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.
Read moreFamily 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.
Read moreE-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.
Read moreKean 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.
Read moreVerstappen 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.
Read moreRonaldo 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.
Read moreFurlong 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.
Read moreWorld 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.
Read moreCheika declares Argentina 'underdogs' against Wales
Michael Cheika is adamant Argentina are underdogs against Wales on Saturday despite their win over England last weekend.
Read moreChangpeng 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.
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