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American woman convicted of getting military training from Islamic State
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Syria condemns deadly Jordan strikes as 'unacceptable violation'
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Trump set to drastically loosen oil and gas sector's methane rules
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Storied Paris department store seeks bankruptcy protection
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UN nuclear watchdog chief urges Iran to grant access
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Xhaka, Embolo can return to Swiss squad after fake Covid docs affair
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Allegri suspended for two Serie A games after red card
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Lula's re-election revives Brazil-US tensions
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Flight data, satellite images reveal growing US role at Ecuador base
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Carney moves to remake Canada alliances as US ties strained
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Serbia's students demand state media chiefs resign after poll win
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Brazil's Lula turns 81, vows to work '24 hours a day'
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Starc takes six as Australia fight back in South Africa decider
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UK man offered drugged wife to strangers online for sex: court
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Exiled Russian dissident Navalnaya warns dictators becoming 'more cunning'
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Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo
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Bayern 'risk' reaps huge reward for Ballon d'Or winner Kane
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EU pushes for more nations to pay to protect nature
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Record turnout as Israeli voters deliver verdict on Netanyahu
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French media protest manhandling of journalists at far-right party rally
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Sri Lanka end England hopes with crushing win over Pakistan
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EU seeks deportation powers for beefed up border agency
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Dangote, Nigeria's oil tycoon rewriting Africa's story
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Liverpool scored four times inside 14 minutes in a 6-1 thrashing of Sparta Prague to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League as Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen needed two stoppage-time goals to eliminate Qarabag.
Late Schick double extends Leverkusen's unbeaten run
Patrik Schick scored two goals in stoppage time to rescue Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run and their dreams of a remarkable treble with a 3-2 (5-4 aggregate) home win over Qarabag in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday.
Swiatek into Indian Wells semis as Wozniacki retires
World number one Iga Swiatek had just got rolling when she found herself in the Indian Wells semi-finals on Thursday as Caroline Wozniacki retired from their quarter-final with a foot injury.
Ireland coach Farrell looks forward to a 'Series to remember'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said November's quartet of Tests bookended by New Zealand and Australia, will be a "Series to remember."
Kudus double fires West Ham into Europa League quarters, Milan, Benfica progress
Mohammed Kudus scored two stunning goals as West Ham thrashed Freiburg 5-0 to progress to the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday, where they will be joined by AC Milan and Benfica.
Kostyuk holds off Potapova to reach Indian Wells semi-finals
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk quashed Anastasia Potapova's comeback bid, holding off the Russian 6-0, 7-5 to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells ATP-WTA Masters on Thursday.
Sinner sails into Indian Wells semi-finals
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner powered into the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters semi-finals on Thursday, pushing his match winning streak to 19-0 with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Czech Jiri Lehecka.
McIlroy, Schauffele share early lead at Players Championship
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy matched a course record with 10 birdies to share the early lead with reigning Olympic champion Xander Schauffele in Thursday's opening round of The Players Championship.
Springbok star Etzebeth named South African Player of Year
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth was on Thursday night named South Africa's Rugby Player of the Year for 2023 – a year in which the Springboks successfully defended their World Cup title.
Townsend knows Scots need 'something special' against Six Nations leaders Ireland
Gregor Townsend accepts Scotland will have to "do something special" against Ireland if they are to end the Six Nations by winning a first Triple Crown in more than three decades.
Wales boss Gatland 'loves' pressure of Six Nations struggle
Warren Gatland says he wants his Wales side to embrace the pressure as they seek to avoid finishing rock bottom of the Six Nations when they face Italy on Saturday.
Teahupoo wins Stayers' Hurdle as Ferguson enjoys Cheltenham double
Hot favourite Teahupoo eased to victory in the feature Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday, as iconic former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson enjoyed a double.
NFL Lions agree to contract extension with head coach Campbell
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, who guided the club to its first NFL playoff victory since the 1991 season, has agreed to terms on a contract extension through 2027.
Mbappe presence at Olympics 'very difficult', says France coach Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps has cast doubt on Kylian Mbappe's chances of representing his country at this year's Paris Olympics, saying that it would be "very difficult" to compete at the Games straight after Euro 2024.
Belgium extend coach Tedesco's contract until 2026 World Cup
Domenico Tedesco has signed a two-year extension to stay on as Belgium coach until the 2026 World Cup, it was announced Thursday, as the team unveiled a new kit which pays tribute to the comic book hero Tintin.
Scotland recall McDowall for Six Nations finale against Ireland
Stafford McDowall is set to make just his second Scotland appearance after being selected to start in their Six Nations match against leaders Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Daly returns for Six Nations title-chasers England against France
Title-chasing England have recalled Elliot Daly for their final Six Nations clash away to France on Saturday in the lone change to the side that denied Ireland successive Grand Slams.
Branthwaite, Gordon get England chance ahead of Euros
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon received their first call-ups to the England squad on Thursday for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
Farrell backs Ireland players to redeem themselves against Scots
Andy Farrell has kept faith with the Ireland starting XV from the 23-22 defeat to England last weekend hoping they redeem themselves by beating Scotland on Saturday to secure back-to-back Six Nations titles.
Aston Villa's Diaby gets France call-up
Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby was recalled to the France squad named Thursday for this month's friendly double-header at home to Germany and Chile.
Europe's heavyweights await Champions League quarter-final fate
This Friday's Champions League quarter-final draw is set to throw up a series of heavyweight ties after a midweek in which penalty shoot-out drama really brought Europe's elite club competition to life.
Nagelsmann names heavily changed squad for Euro hosts Germany
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday announced a much changed 26-man squad for the upcoming March friendlies, three months out from the country hosting Euro 2024.
Inter's Scudetto charge continues against Napoli after Champions League pain
Inter Milan return to their Serie A title march with the visit of Napoli on Sunday night as both teams lick their wounds after painful eliminations from the Champions League.
'Ideal' for Galthie to keep team for England Six Nations finale
France coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday it was "ideal" to be able to name an unchanged side to face England in a potential Six Nations decider this weekend.
France's Galthie keeps faith with team for England Six Nations finale
France coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday announced an unchanged side to face England in a potential Six Nations decider this weekend.
China's Li edges ahead of LIV golfers at Macau Asian Tour event
China's Li Haotong birdied his final hole Thursday to card a seven-under par 63 and edge ahead of a packed leaderboard at the Asian Tour's International Series Macau.
Ito left out of Japan squad amid sexual assault claim
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he wanted to "protect" winger Junya Ito by leaving him out of his squad to face North Korea in home and away World Cup qualifiers this month.
Irish rugby schooled in excellence
Gregor Townsend's observation that Ireland could dominate world rugby for "the next five, 10 years" is in no small part due to the schools system, Irish rugby great Tony Ward told AFP.
Skiing Afghans determined to keep sport alive
From the edge of a slope in the province of Bamiyan, rivals cheer as they take turns to race down the mountainside, united in keeping skiing alive in Afghanistan.
Sabalenka sent packing at Indian Wells as Medvedev, Gauff advance
American Emma Navarro shocked Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Indian Wells ATP-WTA Masters quarter-finals on Wednesday as Coco Gauff sailed through.
Denver back on top as Porter shines in Miami win
Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points as reigning NBA champions the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 100-88 on Wednesday to reclaim top spot in the Western Conference standings.
Mitchell wants England women under Six Nations pressure ahead of World Cup
John Mitchell hopes his first Six Nations as England women's head coach will see the Red Roses under pressure as they bid to avoid fresh World Cup heartache on home soil next year.