Australia defeat USA to reach Davis Cup semis
Australia defeated record 28-time Davis Cup winners the United States in a decisive doubles rubber on Thursday to reach the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
Read moreSpain holds 1st talks with Palestinian govt since recognising state
The Spanish and Palestinian prime ministers signed four agreements on Thursday at an intergovernmental meeting in Madrid, the first since Spain officially recognised the state of Palestine in May.
Read moreStock markets waver as Nvidia, Ukraine tensions urge caution
Stock markets were little changed in Europe and on Wall Street Thursday after Ukraine claimed that Moscow fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, ratcheting up fears of further escalation in the war on Europe's doorstep.
Read moreReturning Vonn targets St Moritz World Cup races
US ski great Lindsey Vonn will target a return to World Cup racing aged 40 in St Moritz next month, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) confirmed.
Read moreRamos nears PSG return as Sampaoli makes Rennes bow
Paris Saint-Germain hope to have striker Goncalo Ramos available again soon after he returned to training ahead of Friday's game against Toulouse, while former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli makes his Ligue 1 return this weekend with Rennes.
Read moreFarrell hands Prendergast first Ireland start for Fiji Test
Sam Prendergast's composed performance on his debut in Ireland's 22-19 win over Argentina has earned him the starting spot at fly-half for Saturday's Test with Fiji at Lansdowne Road.
Read moreGaza strikes kill dozens as ICC issues Netanyahu arrest warrant
Dozens were killed or unaccounted for in Gaza on Thursday after Israeli strikes, on the day the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war.
Read moreFamed Berlin theatre says cuts will sink it
One of Germany's most famous theatres said Thursday it could face bankruptcy due to expected funding cuts by the Berlin city government.
Read moreStuttgart's Undav set to miss rest of year with hamstring injury
Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav looks set to miss the remainder of the year after picking up a hamstring injury in training, coach Sebastian Hoeness said Thursday.
Read moreCane, Perenara to make All Blacks farewells against Italy
Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will make their international rugby union farewells this weekend after being selected in a strong All Blacks line-up to face Italy in Turin.
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