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Greece-born Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo has made the investment together with his brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alex, the club said in a statement. "My father was a professional soccer player, and it was the first sport I fell in love with in Greece," said Antetokounmpo. "I've always had the dream of owning a soccer team. When my brothers and I explored Nashville SC, we knew it was a team and a city that we wanted to get involved with," he added. Swedish hockey player Filip Forsberg, the... Читать дальше...

The league leaders have won eight games in a row and 19 of their past 20 in the top flight -- a run that began with a 2-1 victory away to Lazio on September 3. "We're not listening to those who want us to take our hands off the wheel and start celebrating, because there are still twists and turns to come," said Spalletti. "Our fans must take to the field with us and not wait for us at the finish line." Napoli are closing in on a first Serie A crown since the days of Diego Maradona, who inspired... Читать дальше...

Speaking to reporters ahead of Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, the 38-year-old seven-time world champion conceded that Mercedes are "not where we want to be". "On a positive note, not having any bouncing is a huge plus," he added. "We don't have that now so we can focus on pure performance." He refuted claims made by former world champions Damon Hill and Jenson Button, working as pundits for Sky Sports, that he was considering leaving Mercedes if the team cannot regain a competitive level of performance. Читать дальше...

Tara Kangarlou, Author, The Heartbeat of Iran

Djokovic, who continued his march towards a third title in as many tournaments this season with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the Dubai quarter-finals on Thursday, is waiting to hear if the US government will allow him to enter the country without being vaccinated. The Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells begins on March 8 and Djokovic said a decision will be made one way or the other before the draw for the ATP tournament is conducted on Monday at 15:00 local time. “Whatever the decision is before the draw... Читать дальше...

Brook, who has made a fantastic start to his Test career, making four centuries in his first six matches, is to join the St.Louis Cardinals for their spring training in Florida. The Cardinals face the Chicago Cubs in a two-game series at London Stadium on June 24 and 25. "I'm really excited for this partnership and can't wait to try my hand at hitting some home runs," Brook said in an MLB press release. "I'm intrigued to see how different it is to cricket and what similarities there are too -... Читать дальше...

Their videos get huge amounts of clicks and profits on YouTube. And their vlogs show a Syria that has turned the page on years of civil war. But these so-called "apolitical" travel influencers are shown around the country by regime-sponsored guides that shape the narrative. One guide who appears in a number of travel vlogs even has family ties with the Syrian deputy minister of tourism.

While Tunisian authorities continue to carry out mass arrests of people from sub-Saharan Africa as part of a campaign against irregular migration, there have been more and more reports of abuse experienced by Black Tunisians. Black Tunisian women activists are speaking out about this rampant racial profiling, denouncing the racist climate and showing support for the people targeted by the anti-migrant campaign.

French citizen Benjamin Briere is still in an Iranian jail despite his recent acquittal by an appeals court, his lawyer said Thursday.

French senators will start debating President Emmanuel Macron’s contested pension plan on Thursday, as the centrist government hopes to find a compromise with the conservatives at the upper house of parliament to be able to push the bill through.

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the era of French interference in Africa was “well over” as he began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties. Anti-French sentiment runs high in some former African colonies as the continent becomes a renewed diplomatic battleground, with Russian and Chinese influence growing in the region.

Anti-French sentiment runs high in some former African colonies as the continent becomes a renewed diplomatic battleground, with Russian and Chinese influence growing in the region. Macron said France harboured no desire to return to past policies of interfering in Africa ahead of an environment summit in Gabon, the first leg of his trip. "The age of Francafrique is well over," Macron said in remarks to the French community in the capital Libreville, referring to France's post-colonisation strategy... Читать дальше...

Terzic called on the home fans "to be louder than ever" saying "in the current season it will probably be the most important week for us so far." Dortmund face Leipzig on Friday, before Tuesday's trip to Stamford Bridge, where they hold a 1-0 advantage over Chelsea in the Champions League last 16. Next Saturday, Dortmund travel to bitter derby rivals Schalke, who despite sitting in last place are unbeaten in five matches. Dortmund are equal with leaders Bayern Munich on points and sit second on goal difference. Читать дальше...

The Northern Irish question has caused endless headaches in Belfast, London and Brussels throughout the Brexit saga. Now analysts say the deal Prime Minister Rishi Sunak struck with the EU Commission this week offers genuine resolution of the problem. However, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)’s backing will likely be needed to get the Northern Irish parliament functioning again – and, true to form, their support is elusive.

Large swathes of Argentina were left without power on Wednesday afternoon after blackouts in the national grid due to a fire, officials said, as the country endures a major heat wave that has increased energy demand.

FRANCE 24 met one of Senegal's e-sporting stars: Dexx Junior is hoping to wipe the floor with his rivals in competitive video gaming tournaments.

The British navy seized anti-tank missiles and fins for ballistic missile assemblies during a raid on a small boat heading from Iran likely to Yemen, authorities said Thursday, the latest such seizure in the Gulf of Oman.

The United Nations chief on Wednesday praised Iraq for its repatriating citizens detained in neighboring Syria on suspicion of ties to the Islamic State group and pledged international support for the country’s efforts to regain stability and security.

The Princess Empress was travelling from Bataan province, near the capital Manila, to the central province of Iloilo on Tuesday when it had engine trouble and sank in rough seas off Oriental Mindoro province. The Philippine Coast Guard initially reported the spillage was diesel fuel, which had been powering the vessel, and not industrial fuel oil from the ship's cargo. But water sample test results showed some of the cargo had also leaked into waters off Naujan municipality, the coast guard said Thursday... Читать дальше...

"Listen to this! One. Two. Three!" Down the crackling phone line from the women's wing of Tehran's Evin prison, a chorus of prisoners then launch into raucous song. It's a Persian rendition of the Italian protest song "Bella Ciao".

With rising sea levels threatening its future, Vanuatu has spearheaded a drive for the court to define what legal responsibility countries have for the changing climate and its impacts. The 105 nations backing the move will co-sponsor a resolution at this year's UN General Assembly. Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom are among those on board, as well as Pacific nations like Kiribati and Marshall Islands, which also face rising sea levels. But neither China nor the United States -- two of... Читать дальше...

India were 13-0 at lunch in their second innings in Indore, trailing by 75 runs, after captain Rohit Sharma (5) and Shubman Gill (4) negotiated a tricky 10-minute period before the interval safely. Resuming on 156-4, Cameron Green and Peter Handscomb did well to survive the first hour on a spinning pitch with unpredictable bounce, but once they departed India mopped up the rest of the order in a hurry with seamer Umesh Yadav taking three wickets. The tall Green used his long stride to neutralise India's spin attack... Читать дальше...

A station master on duty during Greece's deadliest train accident is to testify Thursday in the central city of Larissa over the disaster that claimed dozens of lives, plunging the country into mourning.

A man was arrested and charged with attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft after his bag triggered an alarm at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Pennsylvania, US authorities said on Wednesday.

Durant was acquired from Brooklyn in a blockbuster trade three weeks ago but was sidelined until Wednesday with a sprained knee ligament. As Durant announced his arrival in the Western Conference, back in the East the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics continued to jockey for dominance. The Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 139-117, their 16th straight victory which keeps them half a game ahead of the Celtics atop the conference. The Celtics, with 41 points from a resurgent Jayson Tatum, beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-113 in Boston. Читать дальше...