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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.

Hamas says US 'accomplice' in Israel Qatar attack as funerals held
Hamas accused the United States on Thursday of complicity in Israel's deadly attack on its negotiators in Qatar, lambasting Israel for seeking to kill off Gaza truce talks as Doha buried the dead.

ECB seeks to ease jitters over France crisis
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday she was "confident" officials would seek to reduce uncertainty as France's crisis rattles investor confidence, and suggested the bank was ready to intervene if needed.

Ed Sheeran to release eighth studio album
British popstar Ed Sheeran, who recently revealed an upcoming United States tour, will release his latest album "Play" on Friday.

Pakistan must 'focus on job' in highly charged India clash: coach
Coach Mike Hesson has told his Pakistan team to "focus on the job" in Sunday's highly charged Asia Cup clash with arch-rivals India.

UN Security Council to meet over drone raid in Poland blamed on Russia
The UN Security Council announced it would hold an emergency meeting Friday to discuss discuss violations of Poland's airspace, a day after Warsaw accused Moscow of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.

Scientists behind breakthrough cystic fibrosis treatment awarded top US prize
Cystic fibrosis was once a dire, likely deadly diagnosis, destroying a patient's ability to breathe and digest food -- but a revolutionary new treatment offers reason for hope.

New Forest boss Postecoglou shoulders great expectations
Nottingham Forest's new manager Ange Postecoglou is adamant he can handle the pressure of turning his club into trophy winners as he prepares for his debut against Arsenal on Saturday.
Charlie Kirk killer still at large as police find gun
The gunman who shot dead US right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk in a targeted killing remained at large Thursday but authorities said they have video images of the suspect and have recovered a "high-powered" rifle.

Belgian festival axes German orchestra over Israeli conductor
A Belgian festival said Thursday it stood by its decision to axe a leading German orchestra's performance over concerns about its Israeli conductor -- despite furious protests from Israel and Berlin.

Global stocks rise as no surprise on US inflation data
Global stock markets rose on Thursday as US inflation data that came in as expected reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.

US consumer inflation heats up but unlikely to deter rate cut
US consumer inflation rose last month to its highest level since January, government data showed Thursday, although analysts believe that this is unlikely to deter the central bank from an interest rate cut next week.

ECB holds rates as France crisis looms over meeting
The European Central Bank held interest rates steady again Thursday with inflation under control and trade tensions having eased, even as France's political crisis presents policymakers with a fresh challenge.

DR Congo survivors of IS-linked massacre say army, govt let them down
Residents of Ntoyo, a village in DR Congo's perennially volatile east, were preparing for a funeral on Monday when a column of armed men emerged from the forest and slaughtered 71 people, burning some of them alive.

Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto show
From "flying cars" to robots and self-driving buses, here are some of the innovations spotted at this week's Munich auto fair, IAA Mobility, one of the world's biggest:

President seeks end to crisis engulfing Nepal
Nepal's president said Thursday he was seeking an end to the crisis that has engulfed the Himalayan nation since deadly protests this week ousted the prime minister and left parliament in flames.

World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand is 'biggest game' for Springbok women
South Africa coach Swys de Bruin has urged his side to enjoy the "biggest game of your life" when they face champions New Zealand in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Chelsea face 74 charges over alleged breaches of agent rules
Chelsea were charged by the Football Association on Thursday with 74 alleged breaches of rules related to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022.

Poland calls emergency UN meeting over drone raid blamed on Russia
Poland said Thursday it had called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss violations of its airspace, a day after it accused Russia of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.