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A Russian court will on Thursday sentence the gunmen of a Moscow concert hall attack that killed 150 people two years ago -- the country's deadliest in 20 years -- with 15 men facing possible life terms.

Unbeaten Italy advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals by routing Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday, allowing the fancied collection of United States stars into the last eight as well.

Two years ago he was a videographer at a small‑town Russian school, filming patriotic lessons and morning drills in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter.

Former international winger Jonny May believes that England could still win the World Cup under Steve Borthwick despite the team's Six Nations struggles.

Ireland backrow forward Jack Conan is as quick with his tongue as he is on his feet.

Tommaso Allan has seen first-hand Italy's remarkable rise as a rugby union nation and the the Perpignan fly-half is bursting with pride about last weekend's first-ever win over England which has given the Azzurri another chance to break new ground.

Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

With "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" neck-and-neck for best picture and several acting races far too close to call, this Sunday's Oscars gala is shaping up to be the most unpredictable in years.

Life has not always been easy for Maryse Balthazar since she relocated to the United States from Haiti, but she felt peace of mind before Donald Trump returned to office.

James Slipper will have to wait another week for his record-breaking 203rd Super Rugby appearance after he was left out of the table-topping ACT Brumbies' squad to face Fijian Drua.

Since the war in the Middle East began nearly two weeks ago, the phone at Ron Hubbard's bomb shelter company in Texas hasn't stopped ringing.

King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled.

Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even as US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday the Islamic republic was facing imminent defeat.

Australia coach Tony Popovic has tapped former Wallabies and England rugby supremo Eddie Jones for advice ahead of the World Cup, gleaning "a lot of information" from him.

North Korea released an image on Thursday of leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter firing a pistol, weeks after photos showed her shooting a rifle — once again stoking speculation she is being groomed as heir.

With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security.

Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals for a fifth straight year with a sparkling 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Casper Ruud on Wednesday, extending his perfect start to 2026.

Norwegian police said Wednesday three brothers had been arrested on suspicion of a "terrorist bombing" over a weekend explosion at the US embassy in Oslo, which caused minor damage but no injuries.

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Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior defended Filip Jorgensen after the Danish goalkeeper's mistake sparked a late collapse which saw his side lose 5-2 to a rampant Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

The United States announced new investigations Wednesday into what it considers unfair trade practices by dozens of countries, opening the door to penalties such as further tariffs as President Donald Trump seeks to replace duties struck down by the Supreme Court.

Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even as US President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to "finish the job", saying there was little left for American forces to strike.

A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday.

Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie Wednesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2.

Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.

A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday.

Two-time champion Iga Swiatek barreled into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating in-form Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2, 6-0.

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry, who has missed the team's past 15 games with a bruised right knee, will miss at least another 10 days, the NBA team announced on Wednesday.

Bodo/Glimt continued their dream debut Champions League campaign by swatting aside Sporting Lisbon 3-0 on Wednesday to take a big step towards the quarter-finals.

Federico Valverde's superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions League last 16 first leg rout on Wednesday.

The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for Iran to halt its attacks on Gulf states, in a resolution that did not mention US or Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran's ambassador to decry a "blatant misuse" of the international body.

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has vowed to bounce back from his "nightmare" after being hauled off by Igor Tudor just 17 minutes into his Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid.

Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, said Wednesday he will be a "game-time decision" when it comes to defending his title this week at The Players Championship.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called Kai Havertz's last-minute penalty against his former side Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday an "extraordinary" tale.

Historically considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive -- but target their ire most often at males, according to a study published Wednesday.

Olly Cracknell believes Wales are making significant progress in their bid to end a 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations.

Tehran is seeking to choke the vital Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic following US and Israeli strikes against Iran, with fears it could be using sea mines to do so.

The United States and India still have reservations about a plan to overhaul the World Trade Organization, even though "a large majority of members" support it, the talks facilitator said Wednesday.