Kazakh Gold in Astana, with Italy also succeeding
The World Judo Tour returned to Kazakhstan, to the amazing capital city of Astana.
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Jordan Sarrou takes stylish victory in Cross-Country Short Track UCI event in Leogang
Jordan Sarrou (Team BMC) triumphed in round three of the UCI Mountain Bike Cross-Country Short Track World Cup with a powerful attack on the final climb in Leogang, Austria. The former Cross-Country Olympic World Champion waited until the final lap, whilst staying in the top five riders throughout the race, before attacking up to and past Jens Schuermans (Giant Factory Off-Road Team) on the final ascent of the hill that categorised the race and descending to victory.
Wesley Sneijder reveals who stopped him from signing for Manchester United
Former Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder has revealed his agent was behind a failed move to Manchester United after asking the club for more money.
The drain brains making their mark in Manchester's famous square
Hardened cynics might say it is a drain on city council resources. But they embrace history and will be walked on by its citizens and visitors for decades to come.
UCI Mountain Bike Cross-Country Short Track World Cup men's race live - Can Luca Schwarzbauer win again?
17:37 — JORDAN SARROU WINS IN LEOGANG Ad What an incredible final attack from Sarrou who doubles up the French wins on the night in short track. Schwarzbauer celebrates a strong second place finish with Blums taking an impressive third. UCI Mountain Bike World SeriesUCI Cross-Country Short Track World Cup — Women's race as it happened2 HOURS AGO 17:37 — SARROU WITH A WHIP TO CELEBRATE The French rider gives the fans some entertainment with whip over one of the jumps towards the end of the course.
Japan: New legislation redefines rape, raises age of consent
Meanwhile in Pakistan, transgender people call themselves Khawaja Siras. The so-called "third gender" has been legally recognised in Pakistan since 2018. But in a country where homosexuality is considered a crime that carries a prison sentence, LGBT rights are increasingly threatened. Our correspondents Shahzaib Wahlah and Sonia Ghezali report.
VivaTech 2023: Inside Europe's largest trade fair for innovation
Hundreds of other innovative solutions are also on display at VivaTech, from climate and transport to energy and food. FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn has been finding out more.
Jodie Burrage in first WTA semi-final at Nottingham Open, Katie Boulter beats Harriet Dart
Jodie Burrage is through to the semi-finals of a WTA tour tournament for the first time in her career after a 6-2 3-6 7-5 win over Magdalena Frech. World No. 111 Burrage produced a shock win over third seed Magda Linette in the quarter-finals, but she followed it up by beating the world No.