Svitolina outplays Pavlyuchenkova to advance at US Open
NEW YORK : Ukrainian Elina Svitolina came from behind to beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 5-7 6-4 6-4 in a high-quality match on Thursday to reach the U.S. Open third round.
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Alcaraz returns to prime time after New York opener cut short
NEW YORK : Fans of Carlos Alcaraz will get another chance at a proper prime time performance from the number one seed on Thursday, after the Spaniard's opener under the lights was cut short.
Canadian figure skater Alexandra Paul remembered as 'outgoing personality'
Whether on the ice, in the courtroom or in her latest role as a new mother, Alexandra Paul brought passion and joy to all she did, those who knew the former Olympic figure skater said as they mourned her death.
EU purchases of Russian LNG up 40% compared to pre-war levels, new study finds
According to new findings released by Global Witness, an environmental watchdog organisation, the European Union bought 21.6 million cubic metres (mcm) of Russian LNG between January and July of this year, a small increase compared to the same period in 2022, when imports totalled 21.3 mcm.
Explainer-How is the scandal over Luis Rubiales' World Cup kiss playing out?
Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF), has stirred a furore by kissing midfielder Jenni Hermoso during the Women's World Cup trophy presentation.
Ukraine war: Frontline gains may enable Crimea capture, Moscow drone strike, North Korea arms deal
Russia claimed to have destroyed a Ukrainian drone bound for Moscow on Thursday, according to the capital's mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
Grant Shapps appointed new Defence Secretary
Grant Shapps has been appointed Defence Secretary in Rishi Sunak’s mini-reshuffle prompted by Ben Wallace’s formal resignation.
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace resigns
Ben Wallace has resigned as UK defence secretary after four years in the post.