Halep has nose surgery and is out for rest of 2022
Simona Halep has had surgery on her nose and will not play again this year, the former world number one said on social media on Thursday.
Read moreUK vows 'fitting tribute' to queen as tens of thousands file past coffin
British officials on Thursday pledged "a fitting tribute" to Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral next week, as they revealed the historic day will culminate in her interment at a private ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Read moreGiroud, Dembele back in France squad as Deschamps admits Pogba doubts
Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele were both included in the final France squad before the World Cup on Thursday, as coach Didier Deschamps dealt with the absence of a host of big names for a UEFA Nations League double header and faced up to the possibility of Paul Pogba missing the World Cup.
Read moreUS industrial output dips in August on drop in electricity output
A drop in electric power generation and a modest uptick in manufacturing led to a small decline in overall US industrial production in August, the Federal Reserve said Thursday.
Read moreSwiss legend Federer announces retirement
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week's Laver Cup after admitting on Thursday his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career.
Read moreQueen Elizabeth II's state funeral
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday will be the culmination of decades of meticulous planning.
Read moreUS retail sales see surprise bounce in August
US consumers buying cars and going to restaurants and bars in August drove a surprise bounce in retail sales, even as spending on gasoline fell as prices at the pump dropped, according to government data Thursday.
Read morePutin, Xi hail 'great power' ties at talks defying West
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face talks since the start of the conflict in Ukraine on Thursday, hailing their strategic ties in defiance of the West.
Read moreBarrett try after the siren as New Zealand edge Australia 39-37
New Zealand's Jordie Barrett scored a try at the death as the All Blacks beat Australia 39-37 in a thriller Thursday to put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy and retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 20th year.
Read moreToney gets first England call-up as Southgate stands by Maguire
Brentford striker Ivan Toney was the only fresh face in Gareth Southgate's England squad for their final two matches before the World Cup kicks off in November.
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