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Defending champions Bayern Munich were held to a scoreless draw by promoted Schalke in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
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Defiant Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test
Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 133 as Sri Lanka staged a stunning comeback to draw the second Test against India in Colombo on Thursday.
Pakistan bowl against England in rain-delayed second Test
Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field in the rain-delayed second Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.
Delap joins Nottingham Forest in club-record deal
Nottingham Forest have splashed a club record reported fee of £45 million ($61 million) to sign out-of-favour Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
Barcola move from PSG to Liverpool 'on track': source
Transfer talks between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain over an Anfield move for Bradley Barcola are "on the right track", a source close to the negotiations said on Thursday.
Swallowed by silt: Survivors recount Nepal flood horror
Survivors from Nepal's flood-ravaged districts, some on stretchers, others gently supported by the shoulders, were airlifted to safety on Thursday as the constant roar of helicopters echoed across the devastated town of Bidur.
Delays in Cancer Radiotherapy and Surgery Target Times
HSE figures reveal that nearly 20% of cancer patients failed to start radiotherapy within recommended timeframes in the first half of 2026. The data also highlights persistent delays in surgery for lung and prostate cancer patients, prompting calls from Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson for increased capacity and staffing.
Acrid stench, charred walls reveal devastation of Pakistan infant ward fire
Twisted ceiling frames, charred walls and a shaft of sunlight piercing a partially collapsed roof were all that was left of a neonatal ward on Thursday after a devastating hospital fire killed 14 infants in Pakistan.
Barca sign Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic
Barcelona have signed Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce, the Catalan giants said on Thursday.
Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates
Norway's royal family gathered Thursday at King Harald V's bedside in hospital after the palace announced that the health condition of the 89-year-old monarch, who is suffering from a blood disease, was "extremely serious".
Rain delays England's bid to put off-field incidents behind them
Rain delayed the toss in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday with England desperate to get the focus back on their series against Pakistan following another off-field incident.
World record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon
World record holder Sabastian Sawe, the first man to break the mythical two-hour barrier, has pulled out of this month's Berlin Marathon because of injury, the Kenyan announced on Thursday.
YouTuber Chris Sails Arrested for Allegedly Falsifying Emergency Report
YouTuber Chris Sails faces misdemeanor charges after Waller County Sheriff’s Office officials allege he reported his children were in danger when they were actually safe. The incident triggered a multi-agency search and rescue response before officers determined the claim was false.
Driven by faith, activists stand up to fellow Jews to protect Palestinians
Ziva Sharp said her Jewish faith motivated her to travel from Jerusalem to the West Bank to stand up for Palestinians -- a commitment that led to her being set upon by fellow Israelis also professing to be driven by Judaism.
Dinusha defiant as Sri Lanka lead by 170 in India Test
Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 98 to keep up Sri Lanka's defiance on day five of the second Test against India on Thursday as the hosts reached 383-8 at tea.
Therapy Culture Performance: How the Lindsay Clancy Trial Sparked a Trend of Viral Maternal Distress
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has become an unlikely focal point for a growing social media phenomenon among mothers. Rather than focusing on the legal details, many women are using the case to validate their own struggles with parenting, turning personal exhaustion into viral content. This trend highlights a shift in how maternal stress is perceived and shared online.
Norway's King Harald, 89, in 'extremely serious' condition
The health of Norway's 89-year-old King Harald, hospitalised with a blood disease, has deteriorated and he is in an "extremely serious" condition, the palace said Thursday.
How a glacier collapse may have caused Nepal-Tibet disaster
A huge piece of ice that fell thousands of metres from a glacier into a river below may have unleashed the disaster in Nepal and Tibet that killed at least 180 people.
Japan to survey animal cafes over hygiene, welfare concerns
Japan plans to probe popular animal cafes, where visitors can interact with anything from cats to capybaras, following concerns about hygiene and the creatures' welfare, authorities said Thursday.
Desperate families search for missing after Nepal floods
Anxious relatives crowded the corridors of a Kathmandu hospital Thursday as they searched for missing family after devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 165 people.
The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
More than 1,300 people were reported missing and at least 165 were confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides at the Nepal-Tibet border.
Czech duo Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles title
The Czech team of Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the US Open mixed doubles Wednesday, saving two match points in a nervy semi-final and then pulling through in a tight final.
Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.
Nepal-Tibet disaster: what we know
Catastrophic flooding and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border unleashed waves of water and debris that have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds more missing.
Park So-yeon first woman to play for eSports powerhouse South Korea
Park So-yeon is set to become the first woman to represent South Korea's national team in eSports and wants to pave the way for more in the male-dominated world of competitive gaming.
Yayoi Kusama: Japan's kaleidoscopic, troubled 'polka dot queen'
The dotty pumpkins and kaleidoscope rooms of Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97, were as vibrant as the artist herself, but her exuberant work was the expression of a long battle with mental illness.
Ruthless Bayern target treble as rivals reboot on Bundesliga return
Bayern Munich have vowed to pick up where they left off last season, targeting the treble, while their outclassed Bundesliga rivals have undergone a reboot to try and cut the gap.
Euro champ Hunt 'on her toes' against world's best in Zurich 100m
Amy Hunt left the European championships with four gold medals after winning both sprint titles and picking up two further relay golds.
What experts know so far about Nepal's deadly floods
The cause of the deadly landslide and flood along the Nepal-Tibet border isn't yet certain, but experts say the dangers associated with such events are compounded by the region's extreme topography, with risks rising due to climate change.
UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw
Thursday's draw for this season's Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football's governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions.
Sumo moves to beat Japan summer heat as temperatures rise
Sumo chiefs are planning measures to beat Japan's increasingly punishing summer heat, including avoiding venues that don't have air conditioning and lightening the load on weary wrestlers.
Climate change leaves its mark on America's largest reservoir
From high in the hills around Las Vegas, tourist Choune Osterero gazes down at the line of chalky mineral deposits left on the rocks around Lake Mead as the level of America's largest reservoir has dropped over the last quarter of a century of drought.
The foreigners missing in Nepal's flash floods
Hundreds of foreign nationals are missing in Nepal after devastating flash floods on Wednesday killed at least 160 people.