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Norway start Women's Euro bid by routing Northern Ireland
Norway eased to a 4-1 win over out-classed Northern Ireland in their Women's Euro 2022 opener on Thursday.
Di Maria arrives in Turin for Juventus move
Angel Di Maria landed in Turin on Thursday night ahead of his move to Juventus after being released by Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.
Injuries force Cheika to make four Pumas changes for Scotland
Injuries have forced Argentina's Australian coach Michael Cheika to make four changes for the Pumas' second Test against Scotland in Salta on Saturday.
British pound rallies on Johnson resignation, global stocks gain
The British pound rallied Thursday on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's resignation as leader of the Conservative party, while Wall Street indices advanced for a fourth straight session.
Watchdog to probe intensive audits of Trump foes who led FBI
The US tax authority said Thursday it had asked for an independent investigation into rare, intrusive audits of two ex-FBI heads who were prominent adversaries of former president Donald Trump.
World reacts to Boris Johnson's downfall
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision on Thursday to step down as leader of his Conservative Party, paving the way for a new premier to take over, drew a spectrum of reaction from leaders worldwide.
Canada posts largest trade surplus in 14 years
Canada posted in May its largest trade surplus since 2008, riding a surge in oil prices as Western nations imposed energy sanctions on Russia, the government statistical agency said Thursday.
G20 ministers to meet in Bali with Ukraine top of agenda
The Group of 20 will meet in Bali Friday with the United States pushing the world's top economies to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, as Washington and Moscow's top diplomats prepare for their first showdown since the war began.
Ex-US cop sentenced to over 20 years for George Floyd death
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison on Thursday on federal charges.
Pandya stars as India beat England in T20 opener
Hardik Pandya blasted his maiden Twenty20 international half-century and took four wickets as India beat England by 50 runs in Southampton on Thursday.
Raiders make Morgan NFL's first black female team president
Sandra Douglass Morgan was hired as president of the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, becoming the first black woman to serve as president for any NFL team.
Ex-cop sentenced to over 20 years for George Floyd death
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison on Thursday on federal charges.
Rafael Nadal: Brilliant career cursed by injury
Rafael Nadal has collected a record 22 Grand Slam titles but a career plagued by injuries has undoubtedly robbed him of even more.
Elizabeth Holmes ex-boyfriend convicted of Theranos fraud
A top aide and ex-boyfriend of fallen Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on Thursday of defrauding investors and patients at the failed blood testing startup.
Injured Nadal quits Wimbledon as Jabeur makes African history
Rafael Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon with an abdominal injury on Thursday after Ons Jabeur became the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final in modern times.
NASA releases James Webb telescope 'teaser' picture
NASA has a provided a tantalizing teaser photo ahead of the highly-anticipated release next week of the first deep-space images from the James Webb Telescope –- an instrument so powerful it can peer back into the origins of the universe.
James Caan, star of 'The Godfather' and 'Misery,' dies at 82
James Caan, the tough-guy US actor best known for playing tragic and hot-tempered gangster heir Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," has died aged 82, his manager said Thursday.
Ronaldo will not travel with Man Utd for pre-season tour
Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with Manchester United for their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia after the Portugal striker was given additional time off to deal with a family issue.
Pandya fires first T20 fifty for India to set England tricky target
Hardik Pandya blasted his maiden Twenty20 international half-century as India scored 198-8 against England in Southampton on Thursday.
Nadal out of Wimbledon with abdominal injury, Kyrgios into final
Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he was withdrawing from Wimbledon after failing to recover from an abdominal injury, ending his hopes of a calendar Grand Slam.
Miami set to host 2023 World Baseball Classic final
Plans for the 2023 World Baseball Classic were announced Thursday with Japan, Taiwan and US venues set for games and the final set for next March at Miami.
Major Tunisia party urges boycott of constitution vote
Tunisia's Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party urged its supporters on Thursday to boycott a July 25 referendum on President Kais Saied's new constitution, saying it would "lead to a repressive, authoritarian regime".
Boeing says risk 737 MAX 10 could be canceled
Boeing's CEO said the company could cancel the 737 MAX 10 if regulators don't certify the jet before new crew alerting system standards take effect in December, according to a report Thursday.
Tringale starts Scottish Open with stunning 61
Cameron Tringale shot a spectacular 61 in the first round of the Scottish Open on Thursday.
Sudan activists to unite under 'revolutionary council'
Pro-democracy groups in Sudan announced a "revolutionary council" Thursday to close ranks against coup leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, rejecting his offer of a civilian government, as protesters keep pressing for his resignation.
Russia grinds towards Sloviansk, Putin says bigger offensive may come
Russian forces left a trail of destruction Thursday while seeking to push deeper into the eastern Donbas region, as the Kremlin warned its campaign had not yet started in earnest.
James Caan, star of 'The Godfather' and 'Misery,' dies aged 82: manager
James Caan, the US actor best known for playing Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," has died aged 82, his manager said Thursday.
Spieth fears British Open at St Andrews could be 'too easy'
Jordan Spieth has voiced concerns the Old Course at St Andrews could prove too easy a challenge for the world's best players when the 'home of golf' stages next week's 150th British Open.
Portugal's Gouveia grabs early PGA Barbasol lead
Portugal's Ricardo Gouveia, playing only his second US PGA Tour event, fired an eight-under par 64 to seize the early lead in Thursday's opening round of the Barbasol Championship.
British Airways says Heathrow strike off
A strike by British Airways staff at London Heathrow Airport this summer has been called off after an improved pay offer, trade unions said Thursday.
Hamilton backs tricky Mercedes to come good
Lewis Hamilton believes his troublesome Mercedes will win this season, but perhaps not at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.
Dominant Tunisia party urges boycott of constitution vote
Tunisia's Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party urged its supporters on Thursday to boycott a July 25 referendum on President Kais Saied's new constitution, saying it would "lead to a repressive, authoritarian regime".