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US envoys in Moscow as Russia and Ukraine vow not to hit capitals during talks
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US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks
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Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of bias
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US envoys in Moscow for Ukraine war negotiations
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US envoy on West Bank visit says Israel has responsibility for Palestinians
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Commemoration held for late Serbian war criminal Ratko Mladic
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Ethiopian Miss World contestant spotlights pain of sister's murder
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Russell on top ahead of Hamilton in final Italian GP practice
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'Leader' Raphinha rising to Barca striker challenge
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Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of impartiality
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Oasis fans gather in Venice for band reunion film
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Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock
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Two Nepal rescues revive hopes 10 days after flood
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Trump envoys land in Moscow for Russia-Ukraine peace push
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Pogacar to miss worlds after season-ending Vuelta crash
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Russia hits Kyiv airports as Trump peace envoys awaited
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Greenwood, Guendouzi handed bans after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl
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Nepal tunnel rescue revives hopes 10 days after flood
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In Iceland, the mystery of the poet, the tomb and the Danish grocer
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Indonesia rescues second orangutan mother and baby from wildfire
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Ratko Mladic: Bosnian Serb commander to convicted war criminal
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Box office magnet Robert Pattinson appears in paedophile thriller
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Bolivian army base blasts kill two, wound dozens
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How haze from Indonesian fires impacts Southeast Asia
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return
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Trump sends envoys to Moscow, Kyiv with new plan to 'end war'
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Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles
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'Mini-dictatorship': Students slam Argentina-run residence in Paris
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Bangladesh measles toll nears grim 1,000-child mark
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The disgraced banker stirring the pot in Brazil's Supreme Court
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Bolivia farmers return to streets over diesel price hikes
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Panama Canal begins reducing crossings due to El Nino
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Tetris distances itself from controversial White House 'arcade' games
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Trump again seeks to remove protections for wolves
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Africa bigger, US smaller - UN adopts new map
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'Getting there' - Alcaraz into US Open last 16 along with Sabalenka
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Bad weather will not affect All Blacks, says captain Savea
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Isak ready to show world his quality, says Van Dijk
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Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid
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Stuttgart cruise past Cologne to bounce back from Bayern thumping
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PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top
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'Smart, aggressive' Alcaraz into US Open last 16
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Defending champion Alcaraz reaches last 16 at US Open
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Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich
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Lyles ends season before Budapest due to injury flare ups
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Stocks slip as robust US jobs data stokes rate hike odds
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US Republicans announce probe into environment groups
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Mistrial declared in case of US woman who killed her three children
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Sabalenka survives despite 'tricky' weed smell at US Open
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Seville, Alfred win at Diamond League finals, Duplantis hit with injury
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Root helps England to 282-9 as New Zealand apply brakes in World Cup opener
New Zealand bowlers led by Matt Henry kept England in check to 282-9 despite Joe Root's 77 in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday.
Samurai time as Japan enter the 'death zone' against Argentina
Japan are ready to summon their inner samurai as they enter the "death zone" when taking on Argentina in what is a winner-takes-all match to qualify as World Cup Pool D runners-up.
South Korea cut giant North Korean down to size to win bronze
South Korea cut neighbours North Korea and their giant centre Pak Ji Na down to size to win bronze in the Asian Games women's basketball on Thursday in Hangzhou.
China deny North Korea sixth weightlifting gold at Games
China's Tian Tao denied North Korea a sixth Asian Games weightlifting gold when he won the men's 96kg division on Thursday from Ro Kwang Ryol, who took silver.
Japan match 'another final', says Pumas veteran Creevy
Argentina take on Japan in Nantes on Sunday in both team's last Pool D match, with veteran Pumas hooker Agustin Creevy describing it as "another final".
Alcaraz 'feels ready' for Shanghai after Beijing disappointment
Shanghai Masters top seed Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he was ready for the tournament and would change what he did wrong in Beijing, where he crashed out of the China Open this week.
MCC punishes members involved in spat with Australia cricketers at Lord's
Marylebone Cricket Club has expelled one member and suspended two others following an ugly altercation with Australia players during the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.
Gauff glides into China Open quarter finals
US Open champion Coco Gauff shook off an indifferent first-set performance to glide into the women's quarter-finals of the China Open with victory over Russia's Veronika Kudermetova in Beijing on Thursday.
Empty feeling as fans trickle in for Cricket World Cup opener
England and New Zealand opened the Cricket World Cup on Thursday faced with a largely empty stadium -- and those in the crowd donned tops and face-paint in the national colours of India.
Irish and Scots set for punchy World Cup encounter, says Kleyn
A lot is at stake in Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool match with Scotland and the atmosphere is set to be even more febrile as there is a "little bit of animosity" between them, former Irish lock Jean Kleyn has claimed.
Lutsenko gifts Fedorov gold in Asian Games road race
Young Kazakh rider Yevgeniy Fedorov was gifted gold by decorated teammate Alexey Lutsenko as they crossed the line nearly six minutes ahead of the rest in the Asian Games men's road race on Thursday.
Show me the money: countries dangle rewards for Asian Games glory
Countries desperate for Asian Games success are dangling houses, money, cars and even government jobs as incentives to athletes to bring home medals from Hangzhou.
Curtain up on Cricket World Cup and battle for survival
Defending champions England took on New Zealand in the opening game of the Cricket World Cup on Thursday at the start of a marathon tournament which could dictate the event's place in the future of the sport.
Fedorov leads Kazakh one-two in Asian Games road race
Kazakh rider Yevgeniy Fedorov was handed gold by star teammate Alexey Lutsenko as the pair crossed the line ahead by nearly six minutes in the Asian Games men's road race on Thursday.
Galthie wary of 'wounded' Italy as quarters beckon
France coach Fabien Galthie has warned his team not to underestimate a "wounded" Italy ahead of their decisive Rugby World Cup Pool A match on Friday.
Basque brothers Lucu and Ollivon -- From village people to the bright lights
The village of Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle is not too well known outside of the Pyrenees mountains it nestles in between, let alone throughout France but on Friday eyes from across the globe will be focused on its two most famous sons.
'A form of pain': China basketball fans pile in after latest loss
Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men's national team on Thursday after the hosts' agonising 77-76 defeat to the Philippines in the Asian Games semi-finals.
China, Japan battle for Games basketball gold as He fulfils dream
Women's basketball takes centre stage at the Asian Games on Thursday when hosts China clash with Japan for gold while neighbours North and South Korea fight it out for bronze.
Dream comes true as China's He wins Asian Games marathon
China's He Jie fulfilled a dream Thursday by clinching the Asian Games men's marathon title, while determined Bahraini Eunice Chumba romped to the women's gold medal.
Twins, Rangers advance in MLB playoffs; Phillies, D-Backs sweep
The Minnesota Twins won a Major League Baseball playoff series for the first time in more than two decades Wednesday, beating Toronto 2-0 to sweep their best-of-three wild card set.
Messi-less Miami's playoff hopes fade after 4-1 Chicago rout
Missing Lionel Messi again, Inter Miami's hopes of squeezing into the MLS playoffs suffered a body blow on Wednesday with a 4-1 defeat to Chicago Fire.
Fluminense stun Internacional to reach Copa Libertadores final
German Cano scored a late winner as Fluminense staged a dramatic fightback to beat Internacional 2-1 and reach the final of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday.
China's He wins Asian Games marathon, Chuma claims women's gold
China's He Jie clinched the Asian Games men's marathon title Thursday after a gutsy run, while Bahrain's Eunice Chebichii Chumba romped to the women's gold medal.
Twins, Rangers advance in MLB playoffs
The Minnesota Twins won a Major League Baseball playoff series for the first time in more than two decades Wednesday, beating Toronto 2-0 to sweep their best-of-three wild card set.
Chiefs' Kelce says NFL could be 'overdoing it' on Swift
The NFL might be "overdoing it," but the breathless attention on pop superstar Taylor Swift amid her rumored romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce shows no sign of abating.
Newcastle hand PSG a Champions League lesson, Man City beat Leipzig
Newcastle United claimed a stunning 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday in their first Champions League match at St James' Park in 20 years, while holders Manchester City scored two late goals to get the better of RB Leipzig.
Barca 'get rid of ghosts' with important win at Porto
Ferran Torres's strike earned Barcelona a tense 1-0 win at Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday, which coach Xavi Hernandez said "got rid of ghosts" the club had from previous years.
Alvarez and Doku strike late to push Man City past Leipzig
Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku came off the bench to grab late goals and push Manchester City to a 3-1 victory at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.
England rugby chief confirms Nations Cup plans, stands firm on job
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Bill Sweeney said on Wednesday discussions about a controversial Nations Cup tournament were in place as he remained confident about his ability to lead one of the sport's wealthiest governing bodies.
Pedro strikes late to lift Lazio as Celtic crash
Lazio kick-started their Champions League campaign with a last-gasp 2-1 win against Celtic as Pedro netted in the final seconds of Wednesday's clash in Glasgow.
Newcastle thrash PSG on Champions League homecoming
Newcastle enjoyed a dream return to the Champions League at St James' Park as Paris Saint-Germain were humbled in a 4-1 victory for the Magpies on Wednesday.
Torres scrapes Barca important win at Porto
Ferran Torres's strike earned Barcelona a tense 1-0 win at Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday in coach Xavi Hernandez's 100th game in charge.