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Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show
Japan's justice ministry said Friday it will cancel a collaboration with a controversial Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents, following backlash against what some called the glorification of crimes.
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2,500 dead and rising -- UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially'
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths recorded and half of those in the last 20 days, the senior UN coordinator on the disease said Friday.
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Vaccination status prompts Djokovic to admit concern over schedule
Novak Djokovic admits lack of match play can be a concern moving forward as uncertainty over his schedule looms ahead due to his inability to enter many tournaments without being vaccinated.
Science of sleep: Why a good night's rest gets harder with age
It's well known that getting a good night's sleep becomes more difficult as we age, but the underlying biology for why this happens has remained poorly understood.
Captain's 'belief' for Kishan as India thrash Sri Lanka
Opener Ishan Kishan on Thursday said skipper Rohit Sharma's belief helped him overcome a dip in form to smash 89 and lead India to a 62-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international.
'Sunglasses hide tears' as show goes on at Milan Fashion Week
The fashion set put their best face forward on Thursday despite worries over the invasion of Ukraine, as Milan Fashion Week guests and workers vowed to go on with the shows.
Verstappen says race director Masi 'thrown under bus' in Abu Dhabi GP storm
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen said on Thursday he thinks former FIA race director Michael Masi was "thrown under a bus" after he was removed following last season's dramatic final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi.
Dead fish, small cats and world number one: Three things on Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev on Thursday became just the third Russian man to claim the world number one tennis ranking when he dislodged Novak Djokovic from the top spot.
Djokovic loses world number one ranking to Medvedev in Dubai shock
Novak Djokovic lost his Dubai quarter-final and his world number one ranking in one go on Thursday as he suffered a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) upset at the hands of Czech world number 123 Jiri Vesely.
Northampton provide captains of both England and Wales at Twickenham
Northampton team-mates Courtney Lawes and Dan Biggar will achieve a rare feat in the Six Nations Championship when they captain England and Wales respectively at Twickenham on Saturday.
Kishan's 89 helps India thrash Sri Lanka in first T20
Opener Ishan Kishan hit an explosive 89 to set up a thumping 62-run victory for India in the first Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Dual code rugby star Va'aiga Tuigamala dead at 52 - Wigan
Va'aiga Tuigamala, affectionately known as 'Inga the winger' to fans of both rugby union and rugby league, has died at the age of 52, his former club Wigan announced Thursday.
India's Rohit becomes leading run-getter in T20Is
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday became the world's leading run-scorer in Twenty20 internationals, during his 44-run knock against Sri Lanka.
Kishan, Iyer fire India to 199-2 in Sri Lanka T20
Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer smashed half-centuries to guide India to a challenging 199 for two against Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international on Thursday.
Queen cancels virtual audiences due to Covid
Queen Elizabeth II cancelled two engagements on Thursday after she tested positive for coronavirus at the weekend, Buckingham Palace said.
Townsend tells Scotland to seize 'last opportunity' against France
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has said Saturday's Six Nations Championship match against Grand Slam-chasing France at Murrayfield on Saturday represents a "last opportunity" for his side's title ambitions.
Pakistani-American sentenced to death for beheading girlfriend
A Pakistan court sentenced the scion of a wealthy industrialist family to death Thursday, for raping and beheading his girlfriend in a murder that sparked an outcry over the brutalising of women in the deeply patriarchal nation.
Rublev pleads for peace after edging 'unimportant' match
Russian world No.7 Andrey Rublev sent out a message for peace and unity after he advanced to his third semi-final in as many weeks with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over American Mackenzie McDonald in Dubai on Thursday.
Thai protest leader freed on bail
A Thai court on Thursday freed a prominent pro-democracy protest leader on bail after almost 200 days in detention.
Philipsen sprints to second stage victory in UAE
Jasper Philipsen recorded his second victory in this year's UAE Tour in a sprint on Thursday, leaving the leader's jersey on the shoulders of Tadej Pogacar.
UN expert urges Sudan forces stop shooting anti-coup protesters
A UN expert on Thursday urged Sudanese forces to stop firing live ammunition and tear gas at anti-coup protesters in a crackdown that has killed more than 80 people.
IOC slams Russia for breach of Olympic truce
The International Olympic Committee harshly criticised Russia Thursday for violating an "Olympic Truce" with its attack on Ukraine, and said it was coordinating humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian athletes where possible.
Eight polio vaccinators killed in series of Afghan attacks: UN
Eight members of polio vaccination teams working to eradicate the crippling virus in Afghanistan were killed on Thursday in four separate attacks, the United Nations said.
England recall 'full-tilt' Tuilagi for Wales clash
England coach Eddie Jones said he planned for Manu Tuilagi to be at "full tilt" after recalling the powerhouse centre for Saturday's pivotal Six Nations Championship clash against Wales at Twickenham.
Galthie keeps changes to a minimum for clash with 'problem' side Scotland
France coach Fabien Galthie kept changes to a minimum to his starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland as the French bid to keep their hopes of a first title and Grand Slam since 2010 alive.
Faletau returns as Wales drop Rees-Zammit for England clash
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has recalled No 8 Taulupe Faletau and dropped wing Louis Rees-Zammit from his side for Saturday's Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.
Wales recall Faletau and drop Rees-Zammit for England
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has recalled No 8 Taulupe Faletau and dropped wing Louis Rees-Zammit from his side for Saturday's Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.
'No to war', says Russian international footballer Smolov
Fedor Smolov became the first Russian international footballer to express his opposition to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia posting on Instagram: "No to war."
England recall Tuilagi and Lawes for Wales clash
Powerhouse cetre Manu Tuilagi has been recalled to England's side for Saturday's Six Nations Championship clash against Wales at Twickenham.
Queen cancels virtual audiences due to Covid: palace
Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled two engagements on Thursday after she tested positive for coronavirus at the weekend, Buckingham Palace said.
Malawi polio immunisation starts next month after outbreak
Malawi said Thursday it will launch a nationwide polio vaccination campaign next month following the detection of its first case in 30 years and Africa's first in five years.
Zverev's expulsion from Acapulco Open merited: Nadal
German Olympic tennis singles champion Alexander Zverev's expulsion from the Acapulco Open for his foul-mouthed tantrum was deserved said Spanish legend Rafael Nadal.
No bull: New Zealand bovine rides raging floodwaters
A New Zealand bull has been hailed a "legend" after it was swept along a flooded river and survived going over a waterfall before being dumped 80 kilometres (50 miles) downstream.
Biden poised to nominate first Black woman on Supreme Court
As President Joe Biden prepares to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, several leading candidates for the coveted seat on the nation's highest court have emerged.