Hazlewood, Head put Australia in command against West Indies
An inspired spell of bowling from Josh Hazlewood and a brilliant attacking century from Travis Head put Australia in complete control of the first Test against the West Indies in Adelaide on Thursday.
Read moreAlcaraz made to work for Australian Open third-round berth
World number two Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set Thursday before rediscovering his mojo to battle into the Australian Open third round, coming good when it mattered.
Read morePakistan hits 'terrorist hideouts' in Iran after Tehran strikes
Pakistan said Thursday it carried out strikes against militant targets in Iran, with Tehran reporting a death toll of nine civilians after staging its own air raid in Pakistan earlier this week.
Read moreDozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: health ministry
Israeli strikes killed dozens more people overnight, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday, including in the territory's south where Israel has intensified operations.
Read moreIMF grants Kenya new $941 million loan
The International Monetary Fund said it has granted Kenya a new loan of more than $941 million to help buttress the finances of the cash-strapped East African nation.
Read moreDecay in state dental care leaves UK patients down in the mouth
Finding a state-funded dentist is becoming increasingly difficult in the UK, forcing those who can pay to the private sector, and those who cannot to avoid treatment altogether -- or take matters into their own hands.
Read moreStones fan Swiatek keeps music a closely guarded secret at Australian Open
Iga Swiatek refused to reveal the song she was listening to on her headphones at the Australian Open on Thursday, fearing it might become "the anthem of the tournament".
Read moreMarkets swing on dimming rate cut hopes, weak China outlook
Asian stocks were mixed Thursday after another dour day across global markets fuelled by a sense of resignation that the interest rate cuts long expected in March will not materialise as inflation remains stubbornly high.
Read more'Spectator' Zverev taken to brink at Australian Open
World number six Alexander Zverev said he felt like a spectator and that Slovak qualifier Lukas Klein deserved to win after being pushed to the limit at the Australian Open on Thursday.
Read moreCollins to quit tennis this year after Australian Open exit
Former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins revealed Thursday she plans to quit tennis this year, saying having children is on her agenda.
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