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Babies born by cesarean section don't acquire the same healthy bacteria as those delivered vaginally, a setback to the development of their immune system thought to increase their risk of certain diseases later in life.

French rugby giants Toulouse meet La Rochelle in the Top 14 in Paris on Saturday with the Champions Cup holders looking to claim a double after May's continental success.

A multi-million-dollar deal between a media group run by Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, and streaming giant Spotify is to end, a report said Thursday.

An Andy Warhol silkscreen, Jackson Pollock painting and World Series rings awarded to baseball legend Yogi Berra -- those were just a few of the high-value items US prosecutors charged nine people Thursday with stealing.

Rickie Fowler made a stunning return to the US Open on Thursday, his record-setting eight-under-par 62 a further sign that he's emerged from the slump that saw him miss the past two editions of the event.

Irish mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an NBA Finals in Miami last week, multiple US reports said Thursday.

Cyclone Biparjoy slammed into the Indian coast with powerful winds, sowing fear and prompting evacuations, but began weakening in the early hours of Friday as it moved north.

Jack Teixeira, the US airman accused of leaking top-secret Pentagon documents in an online chat forum, was slapped with additional federal charges on Thursday.

Finland's next prime minister Petteri Orpo presents a stark contrast to his charismatic predecessor Sanna Marin, with his cool-headed demeanour and focus on reining in spending.

Actor Al Pacino has become a dad again, at the grand old age of 83, US media said Thursday.

Finland's conservative leader and Prime Minister designate Petteri Orpo said Thursday a four-party coalition including the far-right Finns Party had agreed to form a government more than two months after elections.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team's morale was "sky high" after they beat Italy on Thursday to reach the Nations League final against Croatia.

French journeyman Matthieu Pavon aced Los Angeles Country Club's intriguing par-three 15th hole on Thursday in the first round of the 123rd US Open.

Rickie Fowler fired 10 birdies in a US Open record low round of 62 on Thursday before Xander Schauffele matched it minutes later to share the lead at Los Angeles Country Club midway through the first round.

British former prime minister Liz Truss on Thursday conceded to "mistakes" over her disastrous short-lived tenure last year -- but blamed the economic "establishment" for torpedoing her policies.

Lewis Hamilton arrived at one of his favourite circuits on Thursday to praise Mercedes' progressive work but had no news on his future with the team before this Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

The United States on Thursday denounced the scourge of human trafficking, calling out forced labor and the little-known but growing problem of boys and young men caught up the trade.

The presidents of Iran and Cuba vowed Thursday to jointly confront the "aggressive imperial policy" of the United States, which has sanctions in place against both countries.

Spain's Joselu pounced with two minutes remaining to snatch a 2-1 win over Italy on Thursday and set up a Nations League final clash against Croatia.

Serie A champions Napoli announced on Thursday they had appointed Frenchman Rudi Garcia as coach.

Norwegian duo Karsten Warholm and Jakob Ingebrigtsen did not fail their demanding public at Thursday's Bislett Games as both scorched to victories in impressive times.

US lawmakers began an investigation Thursday into the shock merger of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour with Saudi backers of LIV Golf, taking aim at tax breaks.

Global supply chains need to be redesigned, with a greater focus on raising standards and building resilience for the sake of economic security, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said Thursday.

International donors led by the EU on Thursday pledged 5.6 billion euros ($6.1 billion) for Syrian refugees, but Brussels stressed it will not ease its stance on President Bashar al-Assad's government.

Rickie Fowler, back in the US Open after a two-year absence, topped the leaderboard early in the first round on Thursday at Los Angeles Country Club, where he's seeking to end a four-year title drought.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday the world is racing toward a climate change disaster, dismissing the current global response as woefully inadequate.

Thousands of supporters watched along the streets of Denver on Thursday as the NBA champion Nuggets celebrated their first league crown with a victory parade.

Overfishing is driving coral reef sharks towards extinction, according to a global study out Thursday that signals far greater peril to the marine predators than previously thought.

A source close to Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani said Thursday that the Qatari bidders were still awaiting clarity from Manchester United after a report suggested they could be offered exclusivity in the battle to buy the club.

Thousands of people on Thursday paid tribute to the victims of a knife and vehicle rampage that left three dead in Nottingham, central England.

Kylian Mbappe on Thursday said staying at Paris Saint-Germain was his "only option for now" after the France superstar told the club he would not be extending his contract beyond 2024.

The final launch of Europe's Ariane 5 rocket has been postponed due to a technical problem, French firm Arianespace said on Thursday, in the latest blow to European space efforts.