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Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell were optimistic on Thursday that their heavily-upgraded car will produce improved performance and results at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen on Thursday returned to the scene of his maiden Formula One victory and sought to play down talk of Red Bull becoming the first team to win every race in a season.

Germany's Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing an tantalising glimpse into the sport's future.

Violence erupted in Senegal's capital Dakar on Thursday after a court sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years' jail for "corrupting youth," a move that darkens his hopes of contesting presidential elections next year.

Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady says he isn't planning another un-retirement and NFL comeback even as he looks to become part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

The United States announced sanctions Thursday on Sudanese leaders it blames for the breakdown of US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire efforts after shelling and air strikes killed 18 civilians at a Khartoum market.

Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner missed two match points before being knocked out of the French Open in the second round on Thursday by German Daniel Altmaier after a dramatic five-hour, 26-minute battle -- the fifth longest match in tournament history.

Stock markets gained ground on Wall Street and in Europe on Thursday as US labour market data gave investors more confidence the Federal Reserve would hold back on further interest rate hikes in its battle against inflation.

AFP held a memorial ceremony at its Paris headquarters Thursday for journalist Arman Soldin, killed last month in Ukraine at 32, and provided details of how he was killed.

Thousands of Israelis joined Jerusalem's Pride parade Thursday, a high-security event in the conservative city where critics of LGBTQ rights held a counter-demonstration nearby.

Several major agrochemical companies did not disclose to European Union authorities studies assessing the toxic effects of pesticide ingredients on brain development, research said on Thursday.

Amsterdam's Ajax are hunting for a new head coach after announcing Thursday that they will not renew interim boss John Heitinga's contract following a string of failures.

Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player since 2005 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and immediately set her sights on winning a record-shattering 25 Grand Slam titles.

The United States announced sanctions Thursday on Sudanese leaders it blamed for the collapse of US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire efforts after shelling and air strikes killed 18 civilians at a Khartoum market.

Stuart Broad ripped through Ireland's top-order before the tourists fought back on the opening day of England's Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday.

American Kayla Day said on Thursday it was "really difficult" to keep believing she could have a successful tennis career during years of injury problems.

Brazil's economy grew a stronger-than-expected 1.9 percent in the first quarter, according to official figures released Thursday, welcome news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he looks to jump-start growth.

Stock Markets wavered on Thursday as investors turned their attention to future interest rate moves following relief that US lawmakers voted to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a devastating default.

Iga Swiatek continues her bid to become the first woman since 2007 to win back-to-back French Opens on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing an enticing glimpse into the sport's future.

Stuart Broad took four wickets as England reduced Ireland to 104-6 on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test against Ireland at Lord's on Thursday.

Ethnic Serbs gathered again in a flashpoint town in north Kosovo on Thursday at the site of clashes earlier this week with NATO-led forces, as Washington urged both Belgrade and Pristina to diffuse tensions.

Coach Igor Tudor is leaving Ligue 1 side Marseille after one season, club president Pablo Longoria told a press conference on Thursday.

Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva reached the French Open last 32 on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Diane Parry to set up a potential clash against Coco Gauff.

A court in Senegal on Thursday sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years' jail on charges of "corrupting youth" but acquitted him of rape and issuing death threats.

Daniel Vettori reckons England's winning record rather than their aggressive style of play is what has caught the attention of Australia ahead of this season's Ashes series.

Ethnic Serbs gathered again in a flashpoint town in Kosovo on Thursday at the site of clashes earlier this week with NATO-led soldiers in Kosovo, as international pressure mounts on Pristina to diffuse tensions.

Anti-piracy authorities say they have cracked down on illegal streaming of film and TV, but data suggests it is booming, reaching 215 billion illegal site visits last year.

Arsenal midfielder Frida Leonhardsen Maanum has signed a new contract with the Gunners' women's team, the club announced Thursday.

A trove of Freddie Mercury's previously unseen handwritten draft lyrics for some of Queen's biggest hits goes on show Thursday in New York, ahead of their sale in London later this year.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday he hopes fans will give Lionel Messi a cordial reception in his final game at their Parc des Princes home.

Pakistan's year-on-year inflation hit a record 37.97 percent in May, official data revealed Thursday, with the nation on the brink of economic collapse and crucial bailout talks stalled.

Outside the French Open press room this week, it was a sweltering 30 degrees.