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Pavlyuchenkova into Doha semi-finals as Swiatek and Osaka wait
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova made her way into the semi-finals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha with a 7-5, 6-4 win over the American Danielle Collins on Thursday.
Shock for Rune as Shevchenko claims 'biggest win'
Rising star Holger Rune suffered a shock defeat Thursday to Alexander Shevchenko in the Rotterdam Open second round, with the Kazakh hailing the "biggest win" of his career to date.
Global stocks rebound begins to fizzle
A rebound in global stocks appeared to fizzle on Thursday, with Wall Street held back by lacklustre data and London by news the UK economy had fallen into recession.
Assange 'will die' if UK appeal fails and sent to US: wife
The wife of Julian Assange said Thursday the WikiLeaks founder would die if extradited to the United States, ahead of his latest appeal against the UK ruling.
US retail sales in January log biggest fall in almost a year
Retail sales in the United States slipped more than anticipated last month, retreating after the holiday season and bogged down by auto sales and gas prices, government data showed Thursday.
Trump threats spark new nuclear arms debate in Germany
Two years after its about-turn on defence policy in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany is starting to rethink another national taboo: nuclear weapons.
Trump faces critical hearings ahead of criminal trials
Donald Trump returned to court in Manhattan on Thursday where he is seeking to dismiss charges of covering up hush money payments that lie at the heart of what could be the first criminal trial of a former US president.
Ukraine reinforces 'critical' frontline town
Ukraine has rushed soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, surrounded on three sides by Russian forces, where the military said the situation was "extremely critical".
Greece set to legalise same-sex marriage, adoption
Greece's parliament was set to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption on Thursday, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
US retail sales slump more than expected in January
Retail sales in the United States fell more than analysts anticipated last month, bogged down by weak auto sales and lower gas prices, government data showed Thursday.
Israel sends troops into 'besieged' Gaza hospital
Israel sent troops into a hospital in war-torn Gaza on Thursday where it said hostages may have been held, as medics warned the key medical facility was operating in "near impossible" conditions.
Palace cancel press conference after manager Hodgson taken ill
Crystal Palace cancelled a press conference on Thursday after under-pressure manager Roy Hodgson was taken ill during training earlier in the day.
Tractors gather in central Madrid in farmers' protest
Spanish farmers kept up their protests over the sector's troubles on Thursday, with tractors parked outside of the agriculture ministry in central Madrid before a meeting with Agriculture Minister Luis Planas.
Ukrainian attack kills six in Russia's Belgorod, officials say
A Ukrainian rocket attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least six people and wounded over a dozen others on Thursday, officials said.
EU cuts growth and inflation forecasts for 2024
The European Commission on Thursday cut both its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone in 2024, as it warned geopolitical tensions spelled rising uncertainty for the single-currency area's economy.
AU summit seeks to raise Africa's voice on global stage
The African Union's annual summit will open on Saturday against the backdrop of coups in Gabon and Niger and a political crisis in Senegal, posing challenges for the bloc as it seeks to amplify its international presence.
French skipper denies skulduggery on the high seas
A French yachtswoman has denied accusations of cheating in the last Vendee Globe solo non-stop round the world sailing race.
IEA warns on plummeting oil stocks
The International Energy Agency warned Thursday of plummeting oil stocks even as global growth in demand loses momentum.
Ukraine lands blows in Black Sea as frontline stagnates
While the frontline on land has remained largely static, Ukraine has destroyed a number of Russian warships in the Black Sea, crucial victories at a moment when Western support for Kyiv's fight against the invasion is wavering.
Israeli army says bodies of hostages likely held in Gaza hospital
Israel's army alleged on Thursday that bodies of hostages could be held at a hospital in southern Gaza, after troops entered the facility which medics say has been "besieged" for a month.
Quintana's European return delayed by Covid
Former Giro and Vuelta winner Nairo Quintana has been ruled out of next week's Gran Camino race after contracting a bout of Covid, the Colombian announced on Thursday.
Global stocks mainly rise, but London flatlines on recession news
Eurozone stocks chased Asia and New York higher Thursday as investors cheered bright earnings and mulled the outlook for US interest rate cuts, but London flatlined after it emerged that Britain has fallen into recession, dealers said.
Azerbaijan planning 'full-scale war', Armenia warns
Azerbaijan is planning a "full-scale war" against Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned Thursday, two days after a skirmish on their border left four Armenian troops dead.
Attack on Russia's Belgorod kills five, governor says
An air attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least five people and wounded 18 others on Thursday, the region's governor said.
Airbus posts 11 percent profit drop for 2023
European aviation giant Airbus on Thursday posted an 11 percent drop in net profit to 3.8 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in 2023, with past charges for its space business cutting into earnings.
UK economy slides into recession ahead of election
Britain is in recession, official data showed Thursday, dealing another blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose Conservative party is forecast to lose a general election expected this year.
EU cuts eurozone inflation, growth forecasts for 2024
The European Commission on Thursday cut both its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone in 2024, as it warned geopolitical tensions spelled rising uncertainty for the single-currency area's economy.
Israel strikes southern Gaza, vows 'powerful' Rafah operation
Israel launched a new wave of deadly strikes on southern Gaza Thursday after vowing to push ahead with a "powerful" operation in the overcrowded city of Rafah despite growing international condemnation.
Brazil quake city families seek justice in Dutch court
Residents from a Brazilian city devastated by earthquakes caused by salt mining went to a Dutch court on Wednesday, seeking justice and compensation they say is impossible in Brazil.
Bayern-bound Oberdorf to become most expensive German female player
Bayern Munich on Thursday announced the signing of Lena Oberdorf from rivals Wolfsburg for a reported transfer fee of up to 450,000 euros ($486,000).
Ex-general Prabowo promises continuity on economic growth for Indonesia
Once a feared general under late dictator Suharto, Indonesia's likely new president Prabowo Subianto now faces the challenge of honouring his campaign pledges to maintain the country's economic growth.
Ukraine reinforces 'extremely critical' frontline town
Ukraine has rushed soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, surrounded on three sides by Russian forces, where the military said the situation was "extremely critical".