month ban for cocaine, enters treatment programme
Australia's Nick Kyrgios was cleared Friday to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for using cocaine and entering a treatment programme.
Carreras reverts to fullback as Argentina change four for Australia Test
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi made four changes Thursday for their return clash with Australia while Santiago Carreras reverts to fullback as they look to snap a three-game losing streak.
Khachanov shocks ailing Auger-Aliassime, Swiatek and Osaka advance at US Open
Karen Khachanov knocked ailing third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime out of the US Open on Thursday as former champions Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka booked third-round berths.
Wilson back to lead Australia as Kiss rotates team for Argentina
Coach Les Kiss recalled skipper Harry Wilson and dynamic centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the starting side among eight changes Thursday as the Wallabies bid for a fifth straight win against Argentina this weekend.
Lone juror blocking verdict in US mother's child murder trial: defense
The defense for Lindsay Clancy, the US mother accused of murdering her three children, on Thursday accused a single holdout juror of blocking a verdict in the high-profile trial.
'Kinda chic' - Williams sisters set to launch US Open doubles bid
"Kinda chic to play with your sister in the US Open" -- that's the verdict of Venus Williams, who will launch a women's doubles campaign alongside sister Serena on Friday in Flushing Meadows.
Japan's Ueda fires Lille top of Ligue 1 on debut
Ayase Ueda's debut goal gave Lille a 1-0 away win at Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Thursday sending them provisionally top, three days after the Japanese international joined them.
Arsenal chief executive reveals 'dynasty' ambition
Arsenal are aiming to create a "dynasty" that will see them dominate European football, according to chief executive Richard Garlick.
Ailing Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
Russian veteran Karen Khachanov defeated an ailing third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime Thursday in the second round of the US Open in four sets.
Richarlison omitted from Tottenham's Premier League squad
Richarlison may have played his last match for Tottenham after he was left out of the club's 25-man Premier League squad list on Thursday.
Khachanov stuns third-seeded Auger-Aliassime in US Open second round
Karen Khachanov knocked third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime out of the second round of the US Open on Thursday, pulling away relentlessly for a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory.
Bordeaux facing sixth-tier football after French federation upholds relegation
Six-time French champions Bordeaux were condemned to sixth tier football on Thursday when the special executive committee of the French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed their relegation, AFP learned from a source close to the body.
Hamilton drives his Ferrari dream at Monza
Lewis Hamilton glided into Formula One's temple of speed on Thursday hoping that a twist of fate and an engine upgrade will bring him good luck in the Italian Grand Prix.
Stoic Verstappen looking beyond 'painful' Monza weekend
Max Verstappen expects no miracles at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix where, he said on Thursday, he believes his Red Bull car could be exposed to a painful weekend on the Monza track.
Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
Russian veteran Karen Khachanov defeated third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime Thursday in the second round of the US Open in four sets.
FIFA blasts UEFA 'smear campaign,' fights World Cup plan disclosures
FIFA has accused UEFA of a "smear campaign" and a "fishing expedition" after European football's governing body asked US judges to force it to hand over documents related to its failed World Cup investor plan.
World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain team at 31
Marcos Llorente, who plays for Atletico Madrid and was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad in July, announced his retirement from the national team aged of 31 in a surprise social media post on Thursday.
Martinelli joins Al-Hilal from Arsenal for reported £60 million
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi side Al-Hilal, the Premier League champions announced Thursday.
Osaka squeezes into US Open third round
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka survived a second-set swoon to beat Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 on Thursday and reach the third round of the US Open.
37 people die from fumes during oil pipeline theft in Nigeria: NGO
At least 37 people died early Thursday in Nigeria's oil-rich southern Niger Delta after inhaling fumes during the theft of fuel from a pipeline, a local NGO said.
Former champ Swiatek eases into US Open third round
Former champion Iga Swiatek marched into the third round of the US Open on Thursday as men's top seed Alexander Zverev eyed the next step in his bid for a first title at Flushing Meadows.
Antonelli will obey Mercedes orders to help 'tow' teammate Russell
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli will give his Mercedes team-mate and title rival George Russell "a tow" in qualifying, if requested, at this weekend’s keenly-anticipated Italian Grand Prix.
War criminal Mladic's body returns to Serbia with military honours
Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic's body arrived in Serbia Thursday, where it was received with military honours.
Pierre Cardin museum brings designer's futurist style to Venice
Hundreds of style-setting creations from the late designer Pierre Cardin will fill his Venice palazzo later this month in a new museum celebrating the cutting-edge vision of fashion's futurist.
Mara sisters channel childhood energy for twins performance at Venice
Real-life actress sisters Rooney and Kate Mara said Thursday they drew on their instinctive closeness for new film "Bucking Fastard" that sees them talk and move in unison for almost their entire time on screen.
Slovenian rookie Omrzel triumphs as Mas extends Vuelta lead
Slovenian 20-year-old Jakob Omrzel climbed to victory on stage 12 of the Vuelta a Espana on Friday as Spain's Enric Mas extended his overall lead on a tough mountain stage.
Heading for Ferrari's home race, Leclerc still dreams of world title
In his eight years at Ferrari,Charles Leclerc has established himself as a popular and talented Monegasque prince of the Formula One grid, yet being crowned his sport's king remains just a dream.
Nothing left: Nepal flood survivors face loss and uncertainty
In Nepal's flood-ravaged Rasuwa district, Yangee Tamang grapples with grief and uncertainty, days after deadly torrents swept away entire villages, leaving a landscape of mud, rock and debris.