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British Grand Prix to stay at Silverstone for next 10 years
The British Grand Prix will be held at Silverstone for the next 10 years after the announcement of a new long-term deal with the venue on Thursday.
Son will 'definitely' keep playing for South Korea, Klinsmann says
Son Heung-min will "definitely" continue playing for South Korea, underfire coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Thursday, after the skipper suggested he could end his international career following their Asian Cup exit.
Scientists in UK set fusion record
Scientists in Britain announced Thursday they had smashed a record for generating fusion energy in the final experiment using the Joint European Torus (JET) machines.
Bolsonaro to surrender passport as Brazil probes 'coup'
Brazilian police carried out dozens of raids Thursday targeting suspects accused of orchestrating an invasion of the seat of power last year, including far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, whose lawyer confirmed he would surrender his passport.
Greek students step up protests against private university plan
Students from across Greece protested in Athens on Thursday against the planned introduction of private universities, a reform that has riled the country's higher education community.
Back from the dead: Ivory Coast on verge of remarkable AFCON triumph
Ivory Coast's victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Wednesday leaves them just 90 minutes away from completing arguably the most remarkable turnaround in major international tournament history.
Senegal civil society calls for mass action over delayed election
Senegalese civil society groups on Thursday urged mass action after this month's presidential poll was deferred to December, as President Macky Sall sought to quell public outcry and faced global pressure.
Pakistan counts votes with Khan in jail, mobile networks shut down
Counting was underway Thursday after millions of Pakistanis voted in an election marred by rigging allegations and a shutdown of mobile phone services, while the country's most popular politician Imran Khan languished in jail.
Argentina's Milei likens Hamas attack on Israel to the Holocaust
Argentina's President Javier Milei on Thursday likened Hamas's attacks on southern Israel to the Holocaust, after touring a kibbutz targeted in the October 7 raids.
Xi and Putin accuse US of 'interference' in call
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin accused the United States of "interfering" in their countries' affairs during a telephone call on Thursday, the Kremlin said.
ArcelorMittal profit falls after Kazakhstan mine disaster
Global steel giant ArcelorMittal Thursday posted a tenfold drop in net profit in 2023, taking hits from a withdrawal from Kazakhstan following a fatal mining accident and from its faltering Italian operations.
UEFA president Ceferin won't seek re-election in 2027
Aleksander Ceferin said Thursday he would not seek a fourth term as UEFA president in 2027 despite the approval of controversial reforms that would enable him to extend his mandate.
Gucci owner Kering profits slump in 'trying year'
French luxury giant Kering on Thursday reported a drop in 2023 earnings but vowed to press on with its investment strategy to put flagship brand Gucci "back on track".
French actor Godreche accuses second director of abuse
French actor Judith Godreche Thursday accused director Jacques Doillon of sexually abusing her when she was 15, the second such charge she has made after alleging another director raped her while she was a minor.
Lava erupts for third time on volcano-hit Iceland peninsula
Glowing lava spewed early Thursday from a new volcanic fissure on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, the third eruption to hit the area since December, with authorities raising the alert level as a key water pipe was threatened.
England stick after Wales twist for Six Nations clash
England named an unchanged team for the first time in over four years on Thursday when coach Steve Borthwick announced his side to play Wales in the Six Nations.
UEFA president Ceferin says won't stand for re-election in 2027
Aleksander Ceferin said Thursday he would not seek a fourth term as UEFA president in 2027 despite the approval of controversial reforms that would enable him to extend his mandate.
Never boared: Barmaid becomes France's first pig pedicurist
A French bartender is riding high on the hog after setting herself up as a pig pedicurist.
Unions join Spanish farmer protests on third day
Spanish farmers blocked roads across Spain on Thursday for the third day running to protest against heavy regulation and cheaper imports, with the country's main farmers' unions joining the demonstrations for the first time.
Stock markets mostly advance as investors track company earnings
European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday as investors tracked a raft of company results and the outlook for interest rates.
S. Africa's Ramaphosa under pressure in state of the nation speech
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday give his most important state of the nation address in an election year when his ruling party risks losing its parliamentary majority for the first time.
Rights court faults France for kettling at 2010 demo
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday found France guilty of unlawfully employing a controversial police tactic to encircle protesters during a 2010 demonstration.
Gaza war paralyses Israeli tourism for third year
In Israel's biblical city of Nazareth, the basilica is empty, restaurants and shops that usually thrive on Christian pilgrims are closed, and many hotels have been shut for months.
Iraq slams US after strike kills pro-Iran commander
Iraq on Thursday condemned a US air strike that killed a senior commander from a pro-Iran armed group accused of having been involved in attacks on American troops in the region.
France's Galthie shows 'solidarity' with Scotland team selection after Ireland humbling
Head coach Fabien Galthie admitted France were experiencing "a difficult moment" after their 38-17 humbling by Ireland but added he still had faith in his players for Saturday's Six Nations away match against Scotland.
Germany sends frigate to help secure Red Sea shipping
A German navy frigate set sail for the Red Sea on Thursday with the aim of protecting commercial ships from attacks by Yemeni rebels, as part of a planned European Union mission.
Sri Lanka readies for challenge in Afghanistan ODI series
Sri Lanka won their one-off Test match against Afghanistan by 10 wickets, but skipper and captain Kusal Mendis said Thursday they face a tougher challenge on the eve of their three-match ODI series.
'The Crown' props prove popular at London auction
The UK sale of sets, costumes and props from the hit Netflix drama "The Crown" was due to end Thursday after several showpiece items smashed estimates and netted tens of thousands of pounds.
Toney not certain to leave Brentford, says Frank
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has claimed Ivan Toney could stay with the club next season despite interest from Premier League rivals.
Del Monte guards in Kenya accused of beatings, rapes, killings
"The instructions were very clear: when you see a thief, you chase him until you arrest him and you beat him up brutally," says Daniel Kamau Wainaina, a former security guard on a Kenyan pineapple plantation owned by US food giant Del Monte.
Shipping giant Maersk's profit sinks, warns of Red Sea risk
Shares in shipping giant Maersk dived on Thursday after it warned of an uncertain 2024 earnings outlook linked to an oversupply of container vessels and Yemeni rebel attacks in the Red Sea.
Senegal president seeks calm after election-delay outcry
Senegal opposition groups tried to mobilise Thursday after President Macky Sall sought to quell widespread public outcry at the delay to this month's presidential election, which has also drawn international condemnation.