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Gaza aid conference presses for ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday opened a conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza by calling for a "ceasefire", echoed by other delegates looking to support the Palestinian territory under bombardment by Israel since the October 7 attack by Hamas.
UK minister condemned for attacking policing of pro-Palestinian protests
British interior minister Suella Braverman sparked outrage on Thursday for accusing police of double standards before a politically charged pro-Palestinian rally on Armistice Day, the latest incendiary rhetoric from the hardline Conservative.
Fierce street-by-street combat rages in Gaza City
Israeli troops and Hamas were locked in heavy, close quarters fighting in Gaza City on Thursday, including a 10-hour battle that Israel said toppled one of the Palestinian militants' "strongholds".
Girona visit Rayo aiming to extend surprise Liga lead
Surprise La Liga leaders Girona face Rayo Vallecano on Saturday looking to accomplish what giants Real Madrid could not.
Macron calls for 'ceasefire' at Gaza aid conference
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a "ceasefire" in Gaza when he opened a conference on aid for the Palestinian territory, under bombardment by Israel since the October 7 attack by Hamas.
Miller says Afghanistan 'World Cup joy' with one eye on Maxwell and Australia
South Africa's David Miller hailed Afghanistan as "one of the joys of the World Cup" on Thursday but admitted thoughts were already turning towards their semi-final clash with Australia.
Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon closes over eruption fears
Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon geothermal spa said on Thursday it was temporarily closing as a precaution, after thousands of small recent tremors raised fears of a potential volcanic eruption.
EU court advisor recommends new ruling in Apple tax case
The European Court of Justice's top legal advisor recommended on Thursday that an EU court make a new ruling in the long-running 13-billion-euro ($14-billion) tax case between Apple and Brussels.
Cameron Smith sizzles to share of Hong Kong Open lead
Major winner Cameron Smith fired a seven-under-par 63 to grab a share of the lead after the first round of the Hong Kong Open on Thursday.
Spain PM strikes key deal with Catalan separatists: source
Spain's prime minister has clinched agreement with Catalan separatists, a source told AFP on Thursday, in a deal that will enable him to remain in power but that has raised tensions and sparked protests in the country.
Five things to know about the blockbuster GTA games
Rockstar Games, the studio behind the blockbuster Grand Theft Auto series, has said it will release the trailer for the next instalment in December, setting the gaming world abuzz.
Best of enemies: England-Pakistan cricket flashpoints
Cricket matches between England and Pakistan have often been fraught affairs, with rows over umpiring, allegations of ball-tampering, abandoned fixtures, court cases and a spot-fixing scandal all contributing to a tense relationship.
Sony raises annual forecast despite Hollywood strikes, PS5 woes
Japanese electronics titan Sony lifted its full-year net profit and sales forecasts on Thursday, citing strength in the company's gaming, music and image-sensor sectors.
Sony hikes annual outlook on strong game, music performance
Japanese electronics titan Sony lifted its full-year net profit and sales forecasts on Thursday, citing strength in the company's gaming, music and image-sensor sectors.
Indonesia inaugurates Southeast Asia's largest floating solar farm
Indonesia inaugurated a $100 million floating solar farm on Thursday, the largest in Southeast Asia, as it seeks more opportunities to transition to green, renewable energy.
Blinken warns N. Korea, Russia military ties 'growing and dangerous'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Thursday that military ties between North Korea and Russia are "growing and dangerous", and called on China to restrain Pyongyang.
Sony hikes annual sales outlook on strong game, music performance
Japanese electronics titan Sony lifted its full-year net profit and sales forecasts on Thursday, citing strength in the company's gaming, music and image-sensor sectors.
Armed rebellion risks break-up of Myanmar: junta-backed president
Myanmar's junta-backed president said the country is at risk of breaking apart if the military cannot crush a joint offensive by ethnic armed groups along the border with China, state media reported Thursday.
Picture this: how a throwaway camera helps Europe's homeless
A disposable camera gave Daniel Skupio a voice as he kept his mind off drugs and alcohol and built a new life.
Jokic leads Nuggets past Warriors in NBA thriller
Nikola Jokic scored 35 points as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-105 in a blockbuster showdown between the two NBA heavyweights on Wednesday.
All Blacks star Codie Taylor to miss most of Super Rugby season
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor will only play the tail end of the 2024 Super Rugby season because of an extended post-World Cup break, defending champions Canterbury Crusaders said Thursday as they unveiled their squad.
Thwarted Thai PM candidate Pita vows to run again: AFP interview
Thwarted Thai election winner Pita Limjaroenrat vowed Thursday to run for prime minister again, defying conservative forces that blocked him from the job earlier in the year and despite a looming court case.
Endangered Galapagos tortoises suffer from human waste: study
Endangered giant Galapagos tortoises continue to swallow plastic and other human waste despite a ban on disposable plastic items in the Ecuadoran archipelago, according to a study published Wednesday.
US, South Korea condemn North Korean arms transfers to Russia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday condemned North Korea for sending arms to help the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as he held meetings with top officials in key ally South Korea.
Israel pounds Gaza City as tens of thousands flee their homes
Israeli air strikes pounded Gaza City Thursday as soldiers battled street-by-street with Hamas militants, and tens of thousands of Palestinians desperate for safety fled their homes southwards in the besieged territory.
'Like a video game': Japan's gangs hire online
Risa Yamada grew up fatherless and struggled to find consistent work until she stumbled on an intriguing job listing: one of a growing number of advertisements posted on social media by Japanese criminal gangs.
Republican presidential hopefuls spar as Trump rallies nearby
Five Republican presidential candidates clashed on the debate stage Wednesday over Ukraine, China, abortion and the future path of the party, while saving some of their ire for the absent frontrunner, Donald Trump.
Indonesian presidential candidate evokes dictator's era
Maria Catarina Sumarsih protests weekly near Indonesia's presidential palace, hoping to get justice for her university student son who was shot dead by the army after the 1998 fall of dictator Suharto.
Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' fetches $139 mn at NY auction
One of Pablo Picasso's masterpieces, "Woman with a Watch," was sold at auction Wednesday night for $139.3 million by Sotheby's in New York, the second-highest price ever achieved for the artist.
Philadelphia Union down New England to book semi-final berth
Philadelphia Union booked their place in the semi-finals of the MLS Cup Eastern Conference playoffs on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution.
Female superhero team battles uncertain times in 'The Marvels'
Hollywood is no stranger to sequels. But few recent films have come saddled with as much backstory -- on and off the screen -- as "The Marvels."
'Like breathing poison': Delhi children hardest hit by smog
Crying in a hospital bed with a nebuliser mask on his tiny face, one-month-old Ayansh Tiwari has a thick, hacking cough. His doctors blame the acrid air that blights New Delhi every year.