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Russian strike on Ukraine's Sumy kills 31, including two children
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Erased identity: Post-war adoptee seeks German roots
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Struggling Sevilla sack Garcia Pimienta
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Japan qualify for BJK Cup finals with win over Canada
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Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions
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Members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party approve plan to disband
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Russian strike on city centre in Ukraine's Sumy kills 21
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Green Day, Charli XCX and... Bernie Sanders helm Coachella day two
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Hirpa and Biwott triumph at Paris Marathon
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China's Xi courts Southeast Asia as Trump tariffs bite
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Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies assault
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Myanmar quake victims mark new year camped in ruins
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Australian schoolboy Gout Gout scorches to 19.84sec over 200m
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Bernie Sanders fights apathy on American left
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Scottish rowing brothers aim for record-breaking Pacific crossing
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Ennis downs Stanionis to unify IBF, WBA welterweight belts
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Bernie Sanders thrills Coachella crowd with surprise appearance
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Bulgarian border city hails Schengen tourism boom
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Algeria protests after consular official indicted in France
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Indonesia palm oil firms eye new markets as US trade war casts shadow
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Indonesia's horror movie industry rises from the grave
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Myanmar marks new year festival mourning quake losses
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Death toll in Dominican nightclub roof collapse hits 226
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Blues go back to forwards to turn around Super Rugby form
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Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial to begin Tuesday in NY
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Hip hop trio Kneecap has Coachella rapping in Irish
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Day: McIlroy worthy of Tiger and Jack if he wins Masters
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Ecuador votes in razor-close presidential runoff
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DeChambeau surges late to line up Masters showdown with McIlroy
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McIlroy eyes Masters win and Slam - 'I'll be able to handle it'
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World Expo opens in Japan in rocky times
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No.1 Scheffler grinds out level par on tough day at Masters
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Ecuador's presidential hopefuls face toxic brew of crime, unemployment
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Over 100 feared dead in Sudan paramilitary attacks in Darfur: UN
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Ex-ministers charged as probe into deadly club fire broadens
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Magisterial McIlroy leads midway through Masters third round
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Own goal helps Liga leaders Barca beat Leganes
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Svitolina seals Ukraine berth in BJK Cup Finals with Britain, Spain advancing
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Marc Marquez fires warning with MotoGP Qatar sprint victory
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McLaren's Piastri claims Bahrain pole as Norris, Verstappen struggle
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Serbian president holds nationalist rally to counter student demos
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Bayern fail to make most of Leverkusen slip with Dortmund draw
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Ailing Bolsonaro says he will 'probably' need surgery
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Arnautovic pushes Inter six points clear ahead of Bayern showdown
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Zach Johnson, 49, turns back time with 66 in Masters charge
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Sizzling start lifts McIlroy to Masters lead
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Abhishek plunders 141 as Hyderabad pull off second-highest IPL chase
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Serbian president holds nationalist counter-rally
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Hayes' late show helps Detroit down Doncic-led Mavs
A late burst of scoring from Killian Hayes spurred the Detroit Pistons to a thrilling 131-125 overtime victory against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
Five great all-British heavyweight bouts
Britain's Tyson Fury puts his WBC heavyweight title on the line against compatriot Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Fury sees Chisora trilogy as catalyst for Muhammad Ali-style world tour
Tyson Fury wants to emulate Muhammad Ali by embarking on a world tour following his all-British world heavyweight title fight with Derek Chisora in London on Saturday.
Samurai spirit: Japan explodes with World Cup joy
As the final whistle blew on Japan's shock victory over Spain, thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of.
Mueller bemoans 'absolute catastrophe' as Germany exit World Cup
Germany forward Thomas Mueller said his country's second successive first-round exit from the World Cup was an "absolute catastrophe", which team-mate Kai Havertz likened to "watching a horror movie".
'Total loss of control' a warning for Spain: Luis Enrique
Spain coach Luis Enrique blamed five minutes of "total loss of control" for his team's shock 2-1 defeat by Japan on Thursday, which saw them qualify for the World Cup last 16 second from Group E.
Germany's World Cup elimination 'like a horror movie': Havertz
Germany forward Kai Havertz compared his side's World Cup elimination to "watching a horror movie", with the team discovering their fate when the result of the game between Japan and Spain was displayed in the stadium.
Soccer-loving top US diplomat thanks Macron over Mbappe
French President Emmanuel Macron received praise during a state visit to Washington for his diplomacy on issues from Lebanon to Ukraine. And also, from Secretary of State Antony Blinken, over soccer.
Bogey-free Tom Kim shares Hero World Challenge lead
Kim Joo-hyung put together the only bogey-free round of the day Thursday, carding a three-under par 69 to join a four-way tie for the first-round lead at the Hero World Challenge.
Japan aiming for best World Cup finish: Moriyasu
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was setting his sights on a best-ever finish for the country at the World Cup after they stunned Spain 2-1 to finish top of Group E on Thursday.
Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain
Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16.
Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 defeat of Costa Rica
Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 win against Costa Rica on Thursday.
Japan stun Spain but both reach World Cup last 16
Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night which saw four-time champions Germany eliminated.
Browns' Watson 'focusing on football' in return from NFL ban
Deshaun Watson says he's "locked in on being the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns" as he prepares to helm the team in Houston on Sunday in his return from an 11-game NFL ban.
Morocco 'aim for the sky' after World Cup advance
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said the Atlas Lions are ready to "aim for the sky" after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in 36 years on Thursday.
Belgium sent packing from World Cup as Croatia and Morocco progress
Belgium's star-studded team crashed out of the World Cup on Thursday after a goalless draw with 2018 finalists Croatia, who qualified for the last 16 along with Morocco.
'We can't blame Lukaku' for World Cup exit, says Belgium's Castagne
Belgium should not blame Romelu Lukaku for their World Cup exit despite the striker's misses in the goalless draw against Croatia which sealed their fate on Thursday, said Timothy Castagne.
Canada proud after World Cup adventure ends in defeat
Canada coach John Herdman said his team would depart the World Cup with heads held high after their tournament ended in a third straight defeat against Morocco on Thursday.
Belgium coach Martinez to leave job after World Cup exit
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was leaving his job after his side were eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar following a 0-0 draw with Croatia on Thursday.
Belgium crash out of World Cup after Croatia draw
Romelu Lukaku missed a string of late chances as Belgium crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Croatia on Thursday which sent the 2018 runners-up into the knockout phase.
Morocco roar past Canada into World Cup last 16
Morocco powered into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over eliminated Canada.
Pulisic doing 'everything' to return from injury for Netherlands clash
Christian Pulisic said Thursday he will do "everything in my power" to play in the United States' World Cup clash with the Netherlands after being injured while scoring to send his team into the last 16.
Fury forecasts 'Christmas cracker' in Chisora trilogy bout
Tyson Fury said Thursday this weekend's world title bout gainst fellow British heavyweight Derek Chisora would be a "Christmas cracker" even though he has been the convincing winner of their previous two encounters.
Brazil World Cup clash 'takes me back' says Cameroon coach Song
Rigobert Song leads Cameroon into their do-or-die World Cup clash with Brazil on Friday and the game in Doha brings back memories for the Indomitable Lions coach of one of his first experiences at the tournament.
Public votes Penaud best player of autumn internationals
France wing Damian Penaud was voted best player of the autumn internationals, ahead of Italian full-back Ange Capuozzo and New Zealand number eight Ardie Savea, the organising committee announced on Thursday.
No social media, no milkshakes: How Australia upset World Cup odds
Old-school values, a ban on social media and some moments of quality have propelled Australia into the last 16 of the World Cup and a date with Lionel Messi's Argentina on Saturday.
Brazil set to rest key players against Cameroon ahead of World Cup knockouts
Brazil coach Tite is set to follow the lead of France and rest key players for their final World Cup group game against Cameroon on Friday with their place in the last 16 in Qatar already secure.
Olympics mean no Paris finish for 2024 Tour de France
For the first time since 1905, the Tour de France will not make its usual finish in Paris in 2024, closing instead with a time trial in Nice, organisers announced on Thursday.
Brazil coach Tite wishes 'good health' to Pele
Brazil coach Tite said Thursday his thoughts were with Pele after the football icon was hospitalised in Sao Paulo for a "reevaluation" of his treatment following a colon tumour last year.
Gakpo set for bigger things after breakthrough World Cup
Cody Gakpo was heavily linked with a big-money move to the Premier League before the World Cup and the 23-year-old responded with three goals in as many group-stage games for the Netherlands.
Sri Lanka boost chances for automatic ODI World Cup entry
Sri Lanka's nailbiting win over Afghanistan has revived their hopes for a direct qualification to next year's 50-over World Cup as they jostle for the last remaining spot with three other teams.
'Be Afraid': Dakar 2023 promises more dunes in Empty Quarter
"Be Afraid" is the cry for the 2023 Dakar Rally, the fourth to be held in Saudi Arabia, as organisers promised Thursday it would be the most challenging with a lot of sand dune racing.