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Ratings dip? President Macron says will swim in the Seine
French President Emmanuel Macron promised Thursday that he would take a swim in the Seine as part of efforts to highlight how the river has been cleaned up for the Paris Olympics.
Man Utd boss Ten Hag furious with Fulham over Fernandes post
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has demanded Fulham apologise for a social media post that appeared to mock Bruno Fernandes as he prepared his side for Sunday's daunting Manchester derby.
European airlines, facing jet delivery delays, see profits soar
Europe's aviation industry is extending its bounceback from the Covid pandemic, as British Airways owner IAG and Franco-Dutch rival Air France-KLM posted bumper 2023 profits Thursday.
Brazil urges G20 ensure 'super-rich pay fair share' of taxes
Brazil's finance minister called Thursday for an international plan to ensure the world's super-rich pay their taxes, urging G20 nations to adopt a shared stance on preventing billionaire tax-dodging by July.
US probes security risks posed by Chinese tech in cars
US President Joe Biden announced an investigation Thursday into the national security risks posed by Chinese tech in cars, warning they could be used to collect sensitive data.
'Pity us': Desperate Gazans reel from aid trucks 'massacre'
The crowd flocked to the aid distribution point early Thursday, desperate for food amid Gaza's looming famine, only to be met with lethal chaos including live fire by Israeli troops.
Chloe's new designer returns to roots
For her first collection at the head of Chloe, designer Chemena Kamali looked back to the 1970s of the Parisian house and the blend of feminity and bohemian chic of its then-designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Pogba's career in jeopardy as 'shocked' France star handed four-year doping ban
France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday.
US Fed's favored inflation gauge falls, but price pressures remain
The US central bank's favored measure of inflation edged lower on an annual basis in January, government data showed Thursday, but a metric stripping out volatile food and energy prices jumped month-over-month.
Stocks climb after US inflation dips
Major stock markets rose Thursday after US and European inflation slowed, renewing hopes for interest rate cuts.
Actor Godreche denounces sexual violence in evidence to French Senate
Actor Judith Godreche on Thursday denounced France's "incestuous" film industry, urging authorities to reform French cinema to protect young actresses from sexual violence, in testimony to the Senate upper house.
Everton have 'clarity' after Premier League penalty reduced: Dyche
Everton manager Sean Dyche says the reduction of the club's penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules has brought "clarity" as they battle to stay in the top flight.
Four go on trial in France over 2018 Christmas market attack
Four men went on trial on Thursday over a 2018 Christmas market attack in France's eastern city of Strasbourg where a radical Islamist killed five people before being shot dead by police after a 48-hour manhunt.
Iran prevents Nobel winner from attending father's funeral: family
Iranian authorities have prevented jailed Iranian Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi from attending the burial ceremony of her father who died earlier this week, her family said Thursday.
Spain opens 'street terrorism' probe into Catalan separatist leader
Spain's top court said on Thursday it was opening an investigation into Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont on "terrorism" charges over protests linked to Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid.
Gaza health ministry says Israel forces shoot dead 104 at aid point
Israeli forces shot dead 104 people when a crowd rushed towards aid trucks on Thursday, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said, in one of the worst single incidents of a nearly five-month war.
Arteta urges free-scoring Arsenal to stay 'ruthless' in Premier League title race
Mikel Arteta has urged his free-scoring Arsenal team to stay "ruthless and efficient" as they seek a seventh straight win in their hunt for a first Premier League title since 2004.
Italy says it wants Chinese carmakers but only under conditions
Italy will closely study any investments by Chinese carmakers, a minister said Thursday, after another minister said Wednesday the country was in talks with three Chinese manufacturers.
Biden, Trump set for rival US-Mexico border visits
US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump will pay dueling visits to the US-Mexico border Thursday in a bid to win over voters on one of the most divisive issues of November's presidential election.
EU lawmakers back transparency rules for Airbnb-style rentals
The European Parliament approved new data-sharing rules Thursday that clamp down on illegal short-term rentals to protect the residents of European cities -- many of whom face shortages of affordable housing.
UK enquiry urges police vetting 'overhaul' after officer murdered woman
A UK enquiry into the rape and murder of a woman by a British police officer three years ago called on Thursday for a major overhaul of police vetting and recruitment.
Coe dismisses doping-friendly Enhanced Games
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe on Thursday dismissed the Enhanced Games, a proposed Olympic-style event where doping will be allowed.
Ricciardo on top in breezy Bahrain opening practice
Daniel Ricciardo topped the times for the re-branded RB team, formerly Alpha Tauri, in Thursday's first practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, the Australian beating both McLarens in a windswept session at Sakhir.
Horner says Red Bull 'never been stronger' after investigation
Christian Horner on Thursday declared Red Bull have "never been stronger" after he was cleared of inappropriate behaviour.
At least 24 dead in migrant shipwreck off Senegal
At least 24 people seeking to reach Europe drowned off northern Senegal when their loaded vessel sank, the governor of the Saint Louis region told AFP on Thursday.
British Airways owner IAG, Air France-KLM post bumper profits
Europe's aviation industry extended a bounceback from the Covid pandemic on Thursday, as British Airways owner IAG and Franco-Dutch rival Air France-KLM posted bumper 2023 profits.
WTO ministers struggle to forge fish, farm, digital deals
World trade ministers were locked in disagreement on fisheries subsidies, agriculture and digital customs duties as a major WTO conference entered its last scheduled day on Thursday.
'We'll see': Bayern's Tuchel uncertain of Eberl impact
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said Thursday he was unsure what impact incoming sporting director Max Eberl will have on the under-pressure club.
France star Pogba handed four-year doping ban
France star Paul Pogba has been given a four-year ban from football by Italy's anti-doping tribunal after testing positive for testosterone last August, his club Juventus said on Thursday.
Stock markets mixed before US inflation data
Major stock markets traded mixed Thursday before the release of US inflation data that could present a clearer idea on when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates as inflation cools.
UK enquiry urges 'overhaul' of police vetting after officer raped, murdered woman
A UK enquiry into the rape and murder of a woman by a British police officer three years ago called on Thursday for a major overhaul of police vetting and recruitment.
Girona seek to reignite shock La Liga title charge
Surprise contenders Girona seemed to have stumbled in their La Liga title bid when they went three games without a win earlier in the month but victory on Monday moved them back into second.