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Lyon set to miss out on Europe as new era begins
As they head into a new era off the pitch, a disappointing season on it means Lyon, formerly French football's dominant force, are set to miss out on European qualification once again.
UK's richest family patriarch Srichand Hinduja dead at 87
Srichand Hinduja, the tycoon who headed Britain's richest family, has died at the age of 87, a spokesman said.
Markets rally on US debt deal optimism
Asian and European investors on Thursday tracked a strong Wall Street rally, fanned by optimism over talks to avert a catastrophic US debt default.
Moldova, fearing Russia, wants to join EU 'as soon as possible'
Moldova wants EU membership "as soon as possible" as protection against a threat from Russia and hopes for a decision to start negotiations "in the next months," President Maia Sandu told AFP in an interview.
'There was a city': VR tour peers into Hiroshima's past
On a sunny street in Hiroshima, a tourist looks around, but instead of seeing a bustling riverside, they face a scene of horror, with burning bodies and rising flames.
Thailand's Move Forward Party takes on biggest political taboo
After shocking Thailand's military-backed elite with a historic election breakthrough, the Move Forward Party now wants to take on the nation's biggest political taboo -- laws on insulting the monarchy.
Library books should not have 'unhealthy ideas': Hong Kong leader
Hong Kong must not "recommend books with unhealthy ideas", the city's leader John Lee said on Thursday, following the removal of library books related to the deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown and other political issues.
Colombia says four kids found alive in Amazon after plane crash
Four Indigenous children, including an 11-month-old baby, have been found alive in the dense Colombian Amazon after a plane crash more than two weeks ago, President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday, declaring "joy for the country."
China's Xi hosts Central Asian leaders in 'milestone' summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host a Central Asian summit on Thursday, seeking to build regional influence as G7 leaders hold a rival gathering in Japan.
China ends import ban on Australian timber
China has lifted an import ban on Australian timber, Beijing's ambassador said Thursday, hailing warming ties between the two countries.
Champions Cup final litmus test for Sexton deputy Byrne
When Leinster play La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final in Dublin on Saturday, one man will be missing for the Irish side.
Challenge Cup history on the line as Glasgow face Toulon in final
Glasgow Warriors meet Toulon in the Challenge Cup final on Friday with both outfits looking to add a fresh chapter for their storied clubs.
Deutsche Bank to pay $75 mn in Epstein victim settlement: report
Deutsche Bank will pay $75 million to settle litigation alleging the German lender financially benefited from supporting Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking scheme, according to a report Wednesday.
Butler fuels Heat in 123-116 game 1 win over Celtics
Jimmy Butler's 35 points and a scorching third quarter propelled the eighth-seeded Miami Heat to a 123-116 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston.
Kyrgios out of French Open because of foot hurt in robbery: agent
Nick Kyrgios's withdrawal from the French Open was because of a cut foot sustained when a man allegedly stole his car at gunpoint, his agent says, rather than knee surgery.
Migrant girl, 8, dies in US custody at Texas border
An eight-year-old migrant girl died in US custody in Texas on Wednesday, a tragedy that tempered news of a sharp drop in attempted illegal crossings of the southern US border.
Ukraine slams Russia's 'unprecedented' air attacks after grain deal
Ukraine said "unprecedented" air attacks had rocked its capital and other areas early Thursday, a day after it reached an agreement with Russia to extend a deal allowing grain exports across the Black Sea.
World Cup 2026 teams to be based in 'clusters': Infantino
Teams at the expanded 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be based in regional clusters during the early rounds to ease travel, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.
Micron reveals $3.6 bn Japan chip plan after PM meets execs
Micron said Thursday it will invest $3.6 billion to produce next-generation semiconductors in Japan, after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with some of the world's biggest chipmakers.
Asian markets rally with Wall St on US debt optimism
Asian investors on Thursday tracked a strong Wall Street rally, fanned by optimism over talks to avert a catastrophic US debt default.
G7 to press Russia, weigh risk of China's 'economic coercion'
G7 leaders arrive Thursday in Japan's Hiroshima to weigh tighter sanctions on Russia and protections against China's "economic coercion", surrounded by reminders about the harrowing cost of war.
'Could be your city': a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor's warning
On August 6, 1945, four-year-old Masao Ito was riding a tricycle near his home in Hiroshima when a bomb fell from the sky and changed his life forever.
Sydney strikes deal to host three top UFC events
Sydney will host three Ultimate Fighting Championship events over the next four years in a major new deal, starting with UFC 293 in September.
London show explores sari's 21st century reinvention
The sari is being reinvented for the modern age in an Indian "fashion revolution," with around 60 trailblazing examples due to go on display at a new exhibition in London.
Guardiola's masterpiece puts Man City on brink of ending Champions League wait
Manchester City's time to conquer Europe may have finally come after Real Madrid were slayed by the English champions on Wednesday to reach their second Champions League final.
'Playing war': Conflict militarises Ukraine children
The boys wear second-hand helmets and their guns cannot kill, but the war they play at in a verdant Ukraine field is real for them and carries consequences.
Private satellites give boost to public sector in climate fight
From satellites that can pinpoint the sources of industrial pollution, to others that track hurricane movements by the hour, space has emerged as a key front in the fight against climate change.
Jailed Kremlin critic Kara-Murza's health failing: wife
The wife of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza voiced deep concern Wednesday at his failing health behind bars, hailing his courage in the face of an act of "cynical vengeance" by Moscow.
Netflix says ad-supported plan has nearly 5 mn users
Netflix on Wednesday wooed marketers with word that its nascent ad-supported plan has grown to nearly five million users globally.
Tennis world nervously awaits Nadal's French Open decision
The tennis world nervously awaits Rafael Nadal's decision on Thursday on whether to defend his French Open title, as fears mount that the end is drawing near for the king of clay.
Drop in illegal US entries continues after migrant policy shift
Attempted illegal crossings of the southern US border have plunged since new policies to deal with undocumented migrants came into place last week, a US official said Wednesday.
Man convicted in US limo tragedy that killed 20
The manager of a limousine company was found guilty Wednesday of second-degree manslaughter for the deaths of 20 people in a 2018 accident involving one of his vehicles in New York state.