Two-time champion Osaka falls to Muchova at US Open
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka's return to the US Open ended in the second round on Thursday with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) loss to 52nd-ranked Czech Karolina Muchova.
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New Zealand's Maori king dies, aged 69
The king of New Zealand's Indigenous Maori people died Friday while recovering from heart surgery at age 69, with aides saying he had "passed to the great beyond".
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Brazil judge, Musk standoff intensifies as Starlink assets frozen
A standoff between a Brazilian Supreme Court judge and Elon Musk intensified Thursday as the billionaire's Starlink company said its assets had been frozen in the country amid a feud over the fate of his social media platform X.
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UN aid official questions world's 'humanity' as Gaza war rages
A top UN aid official on Thursday questioned "what has become of our basic humanity," as the war in Gaza rages and humanitarian operations struggle to respond.
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Real Madrid held by Las Palmas
Real Madrid had a second-half Vinicius Junior penalty to thank as the Spanish champions avoided a first league loss of the season in a 1-1 draw at Las Palmas on Thursday.
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Israel agrees 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza for polio vaccinations
Israel has agreed to a series of three-day "humanitarian pauses" in Gaza to allow health officials to administer polio vaccinations to children in the territory, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
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Ajax advance in style but Chelsea made to sweat
Former European champions Ajax, Chelsea and FCSB all survived qualifying in lesser European competitions on Thursday.
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Harris rejects 'flip-flop' claims in first campaign interview
Kamala Harris played down Republican claims she had shifted her stance on key issues Thursday as she gave the pivotal first interview of her presidential campaign.
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Powerful Typhoon Shanshan slams Japan, multiple deaths reported
One of Japan's strongest typhoons in decades dumped torrential rain across southern regions on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and injuring dozens, local media reported, as authorities warned millions to seek higher ground due to possible flooding and landslides.
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Bocciardo and Gilli save Italy's blushes on start of Paralympic swimming
Francesco Bocciardo and Carlotta Gilli launched much-fancied Italy's search for multiple swimming golds at the Paralympics as they both defended their titles on Thursday.
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