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Hamilton says Norris can win Formula One title in 'down to wire' chase

Hamilton says Norris can win Formula One title in 'down to wire' chase

Lewis Hamilton believes Lando Norris can still catch and beat defending three-time world champion Max Verstappen to the title this year thanks to the performance of his McLaren car and team.

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Tsitsipas like a 'bull' to keep ATP Finals hopes alive

Tsitsipas like a 'bull' to keep ATP Finals hopes alive

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he felt like a "bull" as he kept alive his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Tour Finals, battling back from a set down to beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 6-2 at the Paris Masters on Thursday.

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England captain George rejects Marler call for New Zealand to axe haka

England captain George rejects Marler call for New Zealand to axe haka

England captain Jamie George said he "loved the history" of the haka after Test colleague Joe Marler urged New Zealand to ditch their pre-game ritual just days before the teams meet at Twickenham.

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More than 400 people come forward over Al-Fayed sexual abuse claims

More than 400 people come forward over Al-Fayed sexual abuse claims

More than 400 women and witnesses have come forward in the past six weeks alleging sexual misconduct by late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, UK lawyers announced on Thursday.

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Strikes near south, east Lebanon cities after Israel evacuation calls

Strikes near south, east Lebanon cities after Israel evacuation calls

Strikes hit near east Lebanon's main city of Baalbek and close to the southern city of Tyre on Thursday, state media said, after Israel issued evacuation calls for both areas.

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Van Nistelrooy 'motivated' to help managerless Man Utd

Van Nistelrooy 'motivated' to help managerless Man Utd

Ruud van Nistelrooy says he is "motivated" to help turn Manchester United's season around and wants to stay at the club as he prepares the players for a high-profile match against Chelsea on Sunday.

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Mud and misery grip epicentre of Spain floods

Mud and misery grip epicentre of Spain floods

A quiet town in one of Spain's wealthiest regions was a mud-covered hellscape of destroyed buildings, upturned vehicles and bewildered citizens trying to piece back together their lives on Thursday.

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Georgia says ruling party won disputed election, opposition calls protests

Georgia says ruling party won disputed election, opposition calls protests

Georgia's pro-Western opposition parties called on Thursday for fresh protests after officials said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party won contested parliamentary elections, with Washington and Brussels demanding an investigation.

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Harris slams 'offensive' Trump as rivals go west

Harris slams 'offensive' Trump as rivals go west

Kamala Harris clapped back Thursday at Donald Trump over what she called his "very offensive" remarks about women, returning reproductive rights to the fore as the rivals took their knife-edge White House race to western battleground states.

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US election, tech jitters rattle global stocks

US election, tech jitters rattle global stocks

Global stocks slid Thursday as investors digested disappointing tech results and remained risk-adverse ahead of a coin-toss US election.

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