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Wolfsburg sink PSG to set up Women's Champions League semi with Arsenal
Wolfsburg will face Arsenal in the Women's Champions League semi-finals after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 on aggregate following a 1-1 draw at home on Thursday.
AI generator Midjourney pauses service over deepfake 'abuse'
Research laboratory Midjourney has paused free trials of its image-generation software after users cranked out realistic deepfakes including of former US president Donald Trump getting arrested and Pope Francis in a puffer jacket.
Amsterdam sex workers protest red light closure plans
Sex workers marched through Amsterdam on Thursday to protest against plans to move them from the famed red light district to a huge "erotic centre" on the outskirts of the city.
Those protruding T Rex teeth? They were covered by lips: study
Sorry, "Jurassic Park" and toymakers everywhere.
Tunisia should release critics of president: Amnesty
Tunisian authorities should release detainees arrested on "unfounded accusations of conspiracy" and drop their criminal investigation mostly targeting political opponents of President Kais Saied, Amnesty International said Thursday.
Bagnaia eyes landmark Argentina win as MotoGP laments fallen stars
World MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia targets a first Ducati win in Argentina on Sunday in a drastically reduced grid stripped of four riders injured in the chaotic season-opener in Portugal.
Horses part of Native American life earlier than thought: study
Native American people integrated horses into their communities much earlier than European colonial records suggest, according to an innovative study Thursday that combined archaeological and genetic analysis with Indigenous oral traditions.
Turkey set to become last NATO nation to ratify Finland membership
Turkey was on course Thursday to become the final NATO nation to approve Finland's membership of the US-led defence alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
'He might have died': Cycling star Van Aert in near-miss with cement truck
Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert "might have died" after almost falling under the wheels of a cement mixer truck while on a training run, a teammate said Thursday.
Herve Renard named coach of France women's football team
Herve Renard was on Thursday appointed as the new coach of the France women's football team after the sacking of Corinne Diacre, the French football federation announced.
T-Wolves center Gobert says NBA refs helping stars win
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert says NBA referees try to help teams with star players defeat teams from smaller markets with unfair foul calls.
US candidate Ajay Banga sole nominee to lead World Bank
Ajay Banga, the American pick to lead the World Bank, was the only candidate nominated for the position, the bank confirmed Thursday, paving the way for his likely appointment in the coming months.
Legendary UK guitar amp maker agrees Swedish takeover
Britain's Marshall Amplification, legendary maker of guitar amps used by rock icons including Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain, agreed Thursday to a takeover from Swedish speaker giant Zound Industries.
Arsenal 'unity' strengthens Arteta's belief in title charge
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's charge towards the Premier League title is being fuelled by his players' "unity and togetherness".
Charles warns Europe security under threat in German speech
King Charles III called Russia's war in Ukraine a threat to European democratic values Thursday in the first speech by a monarch to the German parliament but said allies like Britain and Germany can draw courage from their unity.
Meta vows EU privacy tweak after massive fine
Facebook owner Meta said on Thursday it would tweak how it collects data on users in Europe after it got fined for failing to ask for proper permission.
Pope working from hospital room as health improves
Pope Francis felt well enough to work from his hospital room Thursday, though it was not clear how long he would stay after he was admitted with a respiratory infection.
Top court rejects Iran bid for bank funds frozen in US
The International Court of Justice on Thursday rejected Iran's bid to unblock nearly $2 billion in central bank assets frozen by the US, but ruled Washington had illegally seized some other funds.
IOC chief Bach slams sport's 'politicisation' over Russia
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Thursday said it was "deplorable" that several European countries had criticised a move to readmit Russian and Belarusian athletes to world sporting competition.
Nine dead in crash of two US Army helicopters
Two US Army helicopters crashed during a nighttime training mission in Kentucky, killing all nine soldiers on board, a general said Thursday.
New rules bar human rights abusers from owning Premier League clubs
An individual who has committed human rights abuses will be unable to be an owner or director of a Premier League football club under new rules approved on Thursday.
Ageless Hodgson braces for Crystal Palace 'dogfight'
Former England boss Roy Hodgson says he does not feel old enough for retirement after being tempted back to Crystal Palace to take on the challenge of a Premier League relegation scrap.
Russia arrests US journalist on espionage allegations
An American journalist has been detained on suspicion of spying for Washington, Russia said Thursday, drawing immediate condemnation from the West and calls for the Wall Street Journal reporter's release.
Hat tip: Italy's Borsalino fedoras are back putting on the style
Humphrey Bogart, Michael Jackson and Al Capone had one thing in common. All were fans of the Borsalino fedora hat, which is now enjoying a comeback.
Sanchez key to Marseille's pursuit of PSG in Ligue 1
Alexis Sanchez has no intention of letting Paris Saint-Germain ease to another Ligue 1 title after helping drag Marseille back into a position from where they could yet catch their bitter rivals.
Stock markets climb as traders weigh interest rates outlook
Stock markets mostly moved higher on Thursday as banking sector worries eased and traders weighed central banks' interest rate plans in the wake of recent turmoil.
France's Macron dismisses unrest, promises drought action plan
President Emmanuel Macron announced new water-saving measures for France on Thursday as he sought to brush aside weeks of political turmoil after he imposed a deeply unpopular pensions reform.
Sporadic clashes in Kenya on third day of protests
Sporadic violence broke out in Kenya on Thursday, the third day of opposition demonstrations to protest at the government and the high cost of living.
US bank deregulation 'may have gone too far': Treasury Secretary
Recent banking sector turmoil is a reminder that work on reforms remains unfinished, and there is a need to "consider whether deregulation may have gone too far," US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to say Thursday.
'Sorry Charles!' French unions mark king's absence with banner
French unions on Thursday unfurled a giant banner opposite English shores to goad Britain's King Charles III after his first foreign state visit to France was cancelled.
Swiss court convicts four bankers over Putin cellist funds
Four bankers from a Russian bank's Swiss branch have been found guilty by a Zurich court over vast sums going into the accounts of a close confidant of President Vladimir Putin.
Streaming films more diverse than cinematic releases: study
Films released by streaming services are more racially representative and more likely to have female leads than those that debut in theatres, a study released Thursday showed.