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Lakers' James says Irving should be allowed to play
NBA superstar LeBron James said Thursday that Brooklyn guard Kyrie Irving should be allowed back on court after the anti-semitism furore that saw the Nets suspend him.
Netflix sets first live-streamed event with Chris Rock special
Netflix will stream an event live for the first time next year, with comedian Chris Rock hosting a real-time special for the on-demand platform that has lured millions of viewers away from traditional broadcast television.
Top-ranked Atthaya scoops LPGA Rookie of Year award
Atthaya Thitikul, the Thai teenager who climbed to the top of the world rankings in October, has clinched the LPGA Rookie of the Year award, the tour said Thursday.
Alleged LockBit ransomware operator arrested in Canada
A dual Russian-Canadian national allegedly involved in the LockBit global ransomware campaign has been arrested in Canada, US and European authorities announced on Thursday.
'Crash' director Paul Haggis loses New York rape case
A New York jury on Thursday found Oscar-winning Canadian filmmaker Paul Haggis liable for raping a publicist in 2013, ordering him to pay her at least $7.5 million in damages.
Ukraine says dozens of villages recaptured amid Russian retreat
Kyiv forces have recaptured over 40 towns and villages in southern Ukraine, President Zelensky said Thursday, as Moscow signaled its army had begun retreating from the strategic city of Kherson.
Belgium launches terror probe after policeman knifed to death
A Belgian police officer was killed in a knife attack in Brussels on Thursday, authorities said, as anti-terror prosecutors took charge of the inquiry.
France allows migrant rescue ship to dock after Italian refusal
France warned Italy of "severe consequences" as it was set to take in on Friday a charity ship carrying more than 200 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, who were denied entry by Rome.
Verstappen leads call for overhaul of sprint race format
Max Verstappen on Thursday led calls for a reform of 'sprint races' next season and described them as 'not that much fun'.
'Embarrassed' Gasly hoping talks with FIA can lift ban threat
Pierre Gasly said Thursday he hopes to avoid a potential race ban for penalty points after concerted talks with Formula One's ruling body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA).
Fact Check: How to spot impostor Twitter accounts
The rollout of Twitter's subscription service has prompted a string of accounts impersonating public figures, sparking concerns about the potential for scams and disinformation.
Powerful Murdoch media dumps on Trump
The powerful media empire of conservative billionaire Rupert Murdoch appeared to turn its back on Donald Trump Thursday, labelling the former president a "loser" who shows "increasingly poor judgement" after the midterm elections.
US announces $400 million in security assistance for Ukraine
The United States will provide air defense systems and surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine as part of a new $400 million security assistance package, the Pentagon announced on Thursday.
Direct Israel-Qatar flights open to Palestinians for World Cup: FIFA
Qatar has agreed to allow special direct flights from Israel that will be open to both Israeli and Palestinian fans for the World Cup, FIFA announced on Thursday.
Family dispute Egypt prosecutor's claim hunger striker in 'good health'
A sister of Egypt's jailed dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah quickly disputed a claim by the prosecutor Thursday that the hunger striker was in "good health," as fear mounts that he is being force-fed.
E-cig giant Juul secures funds to avoid bankruptcy
American e-cigarette firm Juul Labs has secured financing to stay afloat but confirmed job cuts, it said in a statement Thursday, while dealing with a dispute on whether its products can remain on market.
Kean fires Juve into top four with Verona winner
Moise Kean shot Juventus into the Serie A top four with the winner in Thursday's 1-0 victory at Verona which extended his team's league winning run to five matches.
Verstappen and Red Bull bury hatchet in Sky dispute
Max Verstappen confirmed on Thursday that he has buried the hatchet in his dispute with Sky Sports and said he and Red Bull will cooperate with the broadcaster as normal at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.
Ronaldo leads Portugal squad searching for first World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal into World Cup 2022 after Fernando Santos named the veteran forward in his 26-man squad on Thursday.
Furlong a natural fit to be Ireland skipper, says Farrell
Prop Tadhg Furlong was "an obvious choice" to captain Ireland this Saturday in the Autumn Nations Series Test against Fiji, said head coach Andy Farrell on Thursday.
World needs US 'to be climate leader', Ugandan activist
Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate on Thursday urged US President Joe Biden to help those most affected by the ravages of global warming, a day before his arrival for UN climate talks in Egypt.
Cheika declares Argentina 'underdogs' against Wales
Michael Cheika is adamant Argentina are underdogs against Wales on Saturday despite their win over England last weekend.
Changpeng Zhao, the undisputed king of crypto
At parties, on stages and in meetings, Changpeng Zhao is rarely seen without his black polo shirt, emblazoned with the insignia of his crypto firm Binance.
EU watchdog backs Sanofi Covid booster jab
The EU on Thursday approved a Covid booster vaccine by French drug maker Sanofi and Britain's GSK after it gave positive results against the Omicron variant in trials.
Chile president visits flashpoint region claimed by Indigenous groups
Chile President Gabriel Boric on Thursday began his first visit to the southern Araucania region that has been wracked by violence linked to radical Indigenous groups.
England treading carefully with Tuilagi ahead of World Cup
England are determined to manage the workload of Manu Tuilagi through a congested Autumn Nations programme said coach Eddie Jones on Thursday as he explained his decision to leave the powerhouse midfielder on the bench for the home match against Japan.
As midterm count drags on, focus shifts to 2024 White House race
Control of the US Congress hung in the balance Thursday as ballot-counting dragged on and attention shifted to the next big election -- the 2024 presidential campaign -- and whether Americans could be faced with a Joe Biden-Donald Trump re-match.
UK police bail student arrested for egging Charles III
A British university student who was arrested for throwing eggs at King Charles III on Thursday said he had been banned from carrying eggs in public as part of his bail conditions.
Repeat Covid infections increase risk of health problems: study
People who have had Covid more than once are two or three times more likely to have a range of serious health problems than those who have only had it once, the first major study on the subject said Thursday.
Dortmund to 'throw everything on the line' in crucial Gladbach battle
Borussia Dortmund head into the final set of Bundesliga fixtures for 2022 this weekend knowing that a loss could leave them nine points behind leaders Bayern Munich with just 15 games played.
Argentina VP demands removal of judge in assassination attempt probe
Argentina Vice President Cristina Kirchner on Thursday demanded the reclusion of a judge overseeing the investigation into an alleged attempt to murder her.
Scorched Earth: Ukraine war takes heavy toll on climate too
The Ukraine war has shown the heavy toll military conflict takes not just on people but also on the planet, say experts at the UN climate summit in Egypt.