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Nkunku craving freedom and fun on RB Leipzig return
Three years after leaving for Chelsea, France forward Christopher Nkunku has returned to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in pursuit of the freedom and fun that eluded him at Stamford Bridge.
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Championship rivals brace for renewal of bitter feuds
Police are on red alert as the English Championship braces for the renewal of two bitter feuds when Millwall face West Ham and Wolves meet West Brom this weekend.
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Bhutan's traditional archers lose ground to development
Atop a steep hillside near Bhutan's capital Thimphu, an arrow slices through the air and slams into a wooden target with a thud, prompting a round of celebratory song.
Australian athlete who soiled herself apologises for continuing Hyrox race
An Australian athlete who sparked an outcry when she kept competing despite soiling herself midway through an event in Beijing apologised Friday and forfeited her points from winning.
Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking
Five baby orangutans abandoned in an Indian forest have exposed a "massive" exotic wildlife trade, with traffickers smuggling increasingly rare species into the country, experts say.
US aid cuts are killing Kenyan sex workers
Under an unmarked block of concrete in a Nairobi cemetery lie the remains of Judy, an HIV-positive Kenyan sex worker, who died just hours before she was due to meet AFP last month, one more victim of US aid cuts.
Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide
Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politics of the war in Gaza.
Captain Mat Ryan axed from Socceroos squad for Brazil games
Veteran goalkeeper and captain Mat Ryan was axed Friday as Australia coach Tony Popovic omitted 10 members of his World Cup squad for two friendlies against Brazil.
Man Utd misery puts Carrick under pressure, Spurs feeling the heat
Michael Carrick needs a win at Fulham to ease the mounting pressure on troubled Manchester United while Tottenham are desperate for their first Premier League goal of the season against fellow strugglers Aston Villa.
Juventus, Palace cruise to Europa League wins, Bournemouth beat Sociedad
Juventus began their quest for Europa League glory with a 5-0 thrashing of NEC Nijmegen, while Bournemouth secured an impressive victory at Real Sociedad on their European debut on Thursday.
Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites
Venezuela has unblocked some news sites that had been censored for years, its telecom regulator said Thursday, just as US-backed political transition talks were set to resume.
Samba stars on debut in Man City rout of Norwich
Floyd Samba enjoyed a dream Manchester City debut as the 17-year-old struck twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Norwich to set up a League Cup last 16 meeting against Brighton.
The Easter Island origins of buzzy Malkovich drama 'Wild Horse Nine'
Seeking inspiration for his next project, Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin McDonagh traveled years ago to Easter Island.
High-scoring Bears face Vikings in battle of NFL unbeatens
The Minnesota Vikings' defense will bid to shut down Caleb Williams in a battle of unbeaten teams on Sunday after the Chicago Bears quarterback fueled a record-breaking start to the NFL season.
Third body recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood
The body of a third hiker who was swept away in flash flooding that hit the Grand Canyon last month has been found, his family said Thursday.
Harry makes first public appearance since return to UK
Prince Harry on Thursday made his first public appearance since his shock return to Britain from the United States with his family three weeks ago.
Trump admin makes major cut to endangered species protections
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as unlawful, officials confirmed Thursday, in a shift conservationists say could gut the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India sweep series 3-0
Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a record T20 century off 30 balls to set up a crushing 127-run win for India in the third match against Afghanistan and sweep the series 3-0 on Thursday.
Princess Diana's brother makes new explosive claims against Charles
Princess Diana's brother has unleashed a string of criticism against King Charles III in his new book, alleging the monarch was "giddily elated" the night his ex-wife died in a car crash, as Buckingham Palace issued a rare rebuke of the startling claims.
Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India sweep T20 series 3-0
Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a record T20 century off 30 balls to set up a crushing 127-run win for India in the third match against Afghanistan and sweep the series 3-0 on Thursday.
Ovechkin on Russian political video: 'I support my country'
NHL all-time scoring leader Alex Ovechkin explained his appearance in a Russian political video backing Vladimir Putin on Thursday by saying he supports his homeland.
English FA calls for Infantino to release World Cup sell-off documents
The chair of the English Football Association has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to release all the documentation relating to the abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
Teenager Sullivan named in new-look US squad
Sixteen-year-old talent Cavan Sullivan was named in a new-look United States squad on Thursday as head coach Mauricio Pochettino begins the long journey to the 2030 World Cup.
Trump admin overhauls key protection for endangered species
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as unlawful, officials confirmed Thursday, in a shift conservationists say effectively guts the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India post 221-7 against Afghanistan
India's Abhishek Sharma hit 100 off 30 balls against Afghanistan, the fastest T20 international century by a Test-playing batte, as he guided the team to 221-7 on Thursday.
AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing
An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself.
Pochettino rings changes for USA friendlies
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday named a new-look 28-man roster for upcoming international friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with only 13 members of the USA's World Cup squad included.
Alonso says Chelsea ambition 'very clear' after end of Boehly era
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea's ambition was "very clear" after Clearlake Capital took full control of the Premier League club, ending Todd Boehly's chairmanship.
Gaza documentary sparks political storm in Israel
On a street in southern Israel, a graffiti artist paints a mural depicting the filmmakers behind the award-winning documentary "NAZA". But this is not a tribute.
King Charles warns tech bosses of 'existential dangers' of AI
King Charles III warned tech giants of the "existential dangers" posed by artificial intelligence falling into the wrong hands during a conference in Scotland on Thursday.
Alonso says Chelsea ambition clear after end of Boehly era
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea's ambition is "very clear" after Clearlake Capital took full control of the Premier League club, ending the chairmanship of Todd Boehly.
King Charles disputes claims in book by Princess Diana's brother
Britain's King Charles III has taken the rare step of hitting back at criticism after Princess Diana's brother alleged that the monarch acted insensitively following her death in a car crash three decades ago.
Doubts as Italy eyes electric future for steel plant
Italy's government says the country's largest steel works must be converted to electric after a court-ordered shutdown of polluting furnaces but, as Rome seeks a buyer, critics say its plan is woefully unsubstantiated.
Two unseen Monet paintings to be sold in Paris: auction house
Two paintings by the Impressionist master Claude Monet that have never been shown in public are to be sold in Paris next month by the billionaire Schlumberger family of France, auction house Sotheby's said Thursday.