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Howe says Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle
Eddie Howe said Friday he was certain that Newcastle's Saudi backers remain firmly behind the club's efforts to establish itself as one of the best in the world.
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Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot
Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah "deserves a big send-off" as he confirmed he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the end of the season.
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Casemiro to leave Man Utd at end of season
Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.
Sports
Frank says troubled Spurs 'going in right direction'
Thomas Frank said Thursday that Tottenham are united with a "lot of things going in the right direction" as he tries to resurrect their Premier League campaign.
Sports
Springboks to meet All Blacks in USA for first time
World champions South Africa will face their greatest rivals New Zealand in the United States for the first time when they lock horns in Baltimore in August, SA Rugby announced on Thursday.
Culture
Men's fashion turns to embroidery as guys want 'something different’
Men's fashion is embracing embroidery and handcrafted textiles that were once viewed as old-fashioned or feminine, with a clutch of modern Indian brands poised to benefit from the catwalk and celeb-driven trend.
Culture
Macron squares up to Trump in rebel shades at macho Davos gathering
Top Gun or Terminator? French President Emmanuel Macron's sporting of aviator shades at Davos this week tickled the press and inspired viral memes online, while prompting a surge in visitors to the eyewear brand's website.
Sports
Injuries force two changes in South Africa T20 World Cup squad
Injuries have forced two changes in South Africa’s squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month.
Sports
Ex-marathon record holder Kosgei trades Kenya for Turkey at Olympics
Kenya's ex-marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei told AFP on Thursday that she and four other Kenyans will compete for Turkey at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Culture
Ariana snubbed and Chalamet supreme? Five Oscars takeaways
"Sinners" set a new Oscars record with 16 nominations on Thursday, but that was not the only surprise from the Academy's announcement.
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Germany summons Russian envoy, expels alleged spy handler
Germany summoned Russia's ambassador Thursday and ordered the expulsion of a Russian diplomat suspected of being the handler of a woman arrested on espionage charges the previous day.
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Real Madrid stadium owners to face trial over concert noise
A neighbourhood association is taking the owners of Real Madrid's football stadium to court over noise pollution from concerts, according to a court document seen by AFP on Thursday.
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'Sinners' breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations
Vampire period horror film "Sinners" smashed the all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations, the Academy announced Thursday.
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South Africa's Kruger park suffers 'devastating' damage from floods
South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park suffered major damage to critical infrastructure in recent flooding, with the cost of repairs estimated to run over 30 million dollars, officials said Thursday.
Sports
Molinari leads Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy struggles
Francesco Molinari powered into a two-shot lead after the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, as four-time champion Rory McIlroy stumbled to an over-par round.
Sports
Ligue 1 leaders Lens still waiting for PSG title charge
Lens coach Pierre Sage says he is waiting for champions Paris Saint-Germain to turn on the after-burners as the surprise Ligue 1 pace-setters bid for a ninth straight league win to maintain their championship lead.
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Ubisoft shares plunge after big-bang restructuring announced
Investors appeared unimpressed Thursday by a drastic restructuring and further cost cuts at French game giant Ubisoft, with shares plunging and employees saying they are uneasy.
Sports
Mendis' unbeaten 93 anchors Sri Lanka to 271-6 against England
Kusal Mendis played the anchor role with a surgeon's touch as Sri Lanka posted a competitive 271 for six after opting to bat first in the opening one-day international against England at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.
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Reeling Napoli face Juve after 'unacceptable' Champions League showing
Napoli are reeling ahead of Sunday's clash with fierce rivals Juventus after more European disappointment left the Serie A title holders on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League.
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Actor Liz Hurley in tears as accuses UK tabloid of 'monstrous' conduct
Actor Liz Hurley on Thursday broke down in tears in the witness box of London's High Court as she accused a tabloid publisher of "monstrous" conduct including planting secret microphones on her home windows.
Osaka 'confused' as testy exchange sours Australian Open win
Naomi Osaka was "confused" but apologetic after a testy exchange and icy handshake at the end of her Australian Open third-round win over Sorana Cirstea on Thursday.
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Mercedes unveil 2026 F1 car for new 2026 rules
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said on Thursday that Formula One would undergo "significant change" in 2026 as the team unveiled their new car.
Djokovic, Sinner plough on in Melbourne, Wawrinka makes history
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner barrelled ominously into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka survived an epic to make Grand Slam history.
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Kitzbuehel's Hahnenkamm, the terrifying Super Bowl of skiing
French racer Ken Caillot became another unwanted footnote in Kitzbuehel history when he crashed in training as skiers pushed themselves and their equipment to the limit just weeks ahead of the Winter Olympics.
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Swiatek says packed tennis season makes it 'impossible' to switch off
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek stepped up her criticism of the tennis schedule Thursday saying that the season was too long and it was impossible to switch off.
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Sloppy Osaka grinds past 'mad' Cirstea to stay alive at Australian Open
An error-riddled Naomi Osaka left her parasol, hat and veil in storage Thursday before the Japanese superstar ground into the Australian Open third round with a nervy win that ended in acrimony.
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Imperious Sinner barrels into Australian Open round three
Two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner wasted no time in barrelling into the Australian Open third round with a demolition of home player James Duckworth on Thursday.
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Storms, heavy rain kill 9 children across Afghanistan
Severe storms and a rain-triggered landslide have killed at least nine children across southern and eastern Afghanistan, officials said, with residents facing further risks on Thursday as heavy snow hit the country.
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Exhausted Wawrinka battles on in Melbourne farewell after five-set epic
Exhausted 40-year-old Swiss warhorse Stan Wawrinka battled to an epic five-set win to scrape into the third round on Thursday in his Australian Open farewell.
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Australia mourns in candlelight for Bondi Beach shooting victims
Australians fell silent and lit candles on a national day of mourning on Thursday for the 15 people killed by gunmen who opened fire on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach.
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Djokovic, Swiatek roll into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys did enough to keep her title defence on track and Iga Swiatek also triumphed.
New Zealand landslips kill at least two, others missing
Landslides ploughed into a home and a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, killing at least two people and leaving others missing under tonnes of mud.
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Djokovic says heaving Australian Open crowds 'good problem'
Australian Open king Novak Djokovic said Thursday that record-breaking crowds were "a very good problem" despite complaints from some spectators about overcrowding and long queues.
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Swiatek in cruise control to make Australian Open third round
Six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek turned on the style to motor past Marie Bouzkova and into the Australian Open third round Thursday as she limbers up for a crack at a first Melbourne title.
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Austrian ex-agent to go on trial in Russia spying case
A former Austrian intelligence official is due to go on trial Thursday, charged with allegedly handing over sensitive devices and selling secret information to Russia for years.
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Djokovic races on in Melbourne - with help from 'ally' fig tree
Novak Djokovic sent 141st-ranked qualifier Francesco Maestrelli packing in straight sets to ease into the Australian Open third round on Thursday -- with a little help from his favourite tree.
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Multiple people missing in New Zealand landslips
A landslide smashed into a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, leaving multiple people missing under tonnes of mud.
Culture
Sundance Film Festival hits Utah, one last time
The first Sundance Film Festival since the death of founder Robert Redford begins in Park City Thursday -- the final time it will be held in the mountains of Utah.
Sports
Anisimova grinds down Siniakova in 'crazy' Australian Open clash
Fourth seed Amanda Anisimova pummelled doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova into submission on Thursday in a "crazy" Australian Open second-round clash.
Sports
Djokovic rolls into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys wobbled but did enough to keep her title defence on track.
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Vine, Narvaez take control after dominant Tour Down Under stage win
Former winner Jay Vine and defending champion Jhonatan Narvaez completed a one-two for UAE Team Emirates XRG to dominate the second stage of the Tour Down Under near Adelaide on Thursday.