Five things to know about Mexico's outgoing president
Mexico's outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is a veteran leftist and self-proclaimed anti-corruption fighter who remains widely popular after nearly six years in office.
Read moreBagnaia set for more Mugello magic
Defending two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia is relishing the prospect of putting on a show fit for his home fans in this weekend's Italian MotoGP.
Read moreNo.1 Korda fires 10 at par-3 12th early in US Women's Open
Top-ranked Nelly Korda stumbled to a nightmare 10 at the par-3 12th hole early in Thursday's opening round of the US Women's Open to all-but doom her victory hopes.
Read moreMaradona's heirs fail to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale
Diego Maradona's heirs on Thursday lost their legal bid in France to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
Read moreWebb telescope finds most distant galaxy ever observed, again
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered what appears to be a new record-holder for the most distant known galaxy, a remarkably bright star system that existed just 290 million years after the Big Bang, NASA said Thursday.
Read moreFrench Open day 5: Who's saying what
Who's saying what on the fifth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Thursday:
Read moreSamuel Eto'o apologises to Cameroon coach Brys
Former Cameroonian star forward and now football federation president Samuel Eto'o apologised Thursday to national team coach Marc Brys, with whom he had been involved in a heated exchange this week.
Read moreDjokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban
Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans.
Read moreTribute to late Iranian president at UN stirs anger
The UN General Assembly drew criticism Thursday for its tribute to the late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash, with Washington boycotting the gathering.
Read moreJury in Trump trial reviews evidence, resumes deliberations
Jurors returned Thursday to a second day of deliberations in Donald Trump's criminal trial with detailed requests to review portions of the evidence, leaving the Republican presidential candidate stuck awaiting his fate.
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