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Global tourism hit new record level in 2025 despite 'weak' US results: UN
Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 despite a dip in arrivals in North America due to "weak results" in the United States, UN Tourism said Tuesday.
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UK comedian Russell Brand in court on two new rape charges
Actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared before a UK court Tuesday facing two new charges of rape and sexual assault.
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Frank says Spurs taking 'small steps' in right direction
Thomas Frank believes Tottenham Hotspur are making progress, albeit with small steps, as he expressed his delight at the arrival of the "unbelievable" Conor Gallagher during the January transfer window.
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Syrian activist Sarah Mardini acquitted of migrant trafficking in Greece
A Greek court Thursday acquitted Syrian competitive swimmer and activist Sarah Mardini, whose rescue of her sister inspired a hit Netflix film, and 23 others of migrant trafficking.
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Platini says Infantino has become 'more of an autocrat'
Former UEFA boss Michel Platini says FIFA president Gianni Infantino "has become more of an autocrat" and is too interested in the rich and powerful, in an interview with The Guardian on Thursday.
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Scottish Borders, Lake District to grace 2027 Tour de France
Cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France, will begin in 2027 by showcasing the beauty of the Scottish Borders and England's Lake District, organisers revealed on Thursday.
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French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris order: inquiry
A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.
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'Gigantic explosion', fire in Dutch city, four hurt
A huge blast and fire broke out Thursday in the central Dutch city of Utrecht, with several buildings collapsing and at least four people injured, according to officials.
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French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris convent - inquiry
A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.
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French mother superior bullied nuns in Montmartre: report
A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.
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Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has warned every player must earn their place as he refused to confirm goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will remain number one at Stamford Bridge.
Culture
Harry due to testify to UK court next week in last tabloid case
Prince Harry is set to give evidence to a UK court next week as his last remaining lawsuit against a newspaper publisher goes to trial, according to a draft timetable seen Thursday.
Sports
Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown but Salah's AFCON dream fades
Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense last-four victories on Wednesday, but Mohamed Salah is left wondering if his dream of winning the title will forever remain unfulfilled.
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Al-Attiyah closes on sixth Dakar Rally as Ekstrom wins 11th stage
Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom won the car section of the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday, while American Skyler Howes clinched a maiden victory in the motorbikes.
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Luis Enrique has no doubts about PSG's title credentials
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he has no doubts about his team despite their shock 1-0 French Cup defeat at home to newly-promoted city rivals Paris FC before a return to Ligue 1 on Friday.
Sports
England off-spinner Bashir signs for Derbyshire after Ashes exile
England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has joined Derbyshire on a two-year deal, the County Championship club announced on Thursday.
Culture
UK's Hockney warns moving Bayeux Tapestry would be 'madness'
The British Museum Thursday vowed to protect the Bayeux Tapestry, after renowned UK artist David Hockney warned that sending it across the Channel from France for an exhibition this year was "madness".
Culture
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei debuts in India
The first solo exhibition in India by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei opened Thursday, featuring sculpture, installation and mixed media spanning his career, as well as his "homage" to the country.
Sports
Arbeloa must act fast to avert Real Madrid crisis
In the space of just four days, Real Madrid lost a final to bitter rivals Barcelona, sacked coach Xabi Alonso and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by a second division team, leaving them hurtling into a crisis.
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Top Bangladesh cricket official sacked amid World Cup row
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday sacked a senior official after their leading men's cricketers went on strike, escalating a crisis that has already seen the nation refuse to tour India for next month's T20 World Cup.
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Spain hosted record 97 mn foreign tourists in 2025
A record 97 million foreign tourists visited Spain in 2025 as the economically vital sector set a new benchmark for the second year running, the tourism minister said on Thursday.
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Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to face trial on rape claims
French double Olympic swimming gold medallist Yannick Agnel will face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault after his appeal was rejected on Thursday.
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Senegal's spear-wielding savannah chimps yield clues on humanity's past
A shriek broke the dawn on the savannah, followed by more screeches and the rustle of branches: The wild Fongoli chimps were bidding each other good morning in the dry, scraggly Sahel.
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Uganda election hit by delays after internet blackout
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni admitted even he had problems voting as technical issues disrupted Thursday's election, in which he hopes to extend his 40-year rule, amid an internet blackout and a police crackdown.
Health
ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation
Four International Space Station crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, NASA footage showed, after the first ever medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history.
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Sincaraz, Sabalenka and late nights: Australian Open storylines
The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season, starts on Sunday in Melbourne.
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Alcaraz career Grand Slam at 22 would be 'crazy' - Federer
Roger Federer said on Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz winning the Australian Open to complete the career Grand Slam aged just 22 would be "crazy".
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Error-strewn Keys crashes out to Mboko in Australian Open warm-up
An erratic Madison Keys struck nearly 50 unforced errors Thursday as the Australian Open champion crashed out of her final warm-up for this year's opening Grand Slam to teenager Victoria Mboko.
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Dupont's Toulouse face must-win Sale meeting with Champions Cup hopes on the line
France superstar Antoine Dupont says six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse "do not have a choice" apart from beating Sale and scoring four tries or more on Saturday if they hope to reach the last 16.
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South Korean health insurer loses appeal against tobacco companies
South Korea's state health insurer lost an appeal on Thursday in its lawsuit seeking damages from the country's three largest tobacco companies over their alleged responsibility for smoking-related harms.
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Experts growing new skin for Swiss fire victims
The Cell Production Centre at Lausanne University Hospital is working flat out trying to grow new skin for badly-burned survivors of Switzerland's New Year bar fire tragedy.
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The Bulgarian mechanic Kremlin propaganda keeps killing
For almost a decade, Nikolay Gentchev has faced a strange question: "You're not dead, are you?"
Sinner on semi-final collision course with Djokovic at Australian Open
Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against France's Hugo Gaston to start his Australian Open defence and is on a collision course to meet 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster semi-final.
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Japan to make bid to host Rugby World Cup again in 2035
Japan will bid to host the Rugby World Cup again in 2035, more than 15 years after becoming the first Asian country to stage the event.
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Sinner on semi-final collison course with Djokovic at Australian Open
Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against France's Hugo Gaston to start his Australian Open defence and is on a collision course to meet 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster semi-final.
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Ledecky posts second-fastest 1500m free time ever in Pro Swim win
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky clocked the second-fastest women's 1500m freestyle time in history on Wednesday to launch the US Pro Swim Series event in Austin, Texas, with a dominant victory.
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All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup
New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday, less than two years before the World Cup, after a scathing 2025 performance review and rumours of a player revolt.
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Hit TV show 'Heated Rivalry' a welcome surprise for gay hockey community
Growing up in a rural, religious community in western Canada, Kyle McCarthy loved hockey, but once he came out at 19, he quit, convinced being openly gay and an active player was untenable.
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Actor McConaughey seeks to patent image to protect from AI
Actor Matthew McConaughey has filed recordings of his image and voice with US patent authorities to protect them from unauthorized usage by artificial intelligence platforms, a representative said Wednesday.
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Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized photos of women and children.
Sports
Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown
Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane's Senegal in this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah's dreams of winning the title were again dashed.