Swiatek swats Bencic aside to reach Wimbledon final against Anisimova
Iga Swiatek breezed into her first Wimbledon final on Thursday but hopes of a dream match-up with Aryna Sabalenka were dashed when the top seed was stunned by Amanda Anisimova.
Read moreRoot's 99 not out keeps India at bay in third Test
Joe Root's unbeaten 99 checked India's progress on Thursday's opening day of the third Test against England at Lord's.
Read moreDelta offers upbeat outlook on travel demand, lifting shares
Shares of Delta Air Lines rocketed higher Thursday after the carrier reported better-than-expected profits and reinstated its full-year forecast based on a reassuring travel outlook.
Read moreSara Netanyahu: the ever-present wife of Israel's prime minister
Whether dining opposite US President Donald Trump or accompanying her husband on an official Pentagon visit, Sara Netanyahu's front-row role in Washington this week has sparked fresh questions over her place in Israeli politics.
Read moreItaly can hurt rampant Spain, says coach Soncin
Andrea Soncin insisted Thursday that his Italy team can hurt Spain ahead of their showdown with the world champions, who have so far laid waste to everything in front of them in Switzerland.
Read moreUK, France unveil migrants deal as Macron wraps up state visit
London and Paris unveiled a "pilot" programme on Thursday to return to France some of the migrants arriving in the UK on small boats across the Channel, as President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his state visit.
Read moreDjokovic faces Sinner in Wimbledon blockbuster as Alcaraz meets Fritz
Novak Djokovic will put his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one Jannik Sinner for a place in the final, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on American fifth seed Taylor Fritz.
Read moreRebooted and 'vulnerable': Superman is back on screens
A rebooted Superman is flying into cinemas around the world this week, with critics mostly positive about the latest version of the caped hero who has been updated for the modern world.
Read moreSri Lanka steamroll Bangladesh to win first T20
Sri Lanka drew first blood in the three-match T20I series with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Bangladesh at Pallekele on Thursday, coasting home with an over to spare.
Read moreSwiatek routs Bencic to reach first Wimbledon final
Iga Swiatek routed former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 on Thursday to reach her first Wimbledon final, where she will face Amanda Anisimova.
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