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Belfast girds for more violence after stabbing suspect held
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Juve, Torino fans given 10-match away ban after derby trouble: media
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Stocks slide as US inflation surges, US and Iran trade strikes
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Surging US consumer inflation hits three-year high in key challenge for Trump
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Vaughan backs Stokes to stay on as England captain
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Bill Gates arrives for questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
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Amnesty accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Bedouins
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German consortium hopes to build new fighter jet after FCAS collapse
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O'Callaghan and Short clock history-making times at Australian trials
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Trump says Iran 'taken too long to negotiate,' will have to 'pay the price'
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Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
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Israel's Netanyahu to seek re-election despite Trump doubts, war strains
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Stocks drop ahead of key US inflation data
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6-7, Bad Bunny, AI: Pope targets the young
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FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
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Iran attacks US bases in Jordan and Bahrain
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Tech leads Asia losses as rollercoaster week rumbles on
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Belfast stabbing suspect due in court after night of violence
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Saudi's new national carrier gets off ground despite war, delays
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Eddie Jones eyes Mourinho-like laundry stunt to escape ban
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Bollywood's Imtiaz Ali bets on Gen Z thirst for love
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Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
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Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
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Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer
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Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars' art
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Staal shines as Carolina beat Vegas 5-3 to level Stanley Cup Final
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Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up
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Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop Russia
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Tech leads Asia losses, oil rises as rollercoaster week rumbles on
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Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
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Former Wallabies skipper Wright signs for Welsh club Ospreys
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Pope to bless Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, world's tallest church
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Emotional World Cup return to Mexico for South Africa coach Broos
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Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
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'The Donald of Dubai': property tycoon seeks to become data king
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PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open in global push
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Elon Musk, after DOGE and politics, bets on SpaceX IPO
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Saudis in World Cup spotlight after $2bn spending spree
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Mexico doubles down on security before 2026 World Cup
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US must not be 'too honest' at World Cup, says Roldan
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Italian astronaut to pilot Artemis III mission
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North Korea says Xi's visit produced 'far-reaching blueprint' for ties
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Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nears
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Protesters torch buildings and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
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US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing
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Threats to US lawmakers spiked after Meta eased moderation: watchdog
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Nick Reiner seeks trust fund money for parent murder defense
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Spain, France qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup as England wait
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Protesters torch building and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
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Women's Tour Down Under to run alongside men's race
The season-opening Tour Down Under will next year become the first WorldTour race to hold men's and women's stages on the same course, on the same day, and over the same distance, organisers said Friday.
Leinster seek 5th title to derail Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup defence
Holders Bordeaux-Begles are aiming to establish themselves as one of club rugby's dynasties when they face four-time winners Leinster in the Champions Cup final on Saturday in Bilbao, Spain.
Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup
In 1970 it was the introduction of yellow and red cards. In 2018 VAR made its World Cup debut, while in Qatar in 2022 a FIFA directive to referees led to huge extensions to the amount of stoppage time played in games.
Enhanced Games: the 'Steroid Olympics' hit Las Vegas
The first-ever Enhanced Games -- widely dubbed the "Steroid Olympics" -- take place Sunday in Las Vegas, where elite sprinters, swimmers and weightlifters will vie for world records while taking banned performance-enhancing drugs.
'Fire in belly' as Kurtley Beale set for Super Rugby milestone
Kurtley Beale says he still has "fire in the belly" as the veteran Australian back readies to move past All Blacks great Aaron Smith and become the third most-capped Super Rugby player.
Middlesbrough face Hull in football's richest game after 'spygate' row
Middlesbrough and Hull will meet in the richest game in world football at Wembley on Saturday, competing for a place in the Premier League in a match overshadowed by Southampton's "spygate" saga.
Spain's Juan Mata named A-League player of the year
Juan Mata has been voted Australia's A-League player of the year as the veteran Spanish World Cup winner enjoys a late career resurgence.
Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year absence
Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard headline Norway's World Cup squad, which was announced in a video by the country's King Harald V on Thursday.
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement
NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement.
Russell says Montreal 'just another race' as pressure mounts
George Russell said on Thursday that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix is "just another race" for him, even though he has been trailing teenage Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in recent races.
'Hungry' Palou starts from pole in pursuit of second straight Indy 500 triumph
Alex Palou is "hungrier than ever" as he starts from pole on Sunday in pursuit of a second straight Indianapolis 500 triumph to further his bid for a fourth straight IndyCar series crown.
Southampton sanctions explained as ruling documents released
Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won promotion to the Premier League, said documents from the Independent Disciplinary Commission released on Thursday.
Ronaldo strikes twice to end long wait for Saudi title
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait for domestic silverware.
World Cup could make football 'mainstream' in co-host Canada
Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves.
Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumph
Aston Villa fans turned out in their thousands on Thursday to celebrate the English side's Europa League final triumph -- their first silverware in 30 years.
Clinical Gujarat end Chennai IPL hopes with 89-run win
Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs with a clinical all round performance in Ahmedabad Thursday.
Maguire 'shocked' to be omitted from England World Cup squad
England defender Harry Maguire said Thursday he was "shocked and gutted" to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad.
Ineos-owned Nice in disarray before French Cup final against Lens
Nice can win a first trophy in almost three decades when they play Lens in Friday's French Cup final, but the Ineos-owned club are in disarray and more preoccupied with maintaining their top-flight status.
Belgium's Segaert snatches Giro 12th stage, Eulalio stays in pink
Alec Segaert won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a surprise late attack denied the sprinters their chance of a bunch finish, as his teammate Afonso Eulalio again stayed in the overall lead.
Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup
Senegal have "big dreams" to "achieve great things" at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said Thursday as he unveiled an expanded 28-man squad for next month's tournament.
Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title
Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League this week.
Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches
Pep Guardiola's expected departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, but a strong Spanish influence remains on the Premier League thanks to an array of talented coaches.
Italian divers in Maldives may have got lost in cave: recovery firm
Italian divers who died in the Maldives may have taken the wrong tunnel in a cave and died in a dead-end corridor, the head of the company that recovered their bodies told AFP Thursday.
Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam revenues?
Many of the world's tennis stars will protest against perceived low prize money when they gather at Roland Garros for media duties ahead of the French Open which begins on Sunday.
Sinner, Djokovic kept apart in French Open draw
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will not be able to meet until the French Open final after the pair were placed in opposite halves of the men's draw on Thursday, while Coco Gauff could face Aryna Sabalenka in the women's semis.
Arteta alone in garden when Arsenal clinched Premier League title
Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League this week.
Lustrinelli succeeds Eta as Union Berlin coach
Swiss coach Mauro Lustrinelli has replaced Marie-Louise Eta as coach of Union Berlin, the Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday.
Alex Marquez out of Italy, Hungary MotoGP races after crash
Spanish rider Alex Marquez will be sidelined for at least the next two MotoGP races after suffering two fractures in a horror crash at the Catalan Grand Prix last weekend, his Gresini Racing team said Thursday.
Neuer recalled to aid Germany World Cup bid
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was handed a surprise recall to Germany's 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday, coming out of international retirement to play in the tournament for a fifth time.
In Ankara, Iran World Cup squad players start US visa process
At least four Iranian footballers and one of their entourage went to the US embassy in Ankara Thursday to submit visa applications for the World Cup, an AFP correspondent said.
London next step in all-women Athlos' goal to be 'F1 of track and field'
London is to host a star-studded all-women Athlos track and field meet on September 18 as founder Alexis Ohanian builds towards his dream of "a F1 for track and field".
Bordeaux-Begles' Lucu on verge of Basque 'dream' with Champions Cup final
Scrum-half Maxime Lucu will lead out Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup final against Leinster in Bilbao on Saturday and turn a dream into a reality.