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US suspending Microsoft from visa program: Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that software giant Microsoft was being suspended from a key visa program as part of a fraud crackdown by President Donald Trump's administration.
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Man City must 'stick together' during crisis, says Haaland
Erling Haaland said Manchester City must "stick together" in uncertain times after being found guilty of over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.
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CAS opens hearing into Senegal AFCON title appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco.
Closing arguments begin in Maradona death trial
Argentine prosecutors began presenting their closing arguments Thursday at the trial over the death of football icon Diego Maradona, arguing that he was abandoned to his fate by a "chaotic" medical team.
UK police agree searches for ex-prince Andrew's homes 'unlawful': judge
Former prince Andrew won a UK legal challenge over searches of his royal homes after police agreed the warrants they obtained were "unlawful", a High Court judge disclosed Thursday.
UEFA president Ceferin to stand for re-election in 2027
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Thursday told the 55 member national associations of European football's governing body that he would stand for a final re-election next year.
Canadian poet and classicist Anne Carson wins 'crazy' Nobel
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson for her modern twists on Greek mythology and antiquity that have inspired new forms of writing.
Nearly 300,000 Nepalis at flood risk: study
More than 1,400 people were killed and 5,000 remain missing after catastrophic floods hit Nepal in August -- and a new study Thursday warned nearly 300,000 people face similar risks.
EU okay for winter despite 'historically low' gas stocks: operators
The European Union is capable of meeting demand for gas this winter but its reserves are at "historically low" levels and will need to be monitored, the ENTSOG operators' association said Thursday.
Woman in botched US execution walking, mentally 'foggy': lawyer
The convicted US killer who survived a botched execution was walking around her hospital room though she was mentally "foggy," her lawyer said in an interview broadcast Thursday.
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 'crazy' Nobel
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson for her modern twists on Greek mythology and antiquity that have inspired new forms of contemporary writing, the Swedish Academy said.
Farhan hopes Pakistan's new combination takes off in Sri Lanka T20Is
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan hopes a new combination without star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi will come good against Sri Lanka in their Twenty20 International series starting in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Antonelli and Russell to run different Mercedes aero packages in Singapore
Kimi Antonelli said Thursday he would continue to run the new Mercedes car specification at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, but admitted it could be "a challenge" on the slow and twisty Marina Bay Circuit.
Teenager Andreeva seals China Open semi-final with Bartunkova
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) at the China Open on Thursday, powering into a semi-final clash with Nikola Bartunkova.
'I love that challenge': Hamilton prays for rain in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he would love a wet race at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend after rain in Malaysia a week ago saw him drive masterfully to finish third despite starting on unsuitable dry tyres.
Kovac's tough love has Dortmund dreaming of title charge
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac is defying his critics so far this season, having guided the team to their best start to a Bundesliga campaign in over a decade.
Verstappen out to settle 'unfinished business' at Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen said Thursday he was determined to settle his "unfinished business" at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he has never won.
Canada's Anne Carson wins Nobel for modern spin on classics
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson for her modern twists on Greek mythology and antiquity that have inspired new forms of contemporary writing, the Swedish Academy said.
Anne Carson: modern takes on Greek classics
Canadian-born poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, brings a modern twist to mysticism and antiquity in her unclassifiable writings about love, desire and despair.
Canada's Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson, an essayist and classicist who brings a modern twist to mysticism and antiquity in her writings about love, desire and despair.
Sri Lanka appoints Kusal Mendis as Test captain
Sri Lanka's cricket board appointed Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Dhananjaya de Silva who stepped down ahead of selection for next month's two-match series against Pakistan.
Norris confident McLaren can shine in Singapore
World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that he believes McLaren can challenge for the podium again this week in Singapore after a difficult time in the last two races in Malaysia and Azerbaijan.
Quarantine, unease and rumours: Russian city grapples with plague scare
When a woman died of suspected plague in Siberia last week, Oksana was in the maternity ward for observation.
Fossil fuels off COP31 agenda as global output keeps rising
Nearly 200 nations pledged to transition away from fossil fuels in a landmark agreement at the UN climate summit in Dubai in 2023.
Haze not 'a threat' to Singapore F1 race: organisers
Motorsport's governing body said transboundary haze from Indonesian fires, which pushed air pollution in Singapore into unhealthy levels on Thursday, did not "represent a threat" to this weekend's Formula 1 race in the city-state.
Marc Marquez vows to 'attack' Martin's lead at Indonesian MotoGP
Defending champion Marc Marquez vowed to go on the "attack" on Thursday as he chases down compatriot Jorge Martin at the top of the MotoGP standings.
COP31 organisers say to seek 'ambitious' action with their text
Organisers of an upcoming UN climate summit in Turkey said Thursday they would prepare a summary text for countries to adopt, as they lead a push for "ambitious" action on keeping the goal of global temperature rise of 1.5 C within reach.
Bartunkova thrashes Muchova to reach China Open semi-finals
World number 34 Nikola Bartunkova stunned her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 at the China Open on Thursday to breeze into the semi-finals.
Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as captain of the Test team on Thursday, ahead of selection for next month's two-match series against Pakistan.
Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star won his first title since returning from a months-long injury.
Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit
Double major winner Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make "a business decision" about their futures, after Jon Rahm's lawyer said the Spanish star was quitting the breakaway tour.
Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning
As a new biopic puts the life of mountaineer Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on screen, his son says climate change is transforming the Himalayas and making mountaineering increasingly dangerous.
On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP
Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometres from Sepang in Malaysia to this week's Singapore Grand Prix
'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London
Nigerian producer and media mogul Mo Abudu has realised a "mad dream" by opening a unique cultural centre in London complete with a cinema dedicated to African film and black culture.