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Travolta channelled film greats in low-thrust plane movie
Superstar John Travolta said Sunday he had channelled some of cinema's greatest filmmakers into his plane-themed directorial debut which has premiered to mixed reviews.
Sports
Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61 - SRU
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RFK Jr panelists make initial changes to childhood vaccine schedule
A US medical panel handpicked by President Donald Trump's health secretary made its first alteration to the standard childhood vaccine schedule on Thursday, as public health experts fear more changes that flout prevailing medical advice are in the pipeline.
Health
RFK Jr panelists make first changes to childhood vaccine advice
A US medical panel handpicked by President Donald Trump's health secretary made its first alteration to the childhood vaccine schedule on Thursday, as public health experts fear more changes that flout prevailing medical advice are in the pipeline.
Nature
Progress stalled on Canada's pollution reduction goal
The Canadian Climate Institute said Thursday the country's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions "flatlined" in 2024, and it may not meet its 2030 climate goals.
Sports
Depleted France eager to 'throw sand in England's machine' in World Cup semi-final
France will try to "throw a bit of sand in England's machine" during Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol.
Sports
Barcelona beat Newcastle, Man City see off Napoli in Champions League
Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle United on Thursday, while Erling Haaland notched his 50th goal in the competition in Manchester City's win over Napoli.
Sports
Texans' Ward won't face domestic violence charges
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward will not face criminal domestic violence charges after a grand jury in Texas declined to indict him.
Sports
Alcaraz headlines Team Europe in Laver Cup title defense
World number one Carlos Alcaraz returns to the court in the wake of his US Open triumph on Friday when he headlines a Team Europe side aiming to retain the Laver Cup title against Team World.
Sports
Rashford bags first Barca goals to seal win at Newcastle
Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Barcelona as the England forward's brilliant brace inspired a 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Champions League on Thursday.
Sports
Haaland hits 50 Champions League goals in Man City cruise over 10-man Napoli
Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goals as Manchester City profited from Giovanni Di Lorenzo's early red card to beat Napoli 2-0 on Thursday.
Dodgers pitching icon Kershaw to retire - club
Los Angeles Dodgers pitching great Clayton Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award-winner who helped the Dodgers to two World Series titles, says he will retire after this Major League Baseball season.
Sports
Eagles seek answers against Rams in battle of NFL unbeatens
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts says the Super Bowl champion Eagles have room for improvement as they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday aiming to improve to 3-0 in the young NFL season.
Sports
Afghanistan crash out of Asia Cup after six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka chased down a daunting target of 170 with six wickets in hand to knock Afghanistan out of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
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All smiles as Melania and Kate meet kids in first public event
They are two of the world's most high-profile women -- yet have carefully guarded their private lives.
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Madonna to release new album next year
Madonna, the best-selling female artist of all time, said Thursday she will release a new dance music album next year.
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Colombian court issues first sentences for ex-soldiers over civilian killings
A Colombian tribunal on Thursday issued its first sentences for former soldiers over the killing of civilians during the country's decades-long armed conflict, ordering 12 of them to carry out work including building memorials for their victims.
Putin has let me down, says Trump at end of UK state visit
Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had "really let me down" after he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the US president's historic UK state visit.
Culture
AI-backed robot painting aims to boost artist income
Montreal-based artist Audrey-Eve Goulet was initially uncertain as she watched an AI-powered robotic arm reproduce one of her works, but said the outcome was "really impressive."
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Former Barca presidents deny corruption at ref scandal court appearance
Former Barcelona presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted Thursday that payments the club made to a former refereeing chief during their time at the helm were not corrupt, during a court appearance on Thursday.
Sports
Piastri says team orders clarified at McLaren
Oscar Piastri on Thursday said McLaren had "clarified a lot of things" about team orders following the decision to ask him to give up second place to team-mate and title rival Lando Norris at the Italian Grand Prix.
Sports
'Box office' McLaughlin-Levrone -- rarely seen but worth the wait
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is "box office", according to World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe, but so rarely did the American compete until recently that she resembled the late, reclusive Swedish film legend Greta Garbo.
US medical panel insists it's 'pro-vaccine'
A US panel stacked with figures sympathetic to the anti-vaccine movement opened a highly politicized meeting Thursday on the defensive, insisting that they are "pro-vaccine" even as public health experts fear the group is set to upend longstanding medical advice.
Sports
McLaughlin-Levrone mulls Olympic 400m double after silencing doubters
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone teased the possibility of running an extraordinary 400 metre double at her home 2028 Olympics after a sizzling world gold in the flat race Thursday silenced the doubters.
Sports
McLaughlin-Levrone steals the show at worlds, Botswana take men's one-lap gold
Sonia McLaughlin-Levrone brought the house down on Thursday by coming within a whisker of breaking the four-decade-old women's 400 metres world record while Botswana's Busang Collen Kebinatshipi impressively won the men's one-lap title.
Sports
Mitchell defends England's 'route-one' tactics at Rugby World Cup
England coach John Mitchell said he had no qualms about relying on his team's powerful pack if that is the most effective way to win Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against France.
Sports
Antonelli vows to bounce back from Wolff criticism
Mercedes' highly-rated rookie Kimi Antonelli on Thursday acknowledged team boss Toto Wolff's criticism of his 'underwhelming' outing at the Italian Grand Prix and said he understood.
Sports
Mourinho appointed at Benfica as he returns to Portugal
Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday, with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland, 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea.
McLaughlin-Levrone powers to 400m world gold in second fastest time ever
US track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the second fastest time ever to win a stunning gold in the women's 400 metres at the world championships on Thursday.
Sports
McLaughlin-Levrone nears world record as she wins women's world 400m gold
US track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the second fastest time ever to win gold in the women's 400 metres at the world championships in Tokyo on Thursday.
Sports
Australian teen Gout hungry for more after worlds exit
Australian teen sensation Gout Gout said that his debut world championships had made him hungry for more after bowing out in the 200m semi-finals on Thursday.
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Trump, Starmer sign tech deal to seal 'unbreakable bond'
Donald Trump hailed America's "unbreakable bond" with Britain Thursday as he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a huge tech deal on the second day of the US president's pomp-filled state visit.
Sports
Lyles, Tebogo sail into world 200m final but Gout out
Noah Lyles kept alive his bid to match Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metres titles as he scorched to the fastest time of the year of 19.51sec in the semi-finals on Thursday.
Sports
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg reveals cocaine use in memoir
Swedish tennis icon Bjorn Borg opens up, in an autobiography published on Thursday, about his prostate cancer and struggles with a cocaine addiction that made him feel "terribly ashamed".
Sports
Hodgkinson settles nerves in Tokyo after injury doubts
Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson cruised through her heat on Thursday and then admitted she was sweating on her place at the world championships until the last minute.
Sports
Coventry praises Milan-Cortina venue progress as IOC executives meet in Milan
Kirsty Coventry hailed on Thursday the progress being made in the construction of venues for next year's Winter Olympics after the IOC president visited sites, including the Olympic village in Milan.
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Jaden Smith at Louboutin stirs fresh 'nepo-baby' fashion debate
French fashion icon Christian Louboutin's decision to name Will Smith's son Jaden as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that took the industry by surprise -- and stirred up fresh allegations of "nepo-baby" favoritism.
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Tough topics top Trump-Starmer talks after regal welcome
Donald Trump held talks on Thursday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer about pressing issues including Ukraine, Gaza and trade, as the US president's second state visit moved from royal pomp to potential political pitfalls.
Sports
Toulon's Jaminet eager to return for France after racist video
Toulon rugby full-back Melvyn Jaminet on Thursday said that he was eager to return to the French international set-up after serving his 34-week ban for posting a racist video.
Sports
Gold medallists Kipyegon, Chebet line up 5,000m clash for world double
Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, who have won world titles in the 1,500 and 10,000m in Tokyo this week, will face off in the 5,000m for the chance of a championships double.
Sports
Benfica negotiating with Mourinho to be new coach
Benfica on Thursday confirmed that they were in talks to hire Jose Mourinho as their new coach, a day after the Portuguese boss admitted he was interested in the job.