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Anti-war film 'All Quiet on the Western Front' tops BAFTA nominations
"All Quiet on the Western Front" on Thursday tied as the most-nominated foreign language film in British cinema history, receiving 14 nods for glory at the upcoming BAFTA awards.
'No excuses' for troubled Everton - Lampard
Frank Lampard has told his struggling Everton players to take responsibility for the Merseysiders' slide into the Premier League relegation zone.
Tensions rise as thousands of protesters expected in Peru capital
Lima was on edge Thursday as thousands of protesters were expected in Peru's capital for an anti-government rally following weeks of unrest that have left 43 people dead.
Macron, Sanchez agree joint approach to US trade dispute
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spain's Pedro Sanchez on Thursday joined forces to call for a "proactive" European response to a brewing trade dispute with Washington over alleged protectionism.
Baldwin to face manslaughter charge over 'Rust' shooting
Alec Baldwin is to be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the accidental shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the low-budget western "Rust," a prosecutor said Thursday.
Pat Cullen: 'tenacious' leader of UK's striking nursing union
In the space of just a few months, Pat Cullen has become the public face of Britain's nurses, whose historic strike has laid bare a health service on its knees.
Retired London policemen charged with child sex crimes
London's police force, reeling this week from the exposure of a serial rapist in its ranks, said Thursday that two retired officers had been charged with child sex offences.
Struggling Rodgers questions focus of some of his Leicester squad
Under-pressure Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has questioned the focus of some of his players as the Foxes fight to stay in the Premier League.
Western allies pledge fresh weapons for Ukraine
A trio of European allies pledged missiles and artillery for Ukraine on Thursday as Kyiv urged partners to scale-up support "considerably" ahead of a major donor meeting.
COP28 a chance for 'hard questions' on fossil fuels: UN climate chief
Holding COP28 climate talks in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates is an opportunity to ask "hard questions" on fossil fuels, the UN's climate chief told AFP on Thursday.
Mali gets more warplanes, helicopters from Russia
Mali's military rulers received more warplanes and helicopters from Russia Thursday, an AFP correspondent noted, the latest in a series of deliveries from its new top military and political ally.
Ireland skipper Balbirnie out of Zimbabwe ODI series
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie has been forced to pull out of the one-day squad playing in Zimbabwe after he was struck on the helmet while batting, the team's medical chief said Thursday.
US takes 'extraordinary' steps to avoid looming default
The US Treasury began taking measures Thursday to prevent a default on government debt, as Congress heads towards a high-stakes clash between Democrats and Republicans over raising the borrowing limit.
Bayern sign goalkeeper Yann Sommer from Gladbach to replace Neuer
Bayern Munich have signed Yann Sommer from Borussia Moenchengladbach as a replacement for injured goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the German champions confirmed on Thursday.
UK horror film fest gains a worldwide reputation
There's no red carpet, glitzy awards ceremony or even a real cinema but UK film festival Horror-on-Sea, now in its 10th year, has carved a niche promoting independent movies that don't make the mainstream.
Rugby World Cup want tournament back on track despite latest Atcher accusations
Organisers of this year's Rugby World Cup in France said on Thursday they wanted to put the tournament back on an even keel after it was rocked again as former general manager Claude Atcher faces fresh accusations.
EU parliament head publishes list of gifts
The speaker of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has disclosed the many gifts she has received on behalf of the institution in the past year, as the scandal-hit institution seeks to rebuild credibility.
Ethiopia marks Epiphany with water, colour and prayer
Aboard canoes, motorboats and kayaks fashioned from papyrus stems, the faithful converged on a lake in central Ethiopia to celebrate the Orthodox holiday of Epiphany, known locally as "Timkat".
Bayern sign goalkeeper Yann Sommer from Gladbach
Bayern Munich have signed Yann Sommer from Borussia Moenchengladbach as a replacement for injured goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the Bavarian club confirmed on Thursday.
US poised for 'extraordinary measures' as debt limit looms
The US Treasury could start taking "extraordinary measures" Thursday to prevent a default on government debt, as Congress heads towards a high-stakes clash between Democrats and Republicans over raising the borrowing limit.
Man lost at sea says he survived on ketchup for 24 days
A man from the Caribbean island of Dominica says he survived 24 days lost at sea in a sailboat by eating ketchup before being rescued in Colombian waters, the country's naval authority said.
LIV Golf make breakthrough with first US broadcast deal
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour announced its first broadcast deal in the United States on Thursday, penning a 'multi-year' agreement with The CW Network, the tour said in a statement.
Iran impasse spells agony for families of 'hostages'
The scaling back of contacts between Iran and the West over the crackdown on the protest movement has intensified the anxiety and uncertainty of the families whose loved ones are held by the Islamic republic.
Second seed Jabeur knocked out of Australian Open
Ons Jabeur suffered a shock second-round exit at the Australian Open on Thursday, becoming the latest seed to fall at Melbourne Park.
Djokovic 'worried' by injury but makes Australian Open third round
Novak Djokovic said Thursday he cannot practise between matches and is worried that a hamstring injury could derail his bid for a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown.
Mixed results at P&G as consumers adapt to higher prices
Procter & Gamble reported a dip in quarterly profits Thursday, following a decline in sales as the consumer products giant offset lower volumes with price increases.
NFL to play five games in Germany and England next season
The NFL will play two regular season games in Germany in 2023, the league announced on Thursday.
Carbon capture: how does CO2 removal work?
With global temperatures still on the rise, even the most sceptical of scientists agree that carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is crucial to meet the Paris Agreement goal of capping global warming below two degrees Celsius.
In Spain, Macron, Sanchez ink treaty cementing bilateral ties
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spain's Pedro Sanchez inked a Franco-Spanish friendship treaty in Barcelona Thursday, as Paris seeks Madrid's support for its uncompromising stance in a brewing trade dispute with Washington.
Fire kills 15 at Armenian military barracks
A fire killed 15 servicemen and seriously injured three others in Armenia on Thursday after ripping through a military barracks overnight, the defence ministry said.
NFL to play two games in Germany next season
The NFL will play two regular season games in Germany in 2023, the league announced on Thursday.
Top India wrestlers to boycott competitions over alleged abuse
Top Indian wrestlers, including Olympic medallists and Commonwealth Games champions, announced a boycott of international competitions Thursday after one of them accused their federation chief and several coaches of sexually harassing athletes.