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Gary Oldman hopes Jack Lowden is the new James Bond
British actor Gary Oldman on Friday backed his "Slow Horses" co-star Jack Lowden to be the new James Bond, as rumors swirl that the next 007 has been cast.
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Townsend, Siniakova win US Open doubles for career Grand Slam together
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend rallied to beat Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery for the US Open women's doubles title on Friday, completing a career doubles Grand Slam.
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Wimbledon expansion plan gets legal boost
Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan received a major boost Thursday after a judge at London's High Court ruled the proposed development of the current site is not subject to restrictions on how the land cam be used.
New Morocco coach praises 'well-deserved' Cup of Nations decision
Morocco's new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi congratulated his country on Thursday on CAF's "well-deserved" decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of his new side.
'Mixing things up': Nagelsmann goes for flexibility in new Germany squad
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he was "mixing things up" by banking on flexibility as he announced his squad for the March friendlies on Thursday, three months out from the 2026 World Cup.
Record-setter Hodgkinson hopes 'fourth time lucky' at world indoors
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will take to the track in Torun, Poland, this weekend aiming to nab an elusive world indoor 800m title off the back of a new world record.
Atletico target Romero says his focus on Spurs' survival bid
Cristian Romero has dismissed talk about a post-season transfer move, saying his priority is ensuring Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League.
Karalis hits prime form to threaten Duplantis surprise
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will head into the world indoor championships, which run from Friday to Sunday, confidently eyeing a fourth pole vault title, but there is a rival lurking in the wings potentially capable of springing a suprise.
Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies
Kylian Mbappe, who has only just returned to action after a knee injury, will lead the France squad into friendly matches this month against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.
Europe's super elite teach English clubs a Champions League lesson
Four teams out of six eliminated, with a total of 28 goals conceded over the two legs -- it has been a chastening week for most of England's representatives in the Champions League knockout phase.
Karl handed Germany debut as Musiala misses out with injury
Bayern Munich starlet Lennart Karl received a first Germany call-up while his injured club teammate Jamal Musiala missed out after coach Julian Nagelsmann named his 26-man Germany squad on Thursday.
'Surreal' for F1 world champion Norris to have Tussauds waxwork
Formula One world champion Lando Norris has said it feels "surreal" he will soon be joining other sports stars and celebrities by having a waxwork likeness unveiled at London's Madame Tussauds.
North Korea, Philippines qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup
North Korea reached their first Women's World Cup since 2011 on Thursday with the Philippines also securing a spot at the global showpiece in Brazil next year.
Man Utd boss Carrick expects hard test against resolute Bournemouth
Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to maintain their challenge for a Champions League place.
Alibaba pins hopes on AI as quarterly net profit drops
China's Alibaba said Thursday that revenue from AI-related products showed strong momentum, even as the tech giant reported a 66 percent year-on-year drop in quarterly net profit.
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 27: official
The number of meningitis cases being probed by UK authorities has risen to 27, health officials said Thursday, following an unprecedented deadly outbreak centred on a university.
Baby monkey Punch acclimatising, making new friends at Japan zoo
Clutching a monkey plushie, Eliete Ikeda screamed "Punch!" as she caught sight of the underdog baby macaque still drawing crowds of photo-hungry visitors to a Japanese zoo weeks after he shot to stardom.
Kings of K-pop: What to know about BTS's comeback
BTS, the world's biggest boy band, reunites on stage on Saturday in a K-pop extravaganza watched by hundreds of thousands of fans in downtown Seoul and by millions around the planet online.
Doncic and James power Lakers over Rockets as win streak hits seven
Luka Doncic scored 40 points and LeBron James added 30 on Wednesday to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over Houston 124-116, stretching their NBA win streak to seven games.
Inter continue Serie A title hunt ahead of Italy's date with World Cup destiny
Inter Milan continue their hunt for the Serie A title on Sunday night when they visit Fiorentina hoping to maintain their hefty league lead before all eyes turn to the national team's bid to reach the World Cup.
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
A wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak.
Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be 'unique experience'
Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have "a unique experience" staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, an organising official told AFP six months out from the event, but acknowledged there were concerns about the plan.
World indoor athletics championships: five stand-out events
Armand Duplantis and Keely Hodgkinson headline the world indoor athletics championships that kick off in Torun, Poland, on Friday.
Scotland's Laidlaw extends tenure as Hurricanes coach
Clark Laidlaw extended his coaching contract with New Zealand's Wellington Hurricanes into a fourth year Thursday with the Scot saying, "there's loads to develop".
Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville.
Japan coach says Australia 'massive favourites' in Asian Cup final
Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but his team's near-flawless progress to the title match suggests otherwise.
Director plans to put Val Kilmer back on screen thanks to AI
The late American film star Val Kilmer could soon be "acting" on the big screen again after allowing a director to use AI tools to produce his likeness for an upcoming film, media reports said Wednesday.
Social media addiction trial jury deliberations continue
Jurors will return to court here on Thursday to continue deliberations in a civil trial accusing Meta and YouTube of harmfully hooking young internet users.
Xypex 2025 International Best Project Awards - Winners Announced
Xypex announces 2025 award winners recognizing excellence in concrete durability, engineering performance, and crystalline waterproofing technology.
U.S. Polo Assn. Unveils 2026 Spring-Summer Global Collection, Inspired by Coastal Charleston, South Carolina
Seasonal and Seaside Styles Debut Alongside U.S. Open Polo Championship Capsule
Powerverse and Teltonika Energy Partner to Unlock Intelligent Home Energy & Flexibility
LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Powerverse has partnered with Teltonika Energy, part of the Teltonika group, a multinational leader in IoT innovation, to deliver an AI-driven home energy ecosystem that enhances user experience, unlocks flexibility services and drives long-term customer value.
Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Miami cup clash
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday, scoring for Inter Miami in their CONCACAF Champions Cup clash with Nashville.
Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals
Barcelona hit Newcastle United for seven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit to beat Galatasaray in their last-16 tie and both Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid advanced to the next round.
Tudor impressed by 'improved' Spurs despite Champions League exit
Igor Tudor claimed Tottenham's spirited Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid showed they have improved enough to win their fight for Premier League survival.