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Man City must 'stick together' during crisis, says Haaland
Erling Haaland said Manchester City must "stick together" in uncertain times after being found guilty of over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.
Russia forcing Kyiv into 'survival' mode before winter, mayor tells AFP
The wave of Russian strikes that have pummelled the Ukrainian capital, hitting bridges and key infrastructure in recent weeks have pushed Kyiv into survival mode ahead of the winter, the city's mayor told AFP on Thursday.
CAS opens hearing into Senegal AFCON title appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco.
Closing arguments begin in Maradona death trial
Argentine prosecutors began presenting their closing arguments Thursday at the trial over the death of football icon Diego Maradona, arguing that he was abandoned to his fate by a "chaotic" medical team.
UK police agree searches for ex-prince Andrew's homes 'unlawful': judge
Former prince Andrew won a UK legal challenge over searches of his royal homes after police agreed the warrants they obtained were "unlawful", a High Court judge disclosed Thursday.
UEFA president Ceferin to stand for re-election in 2027
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Thursday told the 55 member national associations of European football's governing body that he would stand for a final re-election next year.
After botched US execution, Christa Pike walking, mentally 'foggy': lawyer
The convicted US killer who survived a botched execution was walking around her hospital room though she was mentally "foggy," her lawyer said in an interview broadcast Thursday.
Canadian poet and classicist Anne Carson wins 'crazy' Nobel
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson for her modern twists on Greek mythology and antiquity that have inspired new forms of writing.
Nearly 300,000 Nepalis at flood risk: study
More than 1,400 people were killed and 5,000 remain missing after catastrophic floods hit Nepal in August -- and a new study Thursday warned nearly 300,000 people face similar risks.
'Stunned' Madrid mourns pensioner who sparked housing protests
One of hundreds of housing protesters camping in central Madrid, Aitana Lopez felt duty-bound to pay tribute to a pensioner whose eviction sparked a movement that culminated in early elections.
Riyadh kindergarten hit by interception debris as Houthis say targeted airport
The Saudi civil defence agency said a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by debris from a missile interception on Thursday, after Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted the capital's airport.
High school students turn out for new protests across France
High school pupils across France launched a fresh day of protests on Thursday, despite government attempts to ease a crisis that has rocked the country for days.
Alex Bodi mizează, alături de CRIF, pe investiții transparente și pe prevenirea riguroasă a spălării banilor
Antreprenorul român Alex Bodi acordă o atenție deosebită prevenirii spălării banilor în cadrul planurilor sale actuale de investiții și dezvoltare internațională. Colaborarea contractuală cu CRIF urmărește să asigure un cadru solid pentru verificarea clienților, a partenerilor de afaceri și a legăturilor dintre companii. Obiectivul prioritar este respectarea permanentă a reglementărilor aplicabile în domeniul prevenirii și combaterii spălării banilor (AML) și, implicit, protejarea proiectelor sale economice împotriva riscurilor juridice, financiare și reputaționale care pot fi evitate.
Bid by Italy's Intesa bank to take over MPS gets boost
The main shareholders of Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) have boosted the chances of a takeover by Intesa Sanpaolo -- a deal that would create the eurozone's second-largest bank.
Gulf Labs, Part of Thailand’s $27 Billion GULF Group, Goes Live as an Injective Validator
The multifaceted collaboration combines network validation, tokenization and stablecoins, national distribution, education, and institutional infrastructure.
Stablecoins Are Quietly Becoming Business Infrastructure, NOWPayments Data Shows
SaaS and eCommerce increased their combined share from 48.26% to 55.54%, while Trading moved from 14.07% to 13.15%.
EU okay for winter despite 'historically low' gas stocks: operators
The European Union is capable of meeting demand for gas this winter but its reserves are at "historically low" levels and will need to be monitored, the ENTSOG operators' association said Thursday.
Oil surges, stocks sink as US reportedly eyes new Iran strikes
Oil prices soared more than five percent Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's midterm elections, risking further supply disruptions.
Rwanda to host F1 Grand Prix: sources close to both sides
Rwanda will host an F1 Grand Prix, sources in the government and close to the sport's governing body told AFP Thursday, marking the first race in decades on the African continent.
Woman in botched US execution walking, mentally 'foggy': lawyer
The convicted US killer who survived a botched execution was walking around her hospital room though she was mentally "foggy," her lawyer said in an interview broadcast Thursday.
EU top diplomat says bloc in favour of UN Lebanon peacekeepers' extension
Visiting EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told AFP on Thursday that the bloc favoured avoiding a security vacuum and extending a UN peacekeeping mandate in south Lebanon, where Israel invaded while fighting Hezbollah.
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 'crazy' Nobel
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson for her modern twists on Greek mythology and antiquity that have inspired new forms of contemporary writing, the Swedish Academy said.
Farhan hopes Pakistan's new combination takes off in Sri Lanka T20Is
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan hopes a new combination without star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi will come good against Sri Lanka in their Twenty20 International series starting in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Antonelli and Russell to run different Mercedes aero packages in Singapore
Kimi Antonelli said Thursday he would continue to run the new Mercedes car specification at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, but admitted it could be "a challenge" on the slow and twisty Marina Bay Circuit.
Teenager Andreeva seals China Open semi-final with Bartunkova
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) at the China Open on Thursday, powering into a semi-final clash with Nikola Bartunkova.
WTO hikes 2026 trade growth forecast on AI boom
The WTO on Thursday sharply raised its global trade growth forecast for 2026, with merchandise trade riding the AI boom and proving more resilient than expected amid the Middle East crisis.
Britain's Burnham says open to Germany joining warplane project
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Thursday that he was open to having Germany join a next-generation fighter jet project, after the collapse of a Franco-German warplane programme.
'I love that challenge': Hamilton prays for rain in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he would love a wet race at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend after rain in Malaysia a week ago saw him drive masterfully to finish third despite starting on unsuitable dry tyres.
Kovac's tough love has Dortmund dreaming of title charge
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac is defying his critics so far this season, having guided the team to their best start to a Bundesliga campaign in over a decade.
G.Bissau moves towards postponement of December general election
Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission announced Thursday that conditions had not been met to organise its December 6 presidential and legislative vote, which was meant to restore civilian rule after a coup last November.
China announces candidate for WHO chief
China announced Thursday it had put forward a candidate to lead the World Health Organization -- a move that could signal intent to expand its influence at the WHO after the United States quit, even though questions persist about Beijing's transparency over the Covid-19 pandemic.
Verstappen out to settle 'unfinished business' at Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen said Thursday he was determined to settle his "unfinished business" at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he has never won.