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'Beer tastes better' for Eramsus after win over Irish

No.1 Jeeno leads by six at LPGA Tour Championship

Neres double fires Napoli top in Italy

Bielle-Biarrey masterclass helps France hold off Australia

Pogba returns in Monaco loss as PSG stay top in France

COP30: Key reactions to climate deal

What did countries agree to at COP30?

Harden's club-record 55 points leads Clippers over Hornets

Amazon climate deal a 'win' for global unity but fossil fuels untouched

Boos, blowups and last-minute pause as a chaotic COP30 closes out

Farrell proud of Ireland after 'mad' Test with South Africa

Gauff powers past unseeded Lys in straight sets for Beijing semis

Defending champion Coco Gauff brushed aside unseeded Eva Lys 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to power into her third consecutive China Open semi-final.

France prolongs detention of two from Russia 'shadow fleet' vessel

France has extended the detention of two senior crew members of a tanker linked to Russia, which data showed was off the Danish coast last month during mysterious drone flights, prosecutors said on Thursday.

Siraj, Bumrah lead onslaught as India bowl out West Indies for 162

Red-hot Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah led India's bowling charge with seven wickets between them as the hosts dismissed the West Indies for 162 on day one of the first Test on Thursday.

Sinner primed for 'tough challenge' of defending Shanghai title

World number two Jannik Sinner said Thursday he anticipates "a very, very difficult and tough challenge" as he prepares to defend his Shanghai Masters title, a day after winning the China Open.

Israel to deport intercepted Gaza flotilla activists

Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean.

Eddie Jones demands respect for Japan ahead of 'ambitious' tour

Coach Eddie Jones believes Japan do not get the respect they deserve on or off the pitch and said Thursday that they are out to change minds in Tests against some of the world's top rugby teams.

Dutch warning over 'annoying' chatbots

Dutch authorities told companies and organisations on Thursday they should not rely solely on chatbots to communicate with consumers, describing their use as "one of the biggest annoyances" customers face.

Markets surge on US rate hopes, tech fired by chip deal

Equities jumped Thursday after data showing job losses in the US private sector fanned optimism for more interest rate cuts and overshadowed a partial shutdown of the country's government.

UK supermarket Tesco lifts profit outlook on competitive prices

Britain's largest retailer Tesco on Thursday raised its 2025/2026 profit guidance as the supermarket chain won customers with competitive prices.

Young pianists vie for global glory in Poland's Chopin contest

Rehearsal time is over. The world's best and most ambitious young pianists have descended on Warsaw for the Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition -- for some, a gateway to classical music glory.

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