Ukrainian fencer Kharlan disqualified after refusing to shake Russian opponent's hand
Ukraine's Olha Kharlan was disqualified for not shaking the hand of her beaten Russian opponent Anna Smirnova at the Fencing World Championships on Thursday.
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Syria fishermen despair at water loss, river pollution
Around war-torn Syria's biggest freshwater dam reservoir, fishermen say their catch is now a fraction of what it used to be as environmental pressures have decimated aquatic life.
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Nigeria beat co-hosts Australia 3-2 in Women's World Cup stunner
Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women's World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit.
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Brook hits back in fifth Ashes Test after early Australia strikes
Harry Brook counter-attacked in thrilling style after Australia picked up three early wickets on the first day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval.
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Liverpool's Henderson completes move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, both clubs announced on Thursday.
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Niger military chief backs coup leaders, but president defiant
Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who announced they had seized power, despite a defiant stand by the country's president, Mohamed Bazoum.
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Noman bags 7 as Pakistan crush Sri Lanka to sweep Test series 2-0
Noman Ali took seven wickets to lead Pakistan's rout of Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs to clinch the second Test inside four days and sweep the series 2-0 on Thursday.
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Prince Harry lawsuit against The Sun tabloid set for trial
Prince Harry's lawsuit against The Sun tabloid alleging unlawful information gathering can go to trial but will not include phone hacking claims, a High Court judge ruled on Thursday.
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Stock markets rally as traders see end to Fed rate hikes
Stock markets mostly rallied and the dollar slid Thursday as traders bet on the Federal Reserve's latest interest-rate hike being its last.
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Almost 800 migrants drowned off Tunisia in six months: National Guard
Almost 800 irregular migrants drowned off Tunisia in the first half of this year as they tried to reach Europe by boat, a National Guard spokesman told AFP Thursday.
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