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UK police open investigation after Farah trafficking revelations
London's Metropolitan Police have opened an investigation after British Olympic great Mo Farah made stunning revelations he was illegally trafficked into Britain as a child.
Spain's Fermin bull run fiesta ends with five gored
Spain's San Fermin festival comes to an end Thursday after a week of frenzied bull runs that left 52 people hospitalised, including five who were gored, but none too seriously.
Omanyala gets last minute visa reprieve for Worlds: coach
Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala will be able to compete in the World Athletics Championships after being granted a last-minute visa to travel to the United States, his coach said Thursday.
Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sexual assault in UK
Hollywood star Kevin Spacey on Thursday pleaded not guilty at London's Old Bailey court to four charges of sexual assault against three men.
UK police open investigation into Farah trafficking revelations
London's Metropolitan Police have opened an investigation into British Olympic great Mo Farah's stunning revelations he was illegally trafficked into Britain as a child.
Justin Rose withdraws from British Open with back injury
England's Justin Rose withdrew from the 150th British Open just ahead of his scheduled tee-time in Thursday's first round, organisers announced.
Wallabies look to Hodge as England ring changes
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is banking on versatile back Reece Hodge to help his team seal a bruising series against England on Saturday, with former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu shaping up as a secret weapon.
'A heart of love': Kinshasa locals reward honest cops
At dawn in a working-class district of Kinshasa, a driver slows to a halt and hands a fistful of small bills to a traffic cop.
Jones makes three changes for England finale against Australia
England coach Eddie Jones made three changes Thursday for their crunch clash against the Wallabies with veteran scrum-half Danny Care recalled and Ollie Chessum and Lewis Ludlam handed starts among the forwards.
In Albania, divers fish for WWII bombs
Under a cliff in Vlora bay, one of the most beautiful sites on the Albanian Riviera, a diver emerges from the water carrying an artillery shell which he carefully places on the pebbly beach.
Defiant Philippine Nobel laureate Ressa fights for her freedom
Less than a year after winning the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to protect free speech, Philippine journalist Maria Ressa is fighting to stay out of jail while her news site Rappler faces possible closure.
United's Rashford eager for 'fresh start' under Ten Hag
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said Thursday he was relishing a "fresh start" under new coach Erik ten Hag, keen to put a forgettable last season behind him.
Africa's fastest man Omanyala to miss Worlds over visa delay
Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala told AFP on Thursday he has given up on competing at the World Athletics Championships in the United States because of a delay in getting a visa.
St Andrews hosts 150th British Open amid ongoing fallout from LIV series
The 150th British Open teed off on the Old Course in St Andrews on Thursday with organisers keen for the focus to remain on a historic championship despite the ongoing fallout caused by the breakaway LIV Golf series.
Shadow of 'Bloody January' unrest stalks Kazakhstan
Red plastic embellishes the canvas of painter Saule Suleimenova, depicting the starting point of the lethal unrest that shook Kazakhstan at the beginning of the year.
Maguire fit as United manager Ten Hag urges team to 'use initiative'
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire should be available to face Melbourne Victory after missing their 4-0 thumping of Liverpool, manager Erik ten Hag said Thursday while urging his team to use their initiative.
Vulnerable Pacific islands call for 'urgent, immediate' action on climate
Vulnerable Pacific islands demanded "urgent, immediate" global action on climate change Thursday, while stressing a commitment to democracy and the "rules-based" international order in the face of growing Chinese regional influence.
Belchite, the open wound of Spain's civil war
Like many Spanish villages, Belchite was devastated by Spain's 1936-39 Civil War.
All Blacks coach Foster fends off pressure ahead of Ireland series decider
Ian Foster has downplayed the pressure mounting on him as New Zealand coach, saying on Thursday that all his focus is on beating an outstanding Ireland in the series-deciding third Test.
Spin vs spin as Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in Test opener
Dimuth Karunaratne's Sri Lanka will be looking to build on their winning momentum at Galle as the hosts take on Pakistan in a likely spin battle in the opening Test starting Saturday.
Australia's Hodge gets recall for third England Test
Versatile back Reece Hodge and young forward Harry Wilson were recalled to an injury-blighted Wallabies team Thursday among four changes for their winners-take-all third Test clash against England.
Western Europe heatwave to peak in Spain
The heatwave sweeping across southwestern Europe is expected to peak Thursday in Spain, with blistering temperatures already fueling wildfires across the Iberian Peninsula and France.
Flood anniversary prompts sadness and soul-searching in Germany
Germany will on Thursday remember more than 180 people killed in severe floods a year ago, as concerns mount over climate change and the country looks to overhaul its planning for future disasters.
Nearly 90 dead in Haiti gang violence, as country slides into chaos
A week of gang violence in Haiti's capital has left at least 89 people dead, a rights group said Wednesday, as soaring prices, fuel shortages and gang warfare accelerate a brutal downward spiral in the security situation in Port-au-Prince.
Spacey due in UK court again to face sexual assault charges
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey was on Thursday due to make his latest British courtroom appearance after he was charged last month with sexually assaulting three men and granted unconditional bail.
St Andrews set for 150th British Open amid ongoing fallout from LIV series
The 150th British Open tees off on the Old Course in St Andrews on Thursday with organisers keen for the focus to remain on a historic championship despite the ongoing fallout caused by the breakaway LIV Golf series.
France nods to Ukraine in Bastille Day military parade
Paris's traditional Bastille Day military parade on Thursday is a salute to Ukraine, and to France's eastern European allies who are among guests of honour, officials said.
Pet hate: Dogs and cats confront division in 'Paws of Fury'
Dogs and cats must put their rivalry aside to save a village -- and offer audiences a lesson in inclusion and diversity -- in the new animated film "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank."
Sorenstam, Sagstrom share lead at LPGA team tournament
Swedish veteran Annika Sorenstam and compatriot Madelene Sagstrom grabbed a share of the first round lead at the LPGA Tour's Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational two-player team tournament on Wednesday after carding a five-under-par 65.
Hurdles king Warholm going into worlds at 100% after injury
Norwegian hurdles king Karsten Warholm insisted Wednesday he was going to bring everything he could to the table as he battles back from injury in his quest for a third world championship gold.
Maiden US world champs offers spotlight for 'unknown' stars
Track and field stars are hoping a maiden world championships on US soil will shine the light on athletes in a country where athletics is dwarfed by the big money sports of American football, basketball and baseball.
Djokovic inagurates courts at controversial Bosnian 'pyramids'
Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday inaugurated tennis courts at a 'pyramid park' in Bosnia that he regularly visits to recharge his batteries.