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Bad Bunny to skip US in world tour, fears immigration raids
The wildly popular Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny says he will skip the United States during an upcoming world tour because he fears raids by immigration agents at his concerts.

Brazil's Bolsonaro faces prison after coup plotting conviction
Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday convicted firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup, sealing his fate with a 4-1 vote that could send him to prison for the rest of his life.

Brazil's Bolsonaro: US-backed firebrand facing future behind bars
As a military man Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro had a reputation for disobeying orders. As head of state from 2019 to 2022, he thumbed his nose at institutions.

DiCaprio stars in politically charged 'One Battle After Another'
Radical violence. Immigration raids. White supremacists. Leonardo DiCaprio's politically charged new movie "One Battle After Another" could scarcely be more timely.

Epstein birthday book renews pressure on Trump, other former pals
A decades-old book of cheerful, often lewd birthday messages has set off a political bomb in Washington -- helping bring down the British ambassador and inflaming the most perilous scandal of Donald Trump's presidency.

Brazil's Bolsonaro: US-backed firebrand at risk of future behind bars
As a military man Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro had a reputation for disobeying orders. As head of state from 2019 to 2022, he thumbed his nose at institutions.

FBI says 'rapid developments' in Charlie Kirk murder probe
US authorities investigating the killing of right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk said there had been "rapid developments" Thursday as they released pictures of a man they were hunting.

People misidentified as Charlie Kirk's shooter fear retaliation
Two people misidentified online as suspects in the fatal shooting of right-wing US activist Charlie Kirk told AFP Thursday they were terrified by the misinformation targeting them, as the manhunt for the real killer continued.

NBA trailblazer Jason Collins battling brain cancer
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league in 2014, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the league said in a statement on his behalf on Thursday.

Global stocks rise as US inflation data hits forecast
Global stock markets rose on Thursday as US inflation data came in as anticipated, reinforcing the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.

McIlroy five shots off European PGA lead after finding water on 18th
Rory McIlroy ended the opening day of the DP World (European) Tour PGA Championship five shots off the lead after finding water on the last hole at a rainswept Wentworth on Thursday.

Prince Harry 'loved' being back in UK on visit: spokesperson
Prince Harry "loved" being back in the UK, his spokesperson said Thursday, as the US-based royal wrapped up a visit that ended a nearly two-year estrangement from his father King Charles III.

Eagles and Chiefs clash in Super Bowl rematch
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs will have to take their game to another level if they want to avenge a Super Bowl defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in a mouthwatering rematch on Sunday.

Albania appoints AI-generated minister to avoid corruption
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Thursday he had appointed the world's first AI-generated government minister to oversee public tenders, promising its artificial intelligence would make it "corruption-free".

Allies bolster Poland air defence after drone raid blamed on Russia
France and Germany moved to bolster defence of Polish airspace Thursday as the UN Security Council called an emergency meeting to discuss Warsaw's accusation that Moscow launched a drone raid on its territory.

Litton guides Bangladesh to win over Hong Kong in Asia Cup T20
Skipper Litton Das top-scored with 59 as Bangladesh beat a spirited Hong Kong by seven wickets in their first match of the Asia Cup on Thursday.

Lyles and Alfred the targets in world 100m
Olympic champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred will take to the track in Tokyo on Saturday for heats of the 100m.

Ganna takes Vuelta stage 18 time trial victory, two protestors arrested
Filippo Ganna won stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, an individual time trial shortened for security reasons, while two protestors were arrested.

Man City 'keeper Donnarumma ready for challenge of world's best league
Manchester City's new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is ready to prove himself in the "best league in the world" after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

S.Africa's top court rules men can take wives' surnames
South Africa's top court ruled Thursday that men should be able to take their wives' surnames and a law that prevented this amounted to unfair gender discrimination.

Charlie Kirk killing: FBI releases photos of wanted man
US authorities investigating the killing of right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk released pictures Thursday of a man they were hunting, as Donald Trump paid tribute to a "giant of his generation."

Trump, other officials mourn Charlie Kirk amid 9/11 tributes
US President Donald Trump and other officials paid tribute to slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on Thursday as the country marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Belarus frees 52 prisoners, including veteran dissident, journalists
Belarus on Thursday freed 52 political prisoners, including an EU staff member, journalists, and dissidents -- a release mediated by the United States as Minsk seeks closer ties with President Donald Trump.

Acclaimed French director tackles 'commercial colonialism' in new film
In "The Fence," a haunting new film from Claire Denis, the celebrated French director returns to a theme she has explored throughout her career -- the shadow of colonialism in West Africa.

Bird flu outbreak shuts parks in Spain's Andalusia
Two world heritage attractions in Spain's popular tourist region of Andalusia were on Thursday among sites affected by a bird flu outbreak that has seen parks shut and animals slaughtered.
South Korean workers head home after US raid stunned ally
Hundreds of South Koreans detained in a US immigration raid flew out on Thursday, after a stunned Soul warned that the "bewildering" episode could have a chilling effect on future investment.

S.Sudan vice president charged with murder, crimes against humanity
South Sudan's Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity over an attack on a military base that killed more than 250 soldiers, the justice minister said Thursday.

Canada relish pressure ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia
Canada captain Alex Tessier said "pressure is a privilege" ahead of her team's Women's Rugby Cup quarter-final against underdogs Australia.

French doctor accused of serial poisonings was at first 'above suspicion'
A French doctor accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients, 12 of whom died, was "above suspicion" at the start of a probe in 2017, an investigator said on Thursday.

Madrid to host 2027 Champions League final
The 2027 Champions League final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday.

Ganna takes Vuelta stage 19 time trial victory, two protestors arrested
Filippo Ganna won stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, an individual time trial shortened for security reasons, while two protestors were arrested.

Postecoglou admits Spurs sacking 'not a surprise' despite European glory
Ange Postecoglou said he knew he was going to be sacked by Tottenham well before he ended their long trophy drought by winning the Europa League.