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Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse wins Nobel literature prize
The Swedish Academy on Thursday awarded the Nobel literature prize to Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse, whose plays are among the most widely staged of any contemporary playwright in Europe.
Global stocks edge higher but oil sinks
Asian and European stocks rose Thursday after modest Wall Street gains as investors kept a wary eye on US bond yields, while oil sank further on stubborn demand fears.
China deny North Korea sixth weightlifting gold at Games
China's Tian Tao denied North Korea a sixth Asian Games weightlifting gold when he won the men's 96kg division on Thursday from Ro Kwang Ryol, who took silver.
Japan match 'another final', says Pumas veteran Creevy
Argentina take on Japan in Nantes on Sunday in both team's last Pool D match, with veteran Pumas hooker Agustin Creevy describing it as "another final".
At least 14 dead, 102 missing in India glacial lake burst
Indian rescue teams searched on Thursday for 102 people missing after a devastating flash flood triggered by a high-altitude glacial lake burst killed at least 14, officials said.
Alcaraz 'feels ready' for Shanghai after Beijing disappointment
Shanghai Masters top seed Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he was ready for the tournament and would change what he did wrong in Beijing, where he crashed out of the China Open this week.
MCC punishes members involved in spat with Australia cricketers at Lord's
Marylebone Cricket Club has expelled one member and suspended two others following an ugly altercation with Australia players during the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.
Bangladesh accepts first uranium for Russia-backed nuclear plant
Bangladesh on Thursday received the first uranium delivery for its Russia-backed nuclear plant, a project aimed at bolstering its overstretched energy grid but complicated by sanctions on Moscow.
Gauff glides into China Open quarter finals
US Open champion Coco Gauff shook off an indifferent first-set performance to glide into the women's quarter-finals of the China Open with victory over Russia's Veronika Kudermetova in Beijing on Thursday.
Empty feeling as fans trickle in for Cricket World Cup opener
England and New Zealand opened the Cricket World Cup on Thursday faced with a largely empty stadium -- and those in the crowd donned tops and face-paint in the national colours of India.
Controversial or safer pick for Nobel literature prize?
The Nobel Prize in Literature to be announced Thursday could go to an overtly political author like a Kremlin critic, or crown a safer or lesser-known writer, experts say.
Irish and Scots set for punchy World Cup encounter, says Kleyn
A lot is at stake in Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool match with Scotland and the atmosphere is set to be even more febrile as there is a "little bit of animosity" between them, former Irish lock Jean Kleyn has claimed.
Three arrested for selling gun, ammo to Thai mall shooting suspect
Thai police on Thursday arrested three men accused of selling a gun and ammunition to a 14-year-old suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at a Bangkok mall.
Lutsenko gifts Fedorov gold in Asian Games road race
Young Kazakh rider Yevgeniy Fedorov was gifted gold by decorated teammate Alexey Lutsenko as they crossed the line nearly six minutes ahead of the rest in the Asian Games men's road race on Thursday.
Show me the money: countries dangle rewards for Asian Games glory
Countries desperate for Asian Games success are dangling houses, money, cars and even government jobs as incentives to athletes to bring home medals from Hangzhou.
Curtain up on Cricket World Cup and battle for survival
Defending champions England took on New Zealand in the opening game of the Cricket World Cup on Thursday at the start of a marathon tournament which could dictate the event's place in the future of the sport.
Largest climate fund seeks cash for developing nations
The world's largest climate fund was seeking fresh cash at a donor conference on Thursday, with all eyes on what the United States will provide for vulnerable nations impacted by climate change.
At least 10 dead, 102 missing in India glacial lake burst
Indian rescue teams searched on Thursday for 102 people missing after a devastating flash flood triggered by a high-altitude glacial lake burst killed at least 10, officials said.
One person dead in Taiwan from Typhoon Koinu's record winds
Typhoon Koinu left at least one person dead on Thursday as it grazed Taiwan's southern tip, lashing the island with the strongest winds it has ever recorded and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes.
Global markets follow US lead with gains
Asian and European markets posted modest gains Thursday, rebounding from previous losses after a strong lead from Wall Street.
Chow Yun-fat laments Chinese censorship at BIFF
Hong Kong film legend Chow Yun-fat on Thursday lamented China's "difficult" censorship while conceding the mainland market's crucial financial importance for filmmakers.
Musk's X strips headlines from news links
Elon Musk's social media platform X has stripped headlines from news articles shared by users, in a move likely to further worsen relations with media groups.
Fedorov leads Kazakh one-two in Asian Games road race
Kazakh rider Yevgeniy Fedorov was handed gold by star teammate Alexey Lutsenko as the pair crossed the line ahead by nearly six minutes in the Asian Games men's road race on Thursday.
Galthie wary of 'wounded' Italy as quarters beckon
France coach Fabien Galthie has warned his team not to underestimate a "wounded" Italy ahead of their decisive Rugby World Cup Pool A match on Friday.
Basque brothers Lucu and Ollivon -- From village people to the bright lights
The village of Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle is not too well known outside of the Pyrenees mountains it nestles in between, let alone throughout France but on Friday eyes from across the globe will be focused on its two most famous sons.
European security summit clouded by Azerbaijan snub
Europe's quest to build a common geopolitical purpose brought four dozen of its leaders to Granada on Thursday, but its credibility suffered a blow when the Azerbaijani president stayed away.
Taiwan to probe firms over Huawei chip plants in China
Taipei has said it will investigate if Taiwanese firms that helped Huawei build semiconductor factories violated US sanctions against the Chinese tech giant.
'A form of pain': China basketball fans pile in after latest loss
Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men's national team on Thursday after the hosts' agonising 77-76 defeat to the Philippines in the Asian Games semi-finals.
Typhoon Koinu brings record winds, knocks out power in Taiwan
Typhoon Koinu grazed the southern edge of Taiwan on Thursday, lashing the island with the strongest winds it has ever recorded and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes.
Second suspect arrested over disappearance of young men in Mexico
A second suspect in a kidnapping, torture and murder investigation in Mexico has been arrested, prosecutors said Wednesday, after grisly images of them leaked, prompting public fury.
China, Japan battle for Games basketball gold as He fulfils dream
Women's basketball takes centre stage at the Asian Games on Thursday when hosts China clash with Japan for gold while neighbours North and South Korea fight it out for bronze.
Bangladesh swamped by record dengue deaths
In the crowded fever ward in Bangladesh's Mugda hospital, every bed is taken, as the country struggles in the grip of its deadliest dengue outbreak.