Kharlan lands first blow for Ukrainian athletes after change of policy
Fencer Olha Kharlan became the first athlete representing Ukraine to compete against a Russian or Belarusian since Russia's invasion last year when she beat Anna Smirnova on Thursday at the world championships.
Read morePutin promises free grain at Africa summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday offered free grain to six poor African countries as he launched a summit with leaders from the continent days after withdrawing from the Ukraine grain export deal.
Read more'Iconoclast': Remembrances pour in for Sinead O'Connor
Tributes streamed in Thursday from political leaders to pop stars for singer Sinead O'Connor, who was remembered for her powerful voice and her willingness to court controversy.
Read moreNoman bags 6 as Pakistan sniff innings win over Sri Lanka
Pakistan spinner Noman Ali took six wickets in his tear through Sri Lanka Thursday as the tourists pushed for an innings victory in the second Test and a series sweep.
Read moreAustralia bowl first as Murphy recalled for Ashes finale
Australia captain Pat Cummins won his first toss of the series as he decided to bowl in the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at The Oval on Thursday.
Read moreKashmir Shiites march to mourn martyr after 33-year ban lifted
Thousands of Shiite Muslims marched through Indian-administered Kashmir's largest city Thursday for a major religious procession permitted in the restive territory for the first time since a ban was imposed decades ago.
Read moreUkrainian fencer Kharlan wins historic bout with Russian opponent
Fencer Olha Kharlan became the first athlete representing Ukraine to compete against a Russian or Belarusian since Russia's invasion last year when she took on Anna Smirnova on Thursday at the world championships.
Read moreGreece races to tackle wildfires as winds set to resume
Greek fire crews on Thursday scrambled to put out wildfires raging for two weeks around the country that left five dead before strong winds forecast for the day rekindle blazes.
Read moreShip fire still rages off Dutch coast
Dutch firefighters Thursday battled for a second day to douse a blaze on a cargo ship off the Netherlands coast suspected to have been started by electric cars.
Read moreChina slams 'malicious hype' over FM Qin Gang's dismissal
China said Thursday it opposed "malicious hype" concerning this week's removal of foreign minister Qin Gang, as it continued to avoid questions about the senior diplomat's disappearance.
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