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Premier League champions Arsenal sign Greece winger Tzolis from Brugge
Arsenal have signed Greece winger Christos Tzolis on "a long-term contract", the Premier League champions announced on Thursday.
AI-led boom in IPOs raises concerns about a bust
This has been a banner year for stock listings, thanks largely to AI firms, but the massive size of the operations raises questions about whether the markets can continue to absorb them.
French Jewish DJ sues after activists disrupt gig: lawyer
A French Jewish DJ who has become embroiled in the latest cultural boycott campaign linked to Israel's war in Gaza has filed a complaint against campaigners who disrupted one of her appearances last weekend, her lawyer said Thursday.
Klopp expected to be named new Germany coach on Friday
Jurgen Klopp is widely expected to formally take over as the new head coach of the German men's national football team, with the German Football Association (DFB) calling a press conference for Friday.
Venice film festival promises Pattinson, Oasis and Musk doc
British star Robert Pattinson's latest film, "Oasis" brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, as well as a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk are all set to feature at the Venice Film Festival this year in September.
ECB holds rates as Iran war flare-up threatens to drive prices higher
The European Central Bank on Thursday kept its key deposit rate unchanged at 2.25 percent and said it was "closely monitoring" the inflationary impact of the Middle East war amid fresh fighting.
ASEAN calls for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow
Foreign ministers from fuel-stressed Southeast Asia called for freedom of navigation in international straits on Thursday as they wrapped a week of meetings largely overshadowed by the US-Iran war.
MEXC's "Kickoff Fest" Trading Event Concludes with Top Individual Reward of 27,352 USDT
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has concluded its 40-day "Kickoff Fest" trading event, which ran from June 11 to July 21, 2026 (UTC). During the event, the top individual reward reached 27,352 USDT, with the event attracting 289,088 participants across 101 countries and regions.
Ford and Geely to form joint venture at struggling Spain plant
US carmaker Ford and China's Geely will create a joint venture at Ford's troubled Valencia plant in eastern Spain, where they plan to produce four new models for the European market, the companies said on Thursday.
Oil soars close to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks
Main oil contract Brent North Sea surged toward $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping, raising fears that the Middle East war is widening.
Russia warns US against Ukraine arms sales in Manila meeting
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Washington against making "unacceptable" arms deliveries to Ukraine during a Thursday meeting in Manila with US counterpart Marco Rubio, Moscow said.
India's angry Gen Z protesters say Modi must fix accountability
Student protests in India demanding education reforms grew on Thursday despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowing a crackdown following a string of exam paper leaks.
New UK PM announces tax cut for struggling pubs
The UK government Thursday announced a tax cut for struggling pubs, clubs and live music venues as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to ease the cost of living crisis.
Barca sign Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros ($33 million) including potential add-ons.
Supporters flood India's 'cockroach' protesters with food
Supporters from across India are literally feeding "cockroach" education-reform protesters camped in the capital, sending a deluge of pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and tea.
EasyJet profits nosedive on Mideast war
British airline EasyJet, the target of a multi-billion-pound takeover battle, said Thursday that profits plunged in the third quarter as the Middle East war sent jet fuel prices soaring.
Modi vows punishment for exam leaks fuelling India protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam leaks that has fuelled student anger, in his first direct comments tied to major protests challenging his government.
EU fines Google 890 mn euros, risking US fury
The European Union on Thursday slapped Google with fines worth 890 million euros ($1 billion) in a move that risks escalating tensions with the United States.
Norway set to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga
Norway's football chief told The Times they are set to make a formal complaint to FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban because it has put "the whole game at risk".
Iran vows to continue strikes in Mideast war
Iran vowed on Thursday to keep striking the region so long as it remains under attack, as the Middle East war spread to new fronts with Tehran's Houthi allies attacking Saudi shipping in the Red Sea.
France evacuates thousands of tourists as fire rages in pine forest
Smoke rose from crackling pine trees Thursday as a wildfire gained ground on the coast of southwestern France, forcing more than 10,000 tourists to evacuate camping sites and other holiday accommodation.
Floods in northeast India kill at least 41
Floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 41 people in India's northeast Assam state, officials said Thursday, as authorities pursued rescue and relief operations.
French Jewish DJ sues after activists disrupt stage show: lawyer
A French Jewish DJ who has become embroiled in the latest cultural boycott campaign linked to Israel's war in Gaza has filed a complaint against campaigners who disrupted one of her appearances last weekend, her lawyer said Thursday.
Nestle siphons off bottled water business into joint venture
Swiss giant Nestle said Thursday that it will create a joint venture for its bottled water business, which includes top-selling brands such as San Pellegrino, Source Perrier and Acqua Panna.
Nokia says AI, cloud boosted sales in second quarter
Finnish telecommunications equipment maker Nokia said that demand for its AI and cloud services drove sales higher in the second quarter, but restructuring charges ate into earnings.
Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave 'disaster'
More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo -- the highest number since records began 16 years ago, emergency services said Thursday.
Repsol says profit more than triples on higher oil prices
Spanish energy giant Repsol said Thursday it net profit in the first half of the year more than tripled, boosted by a surge in oil and gas prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Renault says sales stalled in first half
French auto giant Renault said Thursday that global sales stalled in the first six months of the year, held back by weaker Dacia sales in Europe.
TotalEnergies says profit doubled on Mideast war
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Thursday net profit doubled in the second quarter as conflict in the Middle East pushed up hydrocarbon prices.
EasyJet says profits nosedive on Mideast war
British no-frills airline EasyJet said Thursday that its profit tumbled in the third quarter as the Middle East war sent jet fuel prices soaring and dampened customer demand.
Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm
As the chairlift nears the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort in the Swiss Alps, screams of terror and delight suddenly pierce the air.
Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam fraud that has fuelled student anger, in his first direct comments tied to major protests challenging his government.