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Fatigued Afghan taxi drivers take novel approach to AC
Broken air conditioning? Afghan taxi drivers have cobbled together a creative solution to spare them and their passengers from the sweltering heat.
Rubio meets Russia's Lavrov at ASEAN talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday, bringing the war in Ukraine to the sidelines of ASEAN talks focused on Washington's tariff drive.
Stocks rise on tariff optimism, London hits record high
Stock markets mostly rose Thursday on optimism that governments would reach deals to avoid US tariffs, with London hitting a record high.
Hamas says Israeli troops sticking point in truce talks as Gaza pounded
Hamas on Thursday said it opposes any ceasefire deal that includes a large Israeli military presence in Gaza, after offering to release some hostages and as the civil defence reported scores of civilians killed across the Palestinian territory.
EU chief von der Leyen survives confidence vote by large margin
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday comfortably saw off a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament -- but the rare challenge has exposed frictions between her backers and complaints about her leadership style.
Europe court says S.African athlete's trial wasn't fair in gender testing case
A top European court Thursday said a Swiss court did not give double Olympic champion Caster Semenya a fair trial in a much-awaited appeals ruling over contested gender testing.
Ten rescued, more missing after deadly Huthi ship sinking
Ten people have been rescued after Yemen's Huthis sank a cargo ship, an EU naval force said Thursday, with three killed and 12 missing in one of the rebel group's deadliest Red Sea attacks.
EU unveils recommendations to rein in powerful AI models
The EU unveiled on Thursday long-delayed recommendations to rein in the most advanced AI models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and help companies comply with the bloc's sweeping new law.
England bat against India in third Test as Bumrah returns
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat in the third Test against India at Lord's on Thursday.
Caster Semenya: A rebel with a cause
When 19-year-old unknown South African Caster Semenya pulled off a stunning 800 metres final triumph at the 2009 world championships in Berlin, she could never have imagined the drama that would follow.
AI-powered tour brings Anne Frank's story to life in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, 1941. Every day, young Anne Frank and her sister Margot walked 2.5 kilometres to school, as Nazi anti-Jewish laws barred them from using public transport or bicycles.
Wave of Russian drones, missiles kills two in Kyiv
Kyiv was shrouded in dark smoke early Thursday after Russia hammered Ukraine's capital with its second large-scale drone and missile barrage in as many nights, killing at least two people.
US funding cuts could reverse decades of gains in AIDS fight: UN
The halt to US foreign aid is a "ticking time bomb" that could reverse decades of hard-fought gains in the fight against AIDS, the United Nations warned Thursday.
England star Henderson leaves Dutch giants Ajax
Former Liverpool and England midfielder Jordan Henderson is leaving Dutch giants Ajax one year before his contract was due to expire, the club announced on Thursday.
Hippo birthday: Thai internet sensation Moo Deng turns one
Thailand's pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, drawing crowds of diehard fans even as she left behind the cute animal infancy that earned her worldwide internet fame.
Farrell on the bench for Lions against Australia-New Zealand
Owen Farrell was named Thursday on the bench for the British and Irish Lions side to face a combined Australia-New Zealand team in Adelaide.
'Bitter end' for Real Madrid magician Modric
The curtain finally fell on Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric's superlative career at the club after a drubbing by Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, but in years to come that will be forgotten.
Sabalenka targets Wimbledon final as Swiatek showdown looms
Aryna Sabalenka is closing in on a fourth straight Grand Slam final and a potential Wimbledon showdown with fierce rival Iga Swiatek as she gears up for Thursday's last-four clash against Amanda Anisimova.
Hopes for migrant deal as Macron wraps up UK state visit
London and Paris will on Thursday attempt to thrash out a deal on undocumented migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats on the last day of the French president's state visit to Britain.
London hits record as trade deal hopes fan rally on markets
London hit a record high Thursday as equity markets were boosted by optimism governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of US President Donald Trump's tariffs even after he broadened his range of measures.
France make 10 changes to starting side for second All Blacks Test
France coach Fabien Galthie announced a major reshuffle Thursday for the second Test against New Zealand, with 10 changes to his starting side after the 31-27 defeat in Dunedin.
Wave of Russian drones, missiles kill two in Kyiv
Russia hammered Ukraine with its second large-scale drone and missile barrage in as many nights Thursday, killing at least two people and sparking large blazes in Kyiv over the hours-long attack.
Most stocks rise on trade deal optimism
Asian markets mostly rose Thursday on optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of US President Donald Trump's tariffs even after he broadened his range of measures.
Sherratt says 'grieving' Wales ready to end 18-game losing run
Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said Thursday that he had given his players "time to grieve" over their latest defeat as he named his team for their second Test against Japan.
'Monster' Inoue to face Akhmadaliev in Japan
Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue announced Thursday that he will defend his titles against Uzbekistan's Murodjon Akhmadaliev in Nagoya in September.
Humanoid robot says not aiming to 'replace human artists'
When successful artist Ai-Da unveiled a new portrait of King Charles this week, the humanoid robot described what inspired the layered and complex piece, and insisted it had no plans to "replace" humans.
Hippo birthday: Thai internet sensation Moo Deng is a year old
Thailand's pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, drawing crowds of diehard fans even as she left behind the cute animal infancy that earned her worldwide internet fame.
Havili, Salakaia-Loto to lead Australia-New Zealand against Lions
David Havili and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto were on Thursday named co-captains of a "powerful" Australia-New Zealand combined side stacked with All Blacks and Wallabies to face the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide.
Mexico barred from sending cattle to US over flesh-eating pest
The US Secretary of Agriculture has announced ports will be closed to the livestock trade at the southern border after Mexican cattle tested positive for the flesh-eating New World screwworm (NWS).
China heatwaves boost ice factory sales
In a high-ceilinged room on the outskirts of eastern China's Hangzhou, workers use tongs to slide large blocks of frosty white ice along a metal track into a refrigerated truck.
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least two
Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv killed at least two people, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday, with around a dozen wounded.
Fly-half Edwards to make first start for Wales against Japan
Fly-half Dan Edwards will make his first start for Wales after interim head coach Matt Sherratt named his team Thursday for the second Test against Japan in Kobe.