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Russian Olympic Committee suspended by IOC over Ukraine move
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday suspended Russia's national Olympic body with "immediate effect" for violating the territorial integrity of Ukraine's membership.
Cheika names Isa as No 8 in injury-enforced change for Wales quarter
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to his starting XV to play against Wales in the World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday, bringing in Facundo Isa at No 8 to compensate for the loss through injury of Pablo Matera.
World Cup fever as fans tie up hospital beds for India-Pakistan clash
Cricket crazy fans desperate to witness Saturday's World Cup blockbuster between India and Pakistan will sleep in hospitals, a source told AFP, rather than hotels where some prices have been hiked by up to 10 times their standard rates.
'Raining bullets' in Ecuador city in throes of narcos
On a normally quiet street, two men lie dead surrounded by blood and bullet casings, the latest victims of a series of executions that have become a daily affair in Ecuador's port city of Guayaquil.
Stock markets edgy, oil prices rise on conflict, steady US inflation
Stock markets were edgy while oil prices rose Thursday tracking the Israel-Hamas conflict, as latest data showed US consumer inflation data holding steady in September.
Young frogs may camouflage selves as animal poo: study
The young offspring of a frog native to Southeast Asia display an "unusual colour pattern", probably to camouflage themselves "as animal droppings" to escape predators, according to a study.
Korda holds off Shelton to battle into Shanghai semi-finals
Sebastian Korda reached his first Masters semi-final as he battled back to tame fast-rising fellow American Ben Shelton 6-7 (10/12), 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in Shanghai on Thursday.
Musk's X rebuffs disinfo claims on Israel violence
Elon Musk's social media platform X has defended itself against claims from the European Union that it is failing to tackle disinformation around the violence in Israel and Gaza.
UK govt's climate advisers issue warning over net-zero shift
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak softening the pace of Britain's net-zero agenda will make its targets harder to achieve while costing people more, his own government's climate advisers said Thursday.
Gibraltar votes in closely fought election
Gibraltar votes on Thursday in a tight election which could affect talks on a deal settling the tiny British overseas territory's ties with the European Union following Brexit.
Kenyan court dismisses challenge over GM crops
A Kenyan court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging a government decision to allow the importation and cultivation of genetically modified crops to help combat its food crisis.
Israel-Hamas war a 'new cloud' over world economy: IMF
The war between Israel and Hamas has cast a shadow over the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Morocco, with warnings Thursday that it has darkened the outlook for an already sluggish global economy.
US consumer inflation holds steady in September
Consumer inflation held steady in the United States last month, according to government data released Thursday, giving policymakers some reprieve in their battle to tamp down price increases.
Springboks out to stop 'big impact' of Dupont
South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Thursday it was up to the Springboks to limit the impact of France captain Antoine Dupont on the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Frankie Dettori scraps retirement plans to ride in USA
Jockey Frankie Dettori has ditched plans to retire from horse racing, announcing on Thursday that he will continue his career in the United States
De Kock shines as South Africa make 311-7 against Australia
Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa made 311-7 in their group game against five-time champions Australia.
US 'always by your side', Blinken tells Israel in war with Hamas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed on a visit to Israel Thursday that the United States will "always" back it but said the Palestinians also have "legitimate aspirations" not represented by militant group Hamas.
'Helpless': How a massacre unfolded at Israel music festival
Osher and Michael Waknin wanted to celebrate friendship, love and freedom. The twins in their 30s "organised parties all over Israel... They were always happy kids," their sister said.
Ex-PSG boss Galtier takes job in Qatar
Former Paris Saint-Germain coach Christopher Galtier has returned to management three months after leaving the French champions, taking over at Qatari side Al Duhail.
EU climate chief says 'no official decision' on China wind subsidies probe
The European Union's climate chief said Thursday that "no official decision" had been taken on whether to investigate China's subsidies for its wind power industry, following talks with her counterparts in Beijing.
US will 'always be there by your side': Blinken in Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed on a visit Thursday that the United States will "always" back Israel but said the Palestinians also have "legitimate aspirations" not represented by militant group Hamas.
Stock markets, oil prices advance tracking inflation, conflict
Stocks markets and oil prices rose Thursday tracking the Israel-Hamas conflict, while the dollar steadied awaiting more US inflation data.
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone escapes jail in UK court fraud case
Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday received a non-custodial sentence after pleading guilty in a UK court to charges of failing to declare a multi-million-pound trust in Singapore to the British tax authorities.
New Zealand seek to emulate All Blacks at Cricket World Cup
Kane Williamson said the legacy of the All Blacks inspires New Zealand's cricketers as he prepares to return from a long injury layoff to captain the team at the World Cup.
Red Cross says in contact with Hamas, Israel over hostages
The International Committee of the Red Cross is in contact with Hamas and Israel to try to facilitate the release of hostages taken into Gaza, the organisation said Thursday.
Kenya court blocks lifting of logging ban
A Kenyan court on Thursday barred the government from lifting a ban on logging but allowed the felling of several thousand hectares of mature forest.
Irish have shed the 'fall off a cliff' mentality, says Farrell
Ireland have grown to be at ease with being ranked number one in the world, head coach Andy Farrell said, making it one less challenge to contemplate heading into the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand on Saturday.
Williamson returns to captain New Zealand at Cricket World Cup
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said Thursday he was "excited" at the prospect of facing Bangladesh in a World Cup clash in Chennai on Friday after a long injury layoff.
Greta Thunberg protests illegal wind turbines in Norway
Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on Thursday joined indigenous Sami activists protesting in Oslo against wind turbines still operating on reindeer herding land two years after a court ruled them illegal.
Postecoglou 'gave up' on fight to change Australian football
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he "gave up" the fight to transform Australian football, speaking of his intense frustrations as he battled to raise the profile of the sport in his home country.
Biggar to start for Wales in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
Warren Gatland has named influential playmaker Dan Biggar as starting fly-half for Wales in their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone admits fraud at UK court
Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday pleaded guilty in a UK court to charges of failing to declare a multi-million-pound trust in Singapore to the British tax authorities.