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Raducanu, Wawrinka win Indian Wells openers
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu rallied from a break down in each set to beat Danka Kovinic 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday and reach the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000.
US banking shares hammered as stocks tumble ahead of jobs data
US banking shares plunged Thursday, weighing on the broader stock market after a mixed session on global bourses.
Ludlam backs 'Mad Dog' Genge to be brilliant England captain
Lewis Ludlam has no qualms about the leadership qualities of new England captain Ellis Genge after first encountering the "mad dog" prop as a teenager in schools rugby.
Russia pounds Ukraine with barrage of rare hypersonic missiles
Nine people were killed across Ukraine on Thursday, as Russia unleashed a barrage of high-precision missile and other attacks that triggered a wave of power cuts, including at Europe's biggest nuclear power plant.
Iran FM welcomes Arab outreach to Syria after quake
Iran's Foreign Minister welcomed during a trip to Damascus on Thursday Arab outreach to Syria's internationally-isolated government after an earthquake struck Turkey and the war-torn country last month.
Man Utd bounce back to beat Betis, Arsenal held by Sporting in Europa League
Manchester United bounced back from a historic thrashing by Liverpool to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie, while a 2-2 draw away to Sporting Lisbon gave Arsenal work to do to reach the quarter-finals.
US train company boss vows better safety after toxic derailment
The head of US rail operator Norfolk Southern pledged Thursday to improve safety practices and quickly address clean-up needs after its train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals in an Ohio town last month.
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia despite backtrack on 'foreign agent' bill
At least 30,000 protesters took to the streets of Georgia for a third day running Thursday despite the ruling party's promise to drop a controversial "foreign agent" bill reminiscent of Russian legislation used to silence critics.
NASA to reveal crew members in April for flight around Moon
NASA will announce the names next month of the four astronauts -- three Americans and one Canadian -- who will fly around the Moon next year, the head of the US space agency said Thursday.
Canada Soccer propose equal pay deal
Canada Soccer say their pay proposals for their men's and women's national teams will ensure equality and make the women's team the second best paid in the world.
China's Xi set to be handed third term as president
Xi Jinping is set to be handed a norm-busting third term as president on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become China's most powerful leader in generations.
Ex-Goldman banker sentenced to 10 years in 1MDB scandal
A US judge in New York on Thursday sentenced former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng to 10 years in prison following his conviction in the massive 1MDB bribery scandal.
Americans buying more vinyl than CDs for first time in decades
Vinyl records continued to translate their retro appeal into a steady resurgence, outselling compact discs last year in terms of units in the United States for the first time since 1987.
Russia pounds Ukraine with massive barrage of rare hypersonic missiles
Nine people were killed across Ukraine on Thursday, as Russia unleashed a barrage of high-precision missile and other attacks that triggered a wave of power cuts, including at Europe's biggest nuclear power plant.
To drill or not to drill: Biden to make decision on Alaska oil project
US President Joe Biden is poised to decide whether to pull the plug on a massive oil drilling project on Alaska's North Slope or allow it to go ahead.
Arsenal draw at Sporting, Roma beat Sociedad in Europa League
Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon could not be divided in an entertaining 2-2 draw in their Europa League last 16 first leg clash in Lisbon on Thursday.
Honduras authorizes morning-after pill
Honduras' first woman president, Xiomara Castro, on Thursday lifted a 14-year-old ban on the emergency contraceptive pill in one of the last countries to outlaw its use.
McIlroy struggles at Sawgrass as Ramey takes clubhouse lead
Rory McIlroy toiled as American Chad Ramey shot a bogey-free eight-under-par round of 64 to take the early first round clubhouse lead at the Players Championship on Thursday.
Italian PM vows harder line against traffickers at migrant shipwreck site
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledged to crack down on human traffickers Thursday, after leading her cabinet on a visit near the site of a migrant shipwreck that claimed at least 72 lives.
Chief exec for US derailed toxic chemicals train pledges better safety
The head of US rail company Norfolk Southern pledged Thursday to improve safety practices and to quickly address clean-up need after its train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals in an Ohio town last month.
Georgia's geopolitical future at the heart of its protests
The protests in Georgia reflect internal political turmoil over its geopolitical destiny in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, analysts say.
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia despite govt backtracking on controversial bill
At least 30,000 protesters took to the streets of Georgia for a third day running Thursday despite the ruling party's promise to drop a controversial "foreign agent" bill reminiscent of Russian legislation used to silence critics.
Stenmark backs Shiffrin to break his all-time World Cup record
US ski superstar Mikaela Shiffrin, who can break Ingemar Stenmark's all-time record of 86 World Cup wins this weekend, could "easily" go on to claim over 100 races on the elite circuit, the Swedish legend told AFP.
UN makes 'major breakthrough' to prevent Yemen oil spill disaster
The United Nations has bought a ship to remove oil and avoid a potentially catastrophic spill from a tanker decaying for years off the coast of war-ravaged Yemen, officials said Thursday.
Russia, UN set for Ukraine grain deal renewal talks
Russia and the United Nations will hold talks in Geneva on Monday on renewing the Ukraine grain export deal, with the UN saying the fate of millions rested on its extension.
Spain confirms three dead in mine collapse
Three people trapped deep inside a Spanish potash mine when a gallery collapsed earlier on Thursday have died, Catalan leader Pere Aragones said.
Sexton plays down talk of Ireland 'destiny' in Six Nations
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton brushed aside talk of destiny on Thursday as the world's top-ranked team prepare to take another step towards a possible Grand Slam in their Six Nations clash against Scotland.
Poor states' summit promised just $1.4 billion: UN
Just $1.4 billion in new loans and grants were promised at a UN summit devoted to the world's poorest nations where UN leader Antonio Guterres had appealed for massive aid, officials said Thursday.
Paris Olympics chief defends ticket pricing after criticism
The head of the Paris Olympics organising committee defended the ticketing system for the 2024 Games, calling the first phase of sales a "success" on Thursday despite complaints about high prices.
Stocks tread water as traders await US jobs data
Wall Street and European stock markets made modest moves Thursday as investors awaited US jobs data that could prompt the Federal Reserve to ramp up interest rate hikes.
Rescuers 'fear worst' for three trapped deep in Spain mine
Rescuers were struggling on Thursday to reach three people trapped deep underground after an accident at a Spanish potash mine, with officials admitting they "feared the worst".
Kooij takes revenge with Paris-Nice sprint win
Young Dutch rider Olav Kooij took his first significant road victory in the sprint at the end of the fifth stage of Paris-Nice as Tadej Pogacar retained the overall lead on Thursday.