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Samantha still does not know how she survived the slaughter of 46 fellow inmates in a brutal gang battle at Honduras's only women's prison a year ago.

Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a state visit to Vietnam on Thursday, a day after signing a mutual defence pact with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine.

Ecuador suffered a nationwide blackout for several hours Wednesday as the electrical grid failed, with metro services, road traffic and other critical services crippled.

Scotland were unable to claim a first major tournament victory in 28 years against Switzerland on Wednesday, but they bounced back from a humbling loss to Germany to record a 1-1 draw which keeps their chances of reaching the last 16 of Euro 2024 alive.

Two women went on trial on Wednesday over false claims that France's first lady Brigitte Macron was transgender, which sparked online rumour-mongering by conspiracy theorists and the far right.

Switzerland boss Murat Yakin hailed Xherdan Shaqiri's ability to produce magical moments after his stunning strike rescued a valuable 1-1 draw against Scotland at Euro 2024 on Wednesday.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke was delighted with his team's reaction to a humbling loss to Germany as they drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their second Euro 2024 group game on Wednesday.

As travellers rush to book their summer getaways, Booking.com's internet safety boss says watch out for supercharged AI scams.

Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Scotland drew with Switzerland and Croatia's hopes of progressing were left hanging in the balance after they were held by Albania.

Brussels has refused to host a Nations League match between Israel and Belgium on September 6 because it could spark demonstrations, city authorities said on Wednesday.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has urged his compatriots to not worry about when Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria will hang up their boots and to instead just enjoy watching them in the Copa America.

Switzerland moved within touching distance of a place in the last 16 at Euro 2024 as Xherdan Shaqiri's stunning strike earned a 1-1 draw against Scotland on Wednesday.

US sprint star Erriyon Knighton tested positive for a banned steroid earlier this year but has been cleared to take part in upcoming US Olympic track and field trials after an arbitrator ruled the substance was ingested through contaminated meat, the United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Wednesday.

India coach Rahul Dravid warned his side will "not take Afghanistan lightly" in their second-round opener of the T20 World Cup in Barbados on Thursday.

Zhang Zhizhen on Wednesday became the first Chinese man to reach the quarter-finals of the Halle grass-court tournament with a three-set win over fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev of Russia.

Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday he was struck by the similarities between his Spain team and Italy as the pair aim to secure qualification for the knockout stage of Euro 2024.

The gang rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl sparked nationwide outrage in France with President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday condemning the "scourge" of anti-Semitism after two 13-year-old boys were charged.

Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan lauded forward Jamal Musiala after Wednesday's 2-0 win over Hungary, calling him "incredible" and "a joy to play with".

Hezbollah on Wednesday said all of Israel would not be spared in the event of war, after Israel said it had approved a plan for a Lebanon offensive, stoking fears that the Gaza war will spread.

Andy Murray's hopes of bowing out from tennis at this year's Wimbledon were left in severe doubt after a back injury forced him to retire from a second-round match at Queen's on Wednesday.

Hosts Germany clinched a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout round thanks to a dazzling display from Jamal Musiala in Stuttgart, the city of his birth.

Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Croatia's hopes of progressing hang in the balance after they were held by Albania.

England boss Gareth Southgate said he will ignore media coverage during Euro 2024 as his joy at winning matches lasts just "45 seconds" due to the scrutiny he is under.

Hungary coach Marco Rossi criticised the decision to allow Germany's opening goal as his side lost 2-0 to the Euro 2024 hosts in Stuttgart on Wednesday.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday she has resigned from the cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos, with tense relations between the two families turning into a public rift in recent months.

Hosts Germany clinched a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout round thanks to a dazzling display from Jamal Musiala in Stuttgart, the city of his birth.

Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan scored as hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday after beating Hungary 2-0 in Stuttgart.

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch says he wants his team to be "fearless" when they face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the opening game of Copa America on Thursday.

She was the first African American woman in Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the presidential nomination from one of the two major US political parties.

The Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after a losing NBA season that featured a 28-game losing streak and just 14 victories.

Andy Murray could only manage five games before injury forced him to retire from his second-round match at Queen's on Wednesday, casting a shadow over a possible farewell appearance for the British tennis great at Wimbledon.

The PGA Tour has created a special exemption recognizing Tiger Woods's "exceptional lifetime achievement" that will allow the 15-time major champion entry into the tour's top events.