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Bezzecchi takes Aragon MotoGP pole, Marc Marquez ripostes in sprint

Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut

Russia strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing 37

Rescuers claw through mud as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000

Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under King Haakon VIII

Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'Or

Rain frustrates England's bid for Pakistan series win

Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control

Rafael Leao leaving AC Milan for Galatasaray

India's Neeraj Chopra out for season with ankle injury

Bhim Army Protesters and Police Scuffle During Patna BPSC March

Karnataka Rules Out Smaller Mysuru Dasara Despite Drought

BJP Leadership Reviews Youth Outreach and Seven State Elections

TVK Legislator’s Jallikattu Criticism Draws Demand for Party Clarification

Blatter: Platini payment was 'gentleman's agreement'

Sepp Blatter struck a "gentleman's agreement" with Michel Platini to pay him a million Swiss francs ($1.02 million) a year as an adviser, the former world football chief told their trial on Thursday.

Covid lab leak theory needs more research: WHO advisors

Scientists advising the World Health Organization on how to move forward investigating the origins of Covid-19 said Thursday further studies were needed into whether the disease escaped from a lab.

Foreign fighters in Ukraine sentenced to death by pro-Russians

Pro-Russian rebels sentenced to death two British fighters and a Moroccan who were captured while fighting for Ukraine, as a Ukrainian governor called for western arms on Thursday to win the battle for a crucial eastern city.

Murray back in quarter-finals for first time in six months

Andy Murray reached his first quarter-final in six months on Thursday as the unseeded Briton defeated Alexander Bublik 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) at the Stuttgart grass court tournament.

Somalia president urges global community to help avert famine

Somalia's newly-elected president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, used his inauguration speech on Thursday to appeal to the diaspora and international community to help stave off the famine that threatens his drought-stricken country.

S.Africa president lashes 'dirty tricks' in burglary scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said he was the victim of "dirty tricks" in a damaging burglary scandal, as a rowdy opposition heckled him in parliament.

Dozens treated in Chile for suspected pollutant exposure

More than 100 people have sought medical treatment this week after suspected exposure to a pollutant in an area known as the "Chilean Chernobyl" for the environmental impact of heavy industry.

Kishan powers India to 211-4 in T20 opener against Proteas

Opener Ishan Kishan led India's batting charge with a blazing half-century as the hosts reached 211 for four in the first Twenty20 international against South Africa on Thursday.

Van Aert wins fifth stage to turn Dauphine screw

Belgium's Jumbo rider Wout van Aert sprinted to victory in the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Thursday to consolidate his lead in the overall standings.

Aussie star Webb hopes to revive LPGA magic at 47

Australian Karrie Webb, a seven-time major winner, makes a rare LPGA appearance at this week's ShopRite Classic hoping at age 47 to revive the form that brought 41 tour titles.

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