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Everton owner Moshiri apologises to fans after relegation escape
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has apologised to fans after the Premier League club only narrowly avoided relegation in the penultimate game of the season.
Visitors trickle back to Syria citadel used by jihadists
An ancient lake-side fortress once used by jihadists to launch attacks is slowly regaining its status as a key cultural destination, attracting visitors from across war-torn Syria.
US fight against opioid overdoses becomes one of racial justice: researcher
In 2020, the death rate from drug overdose among Black people surpassed that of white people in the United States for the first time since 1999, according to a study published this year.
Black Americans bear the brunt of fentanyl 'epidemic' in Washington
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England eye series win for Stokes and McCullum against New Zealand
England will aim to carry on from where they left off under their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand skipper, when they face the Black Caps in the second Test in Nottingham starting Friday.
Greg Norman: Golf superstar turned pioneer
Former world number one Greg Norman will watch from the sidelines on Thursday as stars including Phil Mickelson launch a controversial bid to revolutionise golf.
Mexican mega-church leader sentenced for child sex abuse
The leader of a Mexican mega-church who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three young girls was sentenced in Los Angeles on Wednesday to nearly 17 years in prison.
Zuckerberg staying at Meta helm for years 'makes sense': Clegg
Mark Zuckerberg's presence at the helm of Facebook parent Meta for "many, many years" would be perfectly natural, his global affairs director has told AFP, even as the founders of many tech companies hand off to fresh blood.
UK authorises assault charges against Harvey Weinstein
British prosecutors on Wednesday said they had authorised London's Metropolitan Police to charge Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein with sexual assault.
Belgium bounce back to crush Poland
Belgium tore Poland apart to win their Nations League match 6-1 in Brussels on Wednesday.
England stars would 'die for each other': Southgate
Gareth Southgate insists England's established stars deserve his loyalty because they would "die for each other" on the pitch.
Ukraine beat Republic of Ireland after World Cup heartbreak
Viktor Tsygankov lifted Ukraine's spirits after their painful failure to qualify for the World Cup as the midfielder clinched a 1-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
Prosecute looted antiquities dealers for war crimes: Clooney Foundation
Dealers who trade looted antiquities with armed groups should be prosecuted for complicity in war crimes or financing terrorism, the Clooney Foundation for Justice said Wednesday.
Senegal coach wants AFCON games delayed to boost World Cup build-up
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse wants the September Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers postponed to allow the five countries representing the continent at the World Cup to play friendly matches.
Everton owner Moshiri apologies to fans after relegation escape
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has apologised to fans after the Premier League club only narrowly avoided relegation in the penultimate game of the season.
Weghorst ends Wales' unbeaten home run as Netherlands strike late
Wout Weghorst ended Wales' World Cup party and shattered their 19-match unbeaten home record in dramatic fashion as the Netherlands won 2-1 in Wednesday's Nations League clash in Cardiff.
Austrians X-ray pitch and say France game can go ahead
An independent inspection of the Ernst-Happel Stadium pitch on Wednesday concluded that Austria's game against France could go ahead even though a huge hole appeared during a Nations League match against Denmark earlier in the week.
Spinal tumor will keep Kang off LPGA Tour indefinitely
American Danielle Kang, ranked 12th in the world, will be sidelined from the LPGA Tour indefinitely with a tumor on her spine.
NFL Broncos agree to record sale to Wal-Mart heir
The Denver Broncos have entered into a sales deal with the Walton-Penner family ownership group, pending league approval of the deal, the NFL team announced late Tuesday.
Loyal PGA players say LIV Golf is 'a shame', 'a bummer' and 'stinks'
Multiple major winners Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas declared the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series "a shame" and "a bummer" on Wednesday for fracturing the sport at its peak.
Australia take winning T20 series lead in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took four wickets in Colombo on Wednesday but could stop Australia grabbing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series.
New Zealand's Jamieson says Root holds the key to England series
New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson said the tourists were making fresh plans to combat star batsman Joe Root as they bid to draw level in their three-Test series away to England.
Raducanu on course for Wimbledon despite injury scare
US Open champion Emma Raducanu expects to be fit to feature at Wimbledon despite pulling out of the WTA event in Birmingham following her latest injury setback.
Twitter to share data at heart of Musk deal dispute: report
Twitter will yield to Elon Musk's demand for internal data central to a standoff over his troubled $44 billion bid to buy the social media platform, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday.
Foo Fighters to play Taylor Hawkins tribute shows
Foo Fighters announced Wednesday they will play a pair of tribute concerts in honor of the band's late drummer Taylor Hawkins this fall.
Newcastle seal permanent deal for Targett
Newcastle signed Aston Villa defender Matt Targett on a permanent basis on Wednesday after his successful loan spell at St James' Park.
Leeds land Denmark defender Kristensen from Salzburg
Leeds signed Denmark defender Rasmus Kristensen from RB Salzburg for a reported £8.5 million ($10.6 million) on Wednesday.
Austrian federation X-rays pitch ahead of France game
The Austrian football federation (OFB) said it was having the pitch at the Ernst-Happel Stadium X-rayed ahead of a game with France after a huge hole appeared during a Nations League match against Denmark.
Biles, Raisman, other top US gymnasts file $1 bn claim against FBI
Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and other star US gymnasts filed a $1 billion claim against the FBI on Wednesday for mishandling of the investigation into sexual abuse by predatory former team doctor Larry Nassar.
Kashmir violence dampens celebrations at Hindu festival
The spectre of recent violence in Indian-administered Kashmir overshadowed celebrations for a Hindu festival on Wednesday, with crowds a fraction of their usual size despite heavy security to mollify fears of an attack.
Car ploughs into school trip teenagers killing teacher in Berlin
A German-Armenian man drove into a crowd in a busy shopping district in Berlin on Wednesday, mowing down a group of teenagers and killing their teacher before crashing through a shop window.
Australia need 125 to win T20I after Sri Lanka batting collapse
Sri Lankan batters failed to fire for the second consecutive T20 match against Australia and managed 124-9 in Colombo after the visitors won the toss and chose to field Wednesday.