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Bank of England lifts interest rate to 14-year high
The Bank of England on Thursday hiked its interest rate by half a point to 3.5 percent, the highest level in 14 years, in a bid to cool sky-high inflation.
Family of dead activist take Palestinian Authority to ICC
The family of Palestinian activist Nizar Banat submitted a case Thursday to the International Criminal Court accusing top Palestinian officials over his death in custody, relatives told AFP.
Lithuanian firm makes stoves from car parts for power-starved Ukrainians
As winter temperatures plunge, a Lithuanian metal processing company has been turning used car parts into small stoves to keep war-weary and power-starved Ukrainians warm.
New Volkswagen boss eyes tapping the brakes on software drive
Volkswagen's new boss Oliver Blume will seek to rally the board and shareholders at back-to-back meetings from Thursday to support his strategy on a crucial automotive software that felled his predecessor.
ICC upholds conviction of Ugandan former child soldier
The International Criminal Court on Thursday threw out an appeal by Dominic Ongwen, a Ugandan child soldier-turned-commander in the Lord's Resistance Army, against his conviction for war crimes.
All-rounder Kuldeep puts India on top in first Bangladesh Test
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav shone with both bat and ball as India plunged Bangladesh into serious trouble on the second day of the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday.
Back from underworld: Greek city's cultural rebirth
It was the Greek city where the ancients flocked in the hope of learning the secret of life after death.
Going pro: Senegal's young gamers betting on eSport
Avid fans of the best-selling FIFA video game watched on a big screen as leading Senegalese gamers battled it out as virtual iterations of footballing royalty like Cristiano Ronaldo and Olivier Giroud.
Chalmers, McKeon crowned 100m freestyle short course world champions
Kyle Chalmers outswam Romanian sensation David Popovici to win the 100m freestyle title at the World Short Course Championships on Thursday, with Emma McKeon making it a golden night for Australia by claiming the women's crown.
Equities sink on Fed outlook, before Europe rate calls
Global stocks sank Thursday and the dollar rose after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again and signalled they would go higher to fight inflation.
Boris Becker: Tennis superstar snared by financial, personal woes
Boris Becker became an overnight sensation when he won Wimbledon as an unknown teenager but personal and financial troubles have dogged him since he hung up his racquet.
All-round Kuldeep puts India on top in first Bangladesh Test
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav shone with both bat and ball as India plunged Bangladesh into serious trouble on the second day of the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday.
Boris Becker released from UK jail for deportation: media
Former tennis superstar Boris Becker has been released from prison after serving a sentence relating to his 2017 bankruptcy, British media said on Thursday.
Fiji opposition calls for halt to election count after 'anomaly'
Fiji's opposition on Thursday demanded counting stop in the coup-prone nation's bitterly fought general election, alleging serious "anomalies" that put the poll's legitimacy in doubt.
Pakistan facing first-ever home whitewash against rampant England
Injury-hit Pakistan face the dread of a first-ever series whitewash at home when they meet a rampant England in the third and final Test in Karachi from Saturday.
EU faces subsidy race with US in trade spat
EU leaders met in Brussels on Thursday at a summit focusing on a trade dispute with key ally the United States that threatens to trigger a subsidy race between the economic superpowers.
EU legal advisor backs UEFA in battle with Super League
The European Court of Justice's top legal advisor said Thursday that football governing bodies UEFA and FIFA had acted within the law when they threatened to expel clubs or players who joined a proposed Super League.
Formidable France in familiar territory in World Cup final
The inspirational leadership of Didier Deschamps and a deep pool of talent have turned France into the most formidable force in international football as they prepare to face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final.
Shouting match, briefing war: Prince Harry takes aim at William
Prince Harry accused his brother William of a furious response to his plans to quit royal life but insisted he had few regrets about leaving in final docuseries episodes out on Thursday.
Medic's death highlights Covid strain on China hospitals
The death of a young medical student in China ignited concern Thursday over the strain on the country's healthcare system as staff battle a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases.
France train focus on Argentina as World Cup reaches climax
France and Argentina are gearing up for a heavyweight World Cup final that pits Kylian Mbappe against Lionel Messi in a hotly anticipated duel, with history on the line.
Iran blames US after being removed from UN rights body
Iran on Thursday accused the United States of orchestrating its removal from a UN women's rights body over its response to protests triggered by death of Mahsa Amini.
Bangladesh 37-2 at tea in reply to India's 404 in first Test
Mohammed Siraj dismissed Najmul Hossain on the first ball of the Bangladesh innings as the hosts made the worst possible start in reply to India's 404 in the first Test on Thursday.
Markets sink with Wall St on hawkish Fed outlook
Asian and European equities fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled US interest rates would go higher than expected and warned the world's biggest economy would grow less than expected next year, fanning fears a recession is on the way.
UK nurses stage unprecedented walkout
UK nurses on Thursday staged an unprecedented one-day strike as a "last resort" in their fight for better wages and working conditions, despite warnings it could put patients at risk.
Spinners Taijul, Mehidy see off India for 404 in first Test
Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam grabbed four wickets each as Bangladesh bowled out India for 404 in their first innings of the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday.
Bulgarians stock up on firewood as energy costs surge
Winter is closing in but the sound of chainsaws still reverberates on the forest-covered slopes of the mountains in northern Bulgaria, while horses stand ready to transport the freshly cut wood down the steep paths.
'It all fell on me': Russian mothers alone as draft exiles dads
Wrapped up in brightly coloured snowsuits, Yekaterina Filimonova cycles through Moscow's snow-blanketed streets with her three sons to their nursery.
Fiji opposition calls for halt to election count after midnight 'anomaly'
Fiji's opposition on Thursday demanded counting be stopped in the coup-prone nation's bitterly-fought general election, alleging serious "anomalies" that put the legitimacy of the vote in doubt.
Family of dead activist to take Palestinian Authority to ICC
The family of Palestinian activist Nizar Banat will submit a case Thursday to the International Criminal Court accusing top Palestinian officials over his death in custody, relatives told AFP.
Iyer misses ton but India grind on in Bangladesh Test
Shreyas Iyer missed out on a hundred but Ravichandran Ashwin hung on to help India to 348-7 at lunch on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Thursday.
Let the good times roll? Bangkok becomes Southeast Asia's weed Wild West
From sleek boutiques to rickety stalls, hundreds of cannabis dispensaries have sprouted across Bangkok following decriminalisation, but in a nation once infamous for tough drug laws, Thai vendors are asking: can the high times last?