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Navigation problems shake things up during Stage 6 of Silk Way Rally

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Several riders and drivers got lost during Stage 6 of the Silk Way Rally, but Nasser Al-Attiyah still leads the cars and GB's Sam Sunderland the bikes

12/07/2019

Spain

Watch: Racers whizz downhill at the World Roller Games

The competition often sees racers reach speeds in excess of 130km/h.

09/07/2019

France

Crowds defy heatwave to watch quirky aircraft dip in Lyon rivers

Thousands defied a suffocating heatwave to witness the launch of home-made, often quirky aircraft over Lyon's rivers, as Redbull's flagship competition Flugtag took place in the French city on Sunday.

30/06/2019

Sport

Running around Lake Annecy: 116km of stunning scenery

Euronews was back on the trails, to show you from the inside the Maxi Race XXL, a two day ultra running event through the French Alps and around one of the cleanest lakes in the world.

28/05/2019

Sport

Attacking judo and acrobatics on final day of 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix

Attacking judo and acrobatics dominated a thrilling Day 3 of the 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix in China, with South Korea topping the medals standings table

26/05/2019

Sport

Explosive judo on Day 2 of Hohhot Grand Prix, Japan tops medals table

Powerhouse performances and explosive judo dominated Day 2 of the 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix in China, with Japan clinging on to top spot in medals table

25/05/2019

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Japanese compete to qualify in national pillow fighting tournament

In the small fishing town of Ito, 150 kilometres south of Tokyo, people of all ages took part in a Japanese pillow-fighting tournament. They gathered from across the region to compete in the event that has been one of Japan's quirkiest since 2013.

25/05/2019

USA

Watch President Obama surprise kids and show off his athletic skills

He tossed a football and took a turn at bat.

24/05/2019

Sport

Heavyweight heaven for Georgian judoka on final day of Baku Grand Slam

Georgia's junior heavyweight world champion graduates to Grand Slam gold on Day 3 of Baku Grand Slam as Japanese judokas top medals table standings

12/05/2019

Sport

Japan and Azerbaijan strike gold on Day 2 of 2019 Baku Grand Slam

Fantastic judo and powerhouse performances on Day 2 of Baku Grand Slam as Azerbaijan wins its first gold of the tournament and Japan tops medals table

11/05/2019

Sport

Explosive judo as Brazil tops medals table on Day 1 of Baku Grand Slam

There was some explosive judo on display in Azerbaijan as Brazil topped the medals standings after the opening day of the 2019 Baku Grand Slam

11/05/2019

United Kingdom

Lawn motorists cutting corners in quirky British race

The 2019 British Lawnmower Racing Championships - perhaps the greatest show on turf - got underway in West Sussex, England on Saturday.

06/05/2019

Italy

Trieste marathon excludes African runners, then backtracks amid outcry

Trieste half marathon organisers backtracked on their controversial decision to close the May 5 race to African athletes amid accusations of racism.

27/04/2019

Living

Why would you do yoga with lemurs?

Connecting to nature with the help of these endangered animals.

13/04/2019

Sport

Heavyweight heaven for hosts Georgia on Day 3 of Tbilisi Grand Prix

It was heavyweight heaven for hosts Georgia on the third and last day of the 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix as a final flurry saw France top the medals table

31/03/2019

Sport

Double Dutch delight on Day 2 of the 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix

It was double Dutch delight on Day 2 of the 2019 Tbilisi Grand Prix as judokas from The Netherlands won two gold medals in the mid-weight divisions

30/03/2019

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French 'Spiderman' climbs skyscraper to raise funds for Notre-Dame

Dubbed the "French Spiderman", Alain Robert scaled a skyscraper without a harness in Paris on Monday to raise funds for the renovation of Notre-Dame cathedral.

26/03/2019

World News

Irishman Conor McGregor announces retirement from MMA

The former two-division UFC champion has said he is to retire in a 'quick announcement' on Twitter on Tuesday

26/03/2019

Living

Shake it Off: Stress-Proof Your Brain

The latest technique to slay anxiety, emotional blockages and stress

18/03/2019

Sport

Gold rush by Russian judokas on final day of Ekaterinburg Grand Slam

A surge by Russian judokas on the third and final day of the 2019 Ekaterinburg Grand Slam elated the home crowd as Russia topped the medals standings

17/03/2019