Sabalenka storms past Gauff into Australian Open final
Formidable world number two Aryna Sabalenka blasted past Coco Gauff into the Australian Open final on Thursday to keep her title defence on track.
Read moreSpain judge proposes Rubiales go on trial for World Cup kiss
A Spanish judge on Thursday proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried over the kiss he forced on Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.
Read moreDeadly fighting grinds on in Gaza's Khan Yunis
Israel stepped up its assault in the Gazan city of Khan Yunis on Thursday, with the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas saying dozens were killed in heavy bombardment and urban combat.
Read moreNokia sees 'challenging' 2024 after profits plunge
Finnish telecommunications equipment maker Nokia warned Thursday that it expects another tough economic environment in the first half of this year after its net profit sank in 2023.
Read moreStokes lifts England to 246 in first India Test
England captain Ben Stokes hit a defiant 70 to round out an attacking innings, with India's spinners holding the tourists to 246 on day one of the opening Test on Thursday.
Read moreBlinken sees growing partner in Angola on tour of African democracies
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken explored greater coordination with emerging regional partner Angola on Thursday, capping a tour of Africa to champion US-friendly democracies as global crises mount.
Read moreReal Madrid take top spot in football's 'Money League'
Real Madrid have climbed to the top of football's 'Money League' as the Spanish side surpassed Manchester City to become the highest revenue-generating club in 2022-23.
Read moreIndia rolls out red carpet for Macron as France eyes trade deals
President Emmanuel Macron was given a red carpet welcome and an elephant honour guard on Thursday as he started a two-day visit to India, with France eyeing lucrative deals with the world's fifth-largest economy.
Read moreHodge, Da Silva lead West Indies fightback in 2nd Test
Kavem Hodge and Joshua Da Silva led a West Indies fightback in the middle session of the second Test to reach 145-5 against Australia at the Gabba on Thursday.
Read moreFuming French farmers pile pressure on Paris
France's government scrambled on Thursday to come up with answers to farmers blocking motorways and demonstrating at public buildings across the country, after a fuel tax rise detonated long-standing resentments.
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