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Victims of Vietnam tycoon's record scam count losses after sentence
A decade of selling diapers and baby products earned Nguyen Thi Huong a modest savings of $20,000 but her earnings vanished in Vietnam's biggest-ever scam that has seen the tycoon responsible sentenced to life in prison.
EU leaders talk tough on migration, but divided on action
Migration was at the top of the agenda as EU leaders met in Brussels on Thursday, with most governments keen to display a tough stance after hard-right gains in several countries, but little agreement on a course of action.
Global stocks climb as ECB cut rates and tech rebounds
European and US stock markets rose Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates and results from key chip maker TSMC calmed fears that the tech sector was struggling.
Biden heads to Germany to discuss Ukraine, Middle East
US President Joe Biden took off Thursday on a swift farewell trip to Germany, for talks with allies to shore up Ukraine's increasingly desperate fight against Russia.
US retail sales pick up pace in September
Retail sales in the United States accelerated in September, according to government data released Thursday, a positive sign for consumption as the election approaches.
Pakistan sense series-levelling win over England after Sajid heroics
Pakistan were in a strong position to win the second Test and level the series after removing both England openers on a tricky Multan pitch on Thursday with spinner Sajid Khan their hero.
Kenya deputy president falls ill during impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was thrown into disarray on Thursday after his lawyer said he had fallen ill and was in hospital.
Mbappe to keep any explanations for Swedish justice, 'if necessary' - lawyer
Kylian Mbappe, linked by media to being the target of a rape investigation in Sweden, is to keep any explanations for Swedish justice, "if necessary", his lawyer said on Thursday.
345,000 Gazans face 'catastrophic' hunger this winter: UN
Some 345,000 Gazans face "catastrophic" levels of hunger this winter due to falling aid deliveries, UN agencies said Thursday, warning of the persistent risk of famine across the Palestinian territory.
ECB makes back-to-back interest rate cuts as inflation falls
The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday, upping the tempo at which it is lowering borrowing costs as inflation in the eurozone cools faster than expected.
France's richest family, Red Bull in 'exclusive talks' for Paris FC takeover
The family holding company of France's richest man, the luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault, on Thursday said it was entering into "exclusive negotiations" to buy a majority stake in Ligue 2 football side Paris FC.
Public money 'must be at core' of new climate pact: UN's Stiell
The UN's climate chief said Thursday that money from rich countries "must be at the core" of a new deal to increase funding for poorer nations to combat global warming.
Russian MPs back ban on 'propaganda' of childless lifestyles
Russian MPs on Thursday approved the first reading of draft legislation banning the "propaganda" of childless lifestyles, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas.
New Zealand on top after India bowled out for 46 in rain-hit Test
New Zealand powered into a lead of 134 after fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke combined to devastating effect to dismiss India for 46 in the weather-hit first Test on Thursday.
UK's Lammy visits China in bid to reset London-Beijing ties
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit China this week, Beijing and Downing Street said Thursday, marking the first by a senior UK official since the election of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July.
What's next in Swedish rape investigation into Mbappe?
Following media reports that French football star Kylian Mbappe is being investigated for rape in Sweden, all eyes have turned to the Nordic country's legal system to know what happens next.
Nestle overhauls executive team as sales slump
Nestle's new CEO lowered sales growth expectations for 2024 and announced a leadership reshuffle on Thursday in what one analyst described as a "painful reset" for the global food giant.
US B-2 bombers strike Huthi facilities in Yemen: military
The United States on Wednesday conducted multiple B-2 bomber strikes on weapons storage facilities in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Huthi rebels, according to the US military and defense department.
Eurozone stocks climb as ECB rate cut looms
Paris and Frankfurt stock markets climbed and the euro traded mixed Thursday before an expected interest-rate cut from the European Central Bank as the eurozone faces weakening economic activity and falling price pressures.
Lebanon crowdfunded ambulances under fire in Israel-Hezbollah war
Lebanese data scientist and volunteer rescue worker Bachir Nakhal started a crowdfunding effort to buy new ambulances for south Lebanon months ago, fearing Israel's war in Gaza could spread to his country.
S Korean Nobel winner Han Kang hopes daily life 'won't change much'
Author Han Kang, the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize for Literature said Thursday that she hoped her daily life would not change too much after her historic honour.
Pakistan extend lead beyond 200 in second England Test
Pakistan rebuilt to extend their lead to 209 as they reached 134-5 at tea in the second Test after a three-wicket burst by England spinner Shoaib Bashir on Thursday.
Liam Payne: One Direction singer swept up by teenage stardom
Liam Payne, who died aged 31 after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, spent more than half his life in the public eye as a member of one of the world's most successful boy bands.
Zelensky defends 'victory plan' at EU and NATO
President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he explained his "victory plan" to EU leaders and NATO defence chiefs in Brussels.
Vietnam death row tycoon jailed for life in separate trial
A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for fraud totalling $27 billion was jailed for life Thursday in a related trial on money laundering charges, state media said.
Hard talk on migration tops agenda at EU summit
Plans to tighten rules on migration dominated the agenda as EU leaders headed into summit talks Thursday in Brussels that were set to crystallise a rightward shift in the bloc's rhetoric.
Beckham says Ratcliffe needs time to revive Man Utd
David Beckham is hopeful that minority owner Jim Ratcliffe will turn Manchester United's fortunes around but says it will take time to return to the "good old days".
Conway puts New Zealand in lead after India bowled out for 46
Opener Devon Conway powered New Zealand to 82-1 after the tourists bowled out India for their lowest-ever home total of 46 on day two of the weather-hit first Test in Bengaluru on Thursday.
New Japan PM sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine
Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday sent a ritual offering to a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long angered neighbouring countries, a spokesman for the site said.
S Korean court recognises misogyny as hate crime motive
A South Korean court has recognised misogyny as a motive for a hate crime, its spokesperson told AFP Thursday, a decision activists hailed as a breakthrough for women's rights.
Couche-Tard executives in Japan to push 7-Eleven deal
Executives from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard are in Japan in a bid to overcome resistance to their $47-billion takeover of 7-Eleven's parent but are being given the cold shoulder, according to interviews published Thursday.
Martin targets mistake-free Australia MotoGP as Bagnaia lurks
Championship leader Jorge Martin said Thursday a mistake-free weekend at the Australian MotoGP was his priority as he looks to fend off rival Francesco Bagnaia.