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Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says Alonso

Philippines recovers 30 bodies from ferry after blaze

US inflation steady in August, fueling Fed rate hike expectations

Relative of 9/11 victim unleashes searing attack on Saudi Arabia

United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe

Russell edges Antonelli in accident-free opening practice in Madrid

New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Sweden's outgoing PM wants to 'make Sweden great again'

Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping

Fenced off: Thailand builds border wall after Cambodia clashes

Russia rolls out long-delayed 5G, but not for iPhones

Pakistan's Masood frustrates England's victory push in 3rd Test

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to 7th province

Revitalised Isak in a 'good place' at Liverpool: Iraola

Rain washes out opening day of deciding England-South Africa Test

Rain meant no play was possible on the first day of the third and deciding Test between England and South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.

Iniesta hoping for TV treat from Qatar World Cup

Watching this year's World Cup on TV will be a different experience, Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta told AFP on Thursday, but he believes his compatriots can lift the trophy without him.

Kohli ends drought with his maiden T20 international ton

Virat Kohli hit his first international century since November 2019 with his maiden T20 ton for India as his side piled up 212-2 against Afghanistan at the Asia Cup on Thursday.

Evenepoel closes in on Vuelta victory with stage 18 win

Belgian Remco Evenepoel closed in on victory in the Vuelta a Espana after increasing his overall race lead by winning Thursday's 18th stage.

Euro slides as Fed chief steals ECB's rate hike thunder

The euro slid on Thursday despite a record interest rate hike by the European Central Bank as US Fed chief Jerome Powell made hawkish comments.

India unveils statue to Nazi-allied independence hero

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of an independence hero venerated for taking up arms against the British, but controversial for his collaboration with Nazi Germany's war machine.

NASA may attempt Moon launch on September 23: official

NASA is looking at September 23 and September 27 as possible dates for its next attempt at launching its Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, senior official Jim Free told reporters Thursday.

Ukraine claims battlefield breakthroughs as Blinken ramps up aid

Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.

Chelsea appoint Graham Potter as new manager

Graham Potter was appointed as Chelsea's new manager on Thursday after leaving Brighton to replace the sacked Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge.

Royal family gathers as Queen Elizabeth under 'medical supervision'

Queen Elizabeth II's closest family rushed to Scotland on Thursday, after doctors placed the 96-year-old monarch under medical supervision, prompting concern from British political and religious leaders.

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