French army fears overstretch among soldiers patrolling Paris Olympics
"It's completely logical for the armed forces to contribute" to Olympic security, Chief of Defence Staff Thierry Burkhard told defence committee MPs Thursday.
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Argentina back on top of FIFA rankings after six-year gap
World champions Argentina dethroned Brazil and returned to the top of the FIFA rankings on Thursday after a six-year gap.
Sharks reveal plans to pay tribute to Ian McIntosh in Toulouse
It will be an emotional outing for the Sharks, mourning the loss of Natal rugby legend Ian McIntosh who passed away this week, when they take on five-time champions Toulouse in their Champions Cup quarter-final at the Stade Ernest-Wallon on Saturday.
Amateur cricket shows game can be force for good
This week, I am in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, which last week was accorded the unwanted title of the world’s most polluted city. It is an unlikely setting for an international six-a-side cricket tournament.
Dates and venues confirmed for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023
The Asian Football Confederation and the Local Organizing Committee for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 have confirmed that the upcoming edition of the continent’s flagship international competition will be held from Jan. 12 to Feb. 10, 2024.
Macron in the middle? French president in China amid superpower showdown
German and Spanish leaders were much more soft spoken. Can the 27 reconcile their views at a crucial moment? For France, it's quite a diplomatic tightrope. The French are NATO members with overseas territories and security interests that run rival to China in the Pacific. But they also want to redress a growing trade deficit with Beijing.
Bucks clinch top playoff seeding, Lakers stumble
LOS ANGELES: The Milwaukee Bucks downed the Chicago Bulls 105-92 to clinch top seeding throughout the NBA playoffs on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers’ charge toward the postseason stumbled in a defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers.