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Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu told AFP she "will not let go" of the chance to round off a glittering career with an elusive Asian Games medal, saying her goal feels "so close".
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Zverev cruises past van de Zandschulp into US Open semis
Top seed Alexander Zverev motored into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday, cruising past the Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets to stay on course for his second Grand Slam title.
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Leverkusen sign Portuguese talent Moreira from Lyon
Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday announced the signing of Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira from Lyon until 2031 for a reported transfer fee of 30 million euros ($34 million) plus bonuses.
Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti
Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
Dupont to start for Toulouse in Top 14 semi, Ramos out
Antoine Dupont will start for Toulouse in their Top 14 semi-final against Racing 92 on Friday, but kicker Thomas Ramos is out injured.
O'Brien's historic 100th Royal Ascot winner has golden glow
Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to train 100 Royal Ascot winners as Scandinavia won the feature race the Ascot Gold Cup in a thrilling finish on Thursday.
Zverev wins all-German duel with Hanfmann to reach Halle quarters
World number three Alexander Zverev advanced to the final eight of the Halle Open grass-court tournament on Thursday, continuing his winning run since his French Open victory on clay earlier in June.
Graft probe into Spanish ex-PM expanded to daughters
A judge investigating former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling has expanded his politically explosive probe to the Socialist's daughters, a court said on Thursday.
Iran war leaves Islamic republic intact and opponents divided
The Iran war was cast as a catalyst for the Islamic republic's collapse, but months of fighting failed to dislodge the clerical leadership and left its opponents out in the cold.
Gregoire wins Swiss tour 2nd stage as Pogacar extends lead
Frenchman Romain Gregoire won the second stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Thursday as world champion Tadej Pogacar extended his overall lead.
Galthie confirms Edwards to exit in France rugby coaching shake-up
France rugby head coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday a shakeup in the national coaching setup that will see both Shaun Edwards and Vlok Cilliers leave.
What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's project
Since hiring Jose Mourinho as coach in early June, Real Madrid have moved quickly to reinforce ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Sana will become first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred
Fatima Sana will become the first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred after being selected by the Birmingham Phoenix.
Haiti's World Cup return lifts community in New York
Haitians living in New York -- some threatened by Donald Trump's immigration crackdown -- have found a rare reason for joy as their national men's team plays in its first World Cup since 1974, facing giants Brazil on Friday.
McIlroy grabs early lead at fog-hit US Open
Rory McIlroy birdied two of his first three holes on Thursday to seize the early lead of the fog-hit US Open, while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler parred to began his bid for a career Grand Slam.
Grand Theft Auto VI presales to begin next week
Pre-sales of Grand Theft Auto VI, the feverishly anticipated video game release, will begin on June 25, Rockstar Games said on Thursday.
Novelist Kundera and wife buried in Czech home city
The remains of Czech-French novelist Milan Kundera and his wife Vera were buried in the writer's native city of Brno on Thursday, the city hall said.
Greenland sees wildfires earlier in the year
Greenland has recently been hit by localised wildfires, a rarity at this time of year that could be explained by global warming, a researcher at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources said Thursday.
US Open resumes after two-hour fog delay
Play resumed in Thursday's first round of the 126th US Open after heavy fog halted the competition for two hours at Shinnecock.
The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak
There are no vaccines or treatments for the strain of Ebola that has killed nearly 200 people in DR Congo and Uganda, but several are being urgently developed in the hope of reining in the outbreak.
Spanish king to visit Mexican president on June 25 as ties improve
Spain's King Felipe VI will visit Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on June 25 during a World Cup trip in another sign of the countries' diplomatic thaw, the royal palace said on Thursday.
Ton-up Phillips stars for New Zealand against England
Glenn Phillips's maiden Test century was the cornerstone of New Zealand's first-innings 391 all out as the Black Caps stepped up their fightback against England at the Oval on Thursday.
Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany
Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter Canada, the Ivorian federation said on Thursday.
S.African sentenced in 'world's largest' rhino trafficking case
A South African court has convicted and fined a rhino horn trafficking "mastermind", ending a trial spanning 15 years, police said Thursday, describing it as the world's largest such case.
New heatwave disrupts trains, schools in France
A new heatwave swept across much of France on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to approach 40C later in the week, dozens of trains cancelled and classes suspended.
Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berths
Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win would guarantee a last 32 berth.
Ibrahima Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid
Real Madrid confirmed the arrival of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on Thursday on a four-year deal at the end of his contract at Anfield.
South Korean lawmakers launch probe into ballot paper shortages
South Korea's parliament on Thursday gave the green light for an investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted municipal elections this month and fuelled political tensions.
Why are Kenyan kids burning schools and killing their classmates?
Almost 50 fires have ripped through Kenyan schools this year, 16 schoolgirls have died, and more than 100 schools have temporarily closed. Everyone knows there is a crisis, but few have solutions.
Ukraine hopes renewables can Russia-proof power grid
Quick to build and able to power a small city, the Oriv wind farm in western Ukraine is exactly the kind of project Kyiv hopes will backstop its power grid against routine Russian strikes.
What we learned after the first round of World Cup games
From Lionel Messi rolling back the years to full stadiums and a Cape Verde team that shocked Spain, here is what we learned after the first round of games at the World Cup:
New Zealander Manu has 'no fear' of Toulouse before Top 14 semi
Racing 92's New Zealander centre Joey Manu has no fear of dominant Toulouse before meeting the record 24-time champions in the French Top 14 semi-finals on Friday in Marseille.
Pain-riddled South Korean man fights for right to die
In excruciating pain from a debilitating neurological condition, South Korean Lee Myung-shik had reluctantly given up on assisted death in Switzerland when he learned his daughter risked prison time if she helped him.
'Retired' Wallaby Slipper, 37, set for shock international comeback
Recently retired Australia prop forward James Slipper is set for a shock international comeback, with the 37-year-old eyeing a fifth Rugby World Cup on home soil next year.