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Caitlin Clark's incredible college basketball career is down to the final games, but the 22-year-old University of Iowa guard's impact figures to be felt for a long time to come.

Taiwan's defence ministry said Friday that 36 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island in a 24-hour window -- the highest number this year.

With 2024 set to see more elections worldwide than any previous year, the United Nations' migration chief says increasing anti-migrant rhetoric from politicians seeking to score points is harming societies.

Haji Wright was the hero once more as the United States defeated Jamaica 3-1 in extra-time to reach the final of the CONCACAF Nations League in Texas on Thursday.

For four generations, the Cordero family traveled regularly from Venezuela to the island of Curacao to sell their fruit and vegetables at the picturesque "floating" market of Willemstad.

Normally festive Ramadan nights have become rife with danger in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, said hospital director Wisam Bakr, as surging violence casts a long shadow over the Muslim fasting month.

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho was arrested Thursday in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay serving his nine-year sentence for raping a woman a decade ago.

US PGA Tour veteran Kevin Streelman fired a bogey-free seven-under par 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Kevin Roy after Thursday's first round of the Valspar Championship.

Donald Trump is up against a fast-approaching deadline to secure a half-billion dollar bond as he appeals his financial fraud case, facing possible bankruptcy or the seizure of his assets if he fails.

Harry Maguire has backed Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager after Euro 2024 following recent reports linking him to Manchester United.

Shares of Nike tumbled Thursday after the sports giant signaled a tepid near-term revenue outlook even as it promised to wow consumers with new offerings in an Olympic year.

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho lost a last-minute court bid Thursday to delay serving his nine-year sentence in Brazil for raping a woman a decade ago.

Israel's hopes of reaching the European Championships for the first time against the background of bloody conflict at home were shattered by a 4-1 defeat to Iceland on Thursday while war-torn Ukraine stayed on course for the finals.

EU leaders on Thursday agreed to "take work forward" on a plan to use the profits from frozen Russian central bank assets to arm Ukraine, as Kyiv pleaded for more ammunition for its outgunned forces.

Call it a "walled garden" or an ecosystem, but at the heart of Thursday's blockbuster US lawsuit against Apple are the many ways the company gets customers to remain faithful to its products.

Texas and 15 other US states filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging the Biden administration's freeze on new liquefied natural gas exports.

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho, ordered to serve a nine-year sentence in Brazil for raping a woman a decade ago, launched a last-minute bid Thursday to delay his jailing.

Wales will face Poland for a place at Euro 2024 after powering to a 4-1 win against Finland in the play-off semi-finals on Thursday.

Former world number four Kei Nishikori's return to the ATP Tour after a lengthy injury absence ended in a first round 6-3, 6-4 loss to Sebastian Ofner.

Roberto Martinez's Portugal dismantled Sweden 5-2 in a friendly ahead of this summer's European Championships without talisman striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Two-time defending champion Shoma Uno of Japan won the men's short programme on Thursday at the World Figure Skating Championships with compatriot Yuma Kagiyama second and American Ilia Malinin third.

Mexico's central bank on Thursday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years following a slowing of inflation in Latin America's second-largest economy.

The top politician in India's capital New Delhi was arrested Thursday in a graft probe his supporters say is aimed at sidelining opponents to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of national elections.

Haiti's gangs have made advances in Port-au-Prince, a UN official reported Thursday, with conditions in the capital worsening as talks drag on to form a transition government in the troubled Caribbean nation.

Global stock markets rose Thursday as several central banks joined the Fed in indicating lower interest rates are on the way, with US markets reaching fresh records.

After slipping in the polls, a simple jog -- viewed 10 million times on Instagram -- could give Brazil's President Lula a bit of a boost.

The US top diplomat said Thursday "gaps are narrowing" in talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, and a deal to free hostages held by militants in the devastated coastal territory.

With just 100 days to go before cycling's Tour de France sets off, organisers described the 2024 Grand Depart in Florence as "a dream come true".

A coalition of Russians fighting for Ukraine on Thursday vowed to continue their brazen cross-border raids into Russia.

World champion Francesco Bagnaia targets his 20th MotoGP victory at this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix, two weeks after his Ducati team dominated the season-opener in Qatar.

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont said Thursday he would run in Catalonia's snap May election in a move which could bring forward his return to Spain after years of self-imposed exile.

Championship club Leicester have been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League for an alleged breach of profitability and sustainability rules during their last three seasons in the top-flight.