Wildfires rage in southern France, 3,000 people evacuated
Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in southern France and water-bombing planes deployed to battle wildfires after a record-breaking heatwave last month, officials said Thursday.
Read moreOvechkin returning to Caps for 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, will return for a 22nd season with the Washington Capitals, the club announced on Thursday.
Read moreHamilton gives F1 a piece of his mind over Lego cars
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he planned to boycott a Formula One sponsorship stunt involving Lego cars in a parade ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix, his home race.
Read moreFaster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversation
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are two of the quickest players around -- but when it comes to pure speed they have a rival at the World Cup in Australian flyer Jordan Bos.
Read moreHong Kong bookseller once held in China dies in Taiwan
Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookseller who fled to Taiwan in 2019 after being detained by China in 2015 for selling content deemed critical of Beijing, died Thursday at the age of 70.
Read moreTrump wants 'senseless killing' in Ukraine to end: US official
President Donald Trump wants a peace deal to end the "senseless killing" in Ukraine, a US official said Thursday after a massive Russian barrage on Kyiv killed at least 21 people.
Read moreVenezuelan rescue brings hope to nation in mourning
Hernan Gil survived nearly eight days trapped beneath the ruins of a partially collapsed building in Venezuela before being extricated Thursday in a dramatic operation involving rescuers from seven countries.
Read moreEala writes history for Philippines in 'electric' Wimbledon atmosphere
Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an "electric" atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday.
Read moreMacabre night in La Guaira, Venezuela's earthquake epicenter
A macabre darkness, the glare of spotlights, the droning of generators and jackhammers, and often the stench of decomposing corpses: eight days after the double earthquake in Venezuela, nighttime in La Guaira, once a festive seaside resort, has transformed into a grim scene of survival and despair.
Read moreWolff urges 'perspective' as Russell chases Mercedes' teammate Antonelli
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff on Thursday urged George Russell to dump his emotions and remain cool and balanced ahead of his home race, this weekend’s British Grand Prix.
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