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Oil companies close in on Venezuela despite hurdles
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Romanian parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate
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Turkey freezes ex-minister's assets as fund scandal grows
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Court halts Tennessee's first execution of woman in 200 years
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Guardiola backs Man City after bombshell guilty verdicts
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Israelis march between once-closed West Bank settlements
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G20 trade ministers open talks under strain of Trump tariffs
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'Welcome back,' says Macron, as UK PM opens door to EU return
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France in talks with UK to end 2025 migrant accord: ministry
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Israel PM says pilot of rerouted flight tried to crash plane
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Europe's surging inflation spreads gloom in stock markets
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Demuro hopes to deliver Japan a 'magical' Arc victory
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Truth commission demands compensation for Sweden's Sami people
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'Devastated' AI scandal author Orelien returns to Quebec
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Japan win marathon penalty shootout to set up South Korea gold-medal clash
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US reports firm Q2 economic growth, inflation steady
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Djokovic grinds out opening-round win at China Open
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Energy costs spark inflation surge across Europe
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Northern Ireland police probe blockade of disputed parade
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Parma appoint Italy World Cup winner Gilardino
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UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU
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West Indies pile up record 405-7 in second ODI against India
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Man City future in doubt after guilty verdict
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Romanian parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate amid political deadlock
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'Do something,' begs Iranian woman after death sentence over protests
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Passenger on rerouted flydubai flight says pilot tried to crash plane
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China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Games organisers say sorry
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Russia targets Kyiv power supply as freezing winter approaches
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In Manchester, people say City scandal is 'shame for football'
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Haze pushes Kuala Lumpur, Singapore into world's most polluted cities
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Stocks lacklustre as inflation data weighs on sentiment
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Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa
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Israel-bound plane rerouted, pilots wounded in reported fight
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Ireland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
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Truth commission on Sweden's Sami people seeks redress
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Swift concert attack plan convict fails to get Disney damages
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Energy costs spark inflation surges in France, Italy
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Ocon to leave Haas at end of F1 season
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South Korea break China hearts to reach Asian Games football final
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Indonesia razes poolside prison 'villas' where whisky, TVs seized
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Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans
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Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case
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Turkey freezes ex-minister's assets as fund crisis grows
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French inflation jumps to 3% in September on energy costs
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What we know about the North Korean POW dispute
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South Korea score late to reach Asian Games football final
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Most equities rise after oil price plunge, US data in focus
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Tom Kim defies jet-lag, Kho cards ace as Asian Games golf begins
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Polar oceans transformed as warming melts ice habitats: research
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Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music... and return to school
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after reports emerged that his long-time race engineer is set to leave Red Bull.
Ambitious Como's Champions League bid tested by Serie A leaders Inter
Como's bid to reach the Champions League faces a key test on Sunday when Serie A leaders Inter Milan arrive lakeside trying to take another step towards a 21st league title.
Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener
France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new coach Francois Ratier announced wholesale changes to the squad on Thursday.
Champions Cup 'heartbreak' driving Toulouse revenge mission
Toulouse hooker Peato Mauvaka is eyeing revenge on Sunday as the six-time Champions Cup winners head to Bordeaux-Begles in the quarter-finals after last season's "heartbreaking" loss to their French rivals in the last four.
Gender-row boxer Lin targets Asian Games after bronze on comeback
Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting's coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up in weight and winning bronze in her first event since the Paris Olympics.
You're being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes
Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to target competitors at this year's Asian Games: You are being watched.
Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage
Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite level, the sport's governing body said, because of a shortage of duck and goose feathers.
Firm, fast Augusta set to test golf's best in 90th Masters
The world's top golfers are gearing up for a demanding test at Augusta National, where firm, fast conditions await in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters.
Grand National had to change to survive, says former winning jockey
The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in 1996, but he told AFP you have "to evolve or you die".
Slot admits Liverpool in 'survival mode' in PSG defeat
Liverpool coach Arne Slot admitted his team were well beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg as he defended his decision to play with three central defenders and insisted the Reds still had hope going into the return.
Tiger Woods drug records to be subpoenaed by prosecutors
Prosecutors have requested medical records for all the prescription drugs Tiger Woods was taking when he crashed his car near his Florida home last month.
England's Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse
England's Aaron Rai birdied the last two holes to win Wednesday's Masters Par-Three Contest and risk the event's curse for the year's first major tournament.
Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tie
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth's goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg clash on Wednesday.
Dominant PSG leave Liverpool right up against it in Champions League tie
Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week's return.
Laurance 'becomes someone else' to nab Basque Tour stage win
Frenchman Axel Laurance said he "became someone else" to clinch the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Wednesday after a late two-man battle with Spaniard Igor Arrieta.
Betis earn draw in Europa League quarter-final at Braga
Real Betis fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Braga on Wednesday.
Buttler hits form with IPL fifty as Gujarat win last-ball thriller
England's Jos Buttler struck form with a fluent 52 to help Gujarat Titans to their first win of the 2026 IPL as they beat Delhi Capitals in a last-ball thriller on Wednesday with David Miller falling just short of guiding his new side home.
Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo as Zverev battles through
Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin.
Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win
Five Americans with multiple major triumphs but no green jacket made final preparations Wednesday at Augusta National on the eve of the 90th Masters.
Howell got McIlroy ball as kid and now joins him at Masters
Rory McIlroy tossed a golf ball to a child at the 2016 Players Championship and that kid, US Amateur champion Mason Howell, will play alongside McIlroy to start the 90th Masters.
Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley says the home of the Masters won't create fictional scripted dramas anytime soon but would look "outside the box" to grow the sport.
Leicester close to third tier after points deduction appeal dismissed
Leicester's appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules was rejected on Wednesday, plunging the Foxes ever closer to relegation to English football's third tier.
Laurance 'becomes someone else' to nab Tour of the Basque Country stage win
Frenchman Axel Laurance said he "became someone else" to clinch the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Wednesday after a late two-man battle with Spaniard Igor Arrieta.
Laurance pips Arrieta to Tour of the Basque Country third stage win
Frenchman Axel Laurance clinched the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Wednesday after a late two-man battle with Spaniard Igor Arrieta.
Italy great Parisse appointed Azzurri forwards coach
Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse will take over as the Azzurri's assistant forwards coach later this year, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) announced on Wednesday.
Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through
Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin.
CAF president visits Dakar following AFCON trophy reversal
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, nearly a month after the body's shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini in Monte Carlo
Daniil Medvedev suffered an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 humbling at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
Australia's O'Callaghan sets sights on Titmus's 200m freestyle world record
Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan said Wednesday she has Ariarne Titmus's 200m freestyle world record in her sights after clocking an impressive 1:53.69 at the Australian Open.
Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW
Cricket New South Wales said on Wednesday it would support David Warner after he was charged with drink-driving, adding that the former Australian opener aware of the "seriousness" of the incident.
Rockets comeback sinks Phoenix on Durant return
Kevin Durant scored 24 points against his former team to help inspire the Houston Rockets to a come-from-behind 119-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
Sooryavanshi, 15, hailed as 'amazing, fearless' after acing Bumrah test
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was hailed as "amazing" and "fearless" after the 15-year-old underlined his rare talent with an audacious display against superstar Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the IPL.