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India plane crash: What we know
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed on Thursday after taking off from the Indian city of Ahmedabad bound for London, with officials saying that just one person on the jet survived and at least 24 people on the ground died.

Cummins says bowler-dominated WTC final still a 'good Test'
Australia captain Pat Cummins said the World Test Championship final against South Africa was a good advertisement for Test cricket despite hurtling towards a likely finish within three days.

At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least 265 people on board and on the ground -- but one passenger is believed to have survived.

Death toll in S.Africa floods rises to 78
South Africa rescue teams recovered more bodies Thursday, days after heavy rains and strong winds battered the Eastern Cape province, as the death toll rose to at least 78.

Trump boasts troops making Los Angeles 'safe'
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Los Angeles is "safe and sound" after he ordered troops into the streets but critics accused him of an authoritarian power grab and a judge was set to review the deployments' legality.
At least 260 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least 260 people on board and on the ground -- but one passenger is believed to have survived.

Trump moves to block California electric cars program
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed resolutions blocking California's landmark efforts to phase out gas-powered cars in favor of electric vehicles, a move the state immediately contested in court.

Air India crash latest test for new Boeing leadership
The devastating Air India crash seems certain to embroil Boeing in further rounds of negative headlines at a time when it has shown progress under new leadership.

Trump calls on Israel not to strike as Iran defiant before talks
US President Donald Trump called Thursday on Israel not to attack Iran, saying a deal on its nuclear program remained close, but Tehran defiantly vowed to increase its output of enriched uranium ahead of new talks.

Cummins and Carey shine as Australia remain on top in WTC final despite collapse
Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with the ball and Alex Carey made valuable runs following a dramatic collapse as the holders retained the advantage in the World Test Championship final against South Africa on Thursday.

Los Angeles Grand Slam Track meeting cancelled: sources
The Los Angeles leg of Michael Johnson's inaugural Grand Slam Track athletics series has been cancelled for economic reasons, multiple sources confirmed to AFP on Thursday.

King Tut gold mask to leave Cairo museum after nearly 100 years
After nearly a century in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, King Tutankhamun's iconic gold mask and remaining treasures are set to move to the new Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids.

California sues Trump for scrapping state's EV rules
California sued Donald Trump's administration Thursday over his move to scrap the state's tailpipe emission rules and its drive to phase out gas-powered cars.

Spanish PM says knew 'nothing' about corruption case
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday said that he knew "absolutely nothing" about the corruption case that prompted a top official in his Socialist Party to resign, and rejected calls for his resignation over the affair.

Spaun grabs US Open lead with Scheffler set to attack Oakmont
J.J. Spaun seized command early in Thursday's first round of the US Open, defying Oakmont's fearsome reputation by firing a bogey-free four-under par 66 for a one-stroke lead.

Trump says Israel should not strike Iran, as nuclear deal 'close'
US President Donald Trump called Thursday on ally Israel not to strike Iran's nuclear sites, saying a deal remained close if Tehran compromises.

Sane joins Galatasaray from Bayern on free transfer
Germany winger Leroy Sane has joined Galatasaray on a free transfer from Bayern Munich, the Turkish champions announced on Thursday.

Migrants hid in wardrobes to flee N.Ireland unrest: police
Foreign nationals hid in wardrobes and attics to escape a wave of unrest which has rocked a Northern Ireland town, police said Thursday, calling for the protests to end and warning rioters they would face arrest.

Pulisic hits back at ex-USA players over absence criticism
USA captain Christian Pulisic has hit back at former players who have criticised his decision to miss this month's CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament being held a year out from the World Cup.

Fourth policeman killed in clashes with Morales backers in Bolivia
A Bolivian policeman taken hostage by protesters has died after an explosive detonated on him, bringing to four the toll among officers who clashed with followers of ex-president Evo Morales, officials said Thursday.

South Africa's Rabada and Ngidi spark Australia collapse in WTC final
Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi revived South Africa's hopes of a stunning win in the World Test Championship final as Australia collapsed to 73-7 in their second innings at Lord's on Thursday.

Stewart sprints to Dauphine fifth stage win, Evenepoel holds lead
British rider Jake Stewart won a sprint finish to triumph in the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Thursday as Belgian Remco Evenepoel held onto the race lead.

Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge
The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the movie producer Thursday, after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the count amid a jury room feud.

One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India
A London-bound passenger plane crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday leaving one known survivor from 242 on board, with the jet smashing into buildings housing doctors and their families.

Heir to an empire, Ferdinand Habsburg seeks new crown at Le Mans
If the Austro-Hungarian Empire still existed, Ferdinand Habsburg would be next in line to sit on the throne, instead he will be sharing a driver's seat this weekend in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Top Spanish ruling party official resigns over corruption case
A top official in Spain's ruling Socialist Party resigned on Thursday after being implicated in a widening corruption probe that has already ensnared the prime minister's former close aide.

Ukraine's Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he hoped to press his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 summit this weekend to step up sanctions against Russia, as peace talks between the warring sides stall.

De Bruyne signs for Napoli after leaving Man City
Kevin De Bruyne has signed for Napoli as a free agent after being released by Manchester City, the Serie A champions' president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed on Thursday.

Australia's Cummins rips through South Africa in WTC final before Rabada strikes again
Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for just one run in the World Test Championship final before Kagiso Rabada struck twice to keep South Africa in the game on Thursday.

'We show up': Pacific leaders apply pressure at oceans summit
Nowhere is humanity's exploitation of the oceans more starkly illustrated than the Pacific Ocean, where small island nations are fighting to outlast a crisis not of their making.

Protests over police killing in Kenya as govt presents budget
Kenyan security forces fired tear gas Thursday against protesters angry over a police killing, threatening to overshadow the government's attempts to pass a budget without sparking unrest.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to lead Bangladesh ODIs
Bangladesh on Thursday named Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the ODI team, with the 27-year-old all-rounder succeeding Najmul Hossain Shanto in white ball cricket.