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Winger Cuthbert replaces Adams in only change to Wales team
Winger Alex Cuthbert replaces Josh Adams in the only change to the Wales starting line-up for the second Test against South Africa on Saturday in Bloemfontein.
Nadal v Kyrgios -- Four of the best in a testy history
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios will meet for a place in the Wimbledon final on Friday in what the Australian star claims will be "the most watched tennis match ever."
Spring handed France debut against Japan
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday handed full-back Max Spring his debut for Saturday's second rugby Test against Japan in Tokyo in an otherwise unchanged side.
High-octane thrills as Spain's Pamplona bull run returns
Half-tonne fighting bulls knocked over thrill-seekers on Thursday in the first bull run since 2019 at Spain's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, with five people taken to hospital.
Farah set for make-or-break London Marathon
Quadruple Olympic champion Mo Farah says his stellar track career is over but he is going to run in October's London Marathon to see if he can still be competitive on the road.
Kruger honours memory of Springbok World Cup winning father at Wimbledon
South Africa's Isabella Kruger only needs to think of the photograph of her Rugby World Cup winning father, standing proudly next to Nelson Mandela, to inspire her title dreams at Wimbledon.
Russia says US 'hype' not helping WNBA player Griner
Moscow said Thursday that US "hype" over women's basketball star Brittney Griner, held in Russia on drug smuggling charges, will not help her case after President Joe Biden spoke out against her detention.
Five in hospital as Spain's Pamplona bull run returns
Half-tonne fighting bulls knocked over thrill-seekers on Thursday in the first bull run since 2019 at Spain's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, with five people taken to hospital.
Italy bridge trial starts four years after tragedy
Nearly 60 defendants went on trial in Genoa on Thursday, accused of manslaughter and undermining transport safety over the collapse of a bridge in the Italian city that killed 43 people four years ago.
Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying
People found guilty of cyberbullying in Japan now face up to a year in prison under rules implemented Thursday, which were toughened up after the suicide of a reality star who had been trolled online.
England revamp back line for must-win clash against depleted Wallabies
Coach Eddie Jones said Thursday three new faces in England's back line would give his team more attacking options for their must-win second Test against an Australian side that has been forced into five changes.
England revamp back line for must-win Wallabies clash
England coach Eddie Jones revamped his back line Thursday among four changes to the starting side for their must-win second Test against Australia.
Muslim pilgrims stream out of Mecca for hajj high point
Hundreds of thousands of hajj pilgrims began streaming out of Mecca Thursday ahead of the highlight of the annual rites, which have attracted huge crowds despite the continuing pandemic and unforgiving heat.
Ireland relieved that Sexton to face All Blacks after concussion scare
Ireland forward Peter O'Mahony expressed relief on Thursday that Johnny Sexton had been named to face New Zealand in the second Test, despite the "hugely important" fly-half failing a concussion assessment during last week's defeat in Auckland.
Hong Kong suspends 'not effective' Covid flight ban
Hong Kong's new government on Thursday suspended a longstanding flight route ban that penalised airlines for bringing in coronavirus cases and severely impeded travel into the city, saying it was "not very effective".
Haiti's women footballers dream of international success
They may be considered international minnows, but women footballers from Haiti hope to finally make their mark on the world stage, helped by their experience playing professionally in Europe.
Joseph calls for 'smarter' Japan in second Test against France
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph said Thursday that his team will have to play "smarter" in the second Test against France after he made three changes to the side that collapsed in the second half against the Six Nations champions last week.
Wallaby Kellaway out for England series, five changes for second Test
Wallabies wing Andrew Kellaway was ruled out for the rest of the England series Thursday as coach Dave Rennie made five changes to his starting line-up for the second Test in Brisbane.
Russia's plastic surgery sector feels pinch from western sanctions
When it comes to looking good, Russian women are happy to splash out, even on a bit of nip-and-tuck plastic surgery.
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Standing on the podium of the Ohio Statehouse in the United States last year, a nurse pressed a key against her neck aiming to prove that Covid vaccines make people magnetic.
South Korean auteur behind 'Oldboy' returns with 'pure' love story
Filmmaker Park Chan-wook, known for his ultra-violent thrillers that helped catapult South Korean cinema onto the global stage, is back with an altogether different work -- a restrained yet deeply emotional love story.
Sexton to lead Ireland against All Blacks despite concussion scare
Johnny Sexton was named Thursday in the Ireland side to face New Zealand in the second Test, despite the veteran fly-half failing a concussion assessment during last week's defeat in Auckland.
Italy bridge trial to start four years after tragedy
The trial in the case of the Genoa bridge that collapsed in 2018, killing 43 people, opens Thursday in Italy, involving 59 defendants prosecuted for manslaughter and undermining transport safety.
Tupou back as Wallabies make five changes for second England Test
Powerhouse prop Taniela Tupou returns from injury and Jordan Petaia will start at fullback for Australia for the first time as coach Dave Rennie made five changes on Thursday to his starting line-up for the second Test against England.
Indonesian uses puppets to teach threat to world's rarest rhinos
In a small Indonesian fishing village, a man with a fake rhino head perched atop his own puts on a puppet show for a group of eager children.
Papalii in as All Blacks shuffle pack for second Ireland Test
Coach Ian Foster admitted on Thursday that New Zealand's set-piece play could be compromised by fielding a smaller, more mobile, forward pack after he brought in flanker Dalton Papalii as his only All Blacks change for the second Test against Ireland.
Austria offers Verstappen comfort of 'home' after Silverstone
The Formula One circus sets up camp in the picture-postcard Styrian Alps this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix which presents Max Verstappen with the perfect antidote to last week's Silverstone suffering.
Commonwealth weightlifting gold medallist dies of Covid aged 40
A Commonwealth Games weightlifting champion and Olympian has become the first Covid-related death in the tiny Pacific island republic of Nauru, the world's second smallest nation.
Papalii comes in as All Blacks shuffle pack for second Ireland Test
The All Blacks have made an enforced change to their starting team to face Ireland in the second Test at Dunedin on Saturday, bringing in Dalton Papalii to the back row and moving Scott Barrett to lock.
Lone abortion clinic closes in US state at heart of key court case
The only clinic performing abortions in Mississippi, the state at the heart of the US Supreme Court's historic about-face on women's reproductive rights, closed its doors Wednesday for the final time.
'Goal is to win' Gobert says as he joins NBA's Timberwolves
Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert said Wednesday his mission with new team Minnesota is simple.
Netflix confirms 'Stranger Things' spinoff and play
Fans of the Upside Down rejoice: Netflix's wildly popular "Stranger Things" is getting a spin-off series and a new stage play set within its creepy supernatural world, the streaming giant said Wednesday.