The international future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hung in the balance after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad after learning that he would not start the game against Denma… Read moreRonaldo's Portugal future in doubt after walkout
Brazil's electoral court has ordered the takedown of "untrue" social media posts about the country's patron saint, the latest row at the end of a deeply divisive election campaign that will see President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva snub the mai… Read moreA saintly spat and debate snub: Brazil enters final campaign stretch
A condemned female murderer who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution by the US state of Tennessee was in critical condition and receiving "life-saving care," her lawyer said Thursday. Read moreFemale US inmate in critical condition after botched execution
The United States on Thursday told its European allies to help lower global diesel prices by releasing strategic reserves "immediately," with EU member states due to discuss the crisis on Friday. Read moreUS tells European allies to act 'immediately' to lower diesel prices
G20 trade ministers are at an impasse on countering excess industrial capacity, top US trade official Jamieson Greer said Thursday, an accusation often levied at China which rejects the criticism. Read moreG20 trade ministers fail to see consensus against overproduction
Bolivia's US-sanctioned Attorney General Roger Mariaca was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and drug trafficking, with police finding $300,000 in cash smuggled out of his house in an ambulance, the government said Thursday. Read moreBolivia's attorney general arrested on drugs, money laundering charges
Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts as fighting continued in northern Ethiopia. Read moreEthiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the co-pilot behind an attack on a flight to Israel had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination" as the United Arab Emirates said it was probing a possible terror link. Read moreNetanyahu says flydubai co-pilot indoctrinated as UAE probes 'terror' link
Russian drones on Thursday hit a major bridge in Kyiv for the first time since the start of the conflict with Ukraine, as Moscow stepped up its attacks on key infrastructure ahead of winter. Read moreTwo Russian drones hit major bridge in Kyiv
The Manchester City financial scandal threatens to tarnish one of Abu Dhabi's most dazzling showcases of "soft power" and confronts the United Kingdom with a delicate balancing act in preserving its long-standing ties with the Emirates. Read moreSpotlight on UK-UAE ties amid Manchester City scandal
The United States told Europe on Thursday to cooperate with Washington's efforts to lower diesel prices, while a top EU official said a US export ban of the fuel would be "unexpected." Read moreUS says 'in Europe's best interest' to cooperate on fuel supply
The British Museum will provide an audio-described tour of the Bayeux Tapestry after a visually impaired man objected to lack of provision for the blind and partially-sighted. Read moreLondon's Bayeux Tapestry show to offer audio tour for blind people
The United Nations said airstrikes on Thursday killed at least 10 civilians in Afghanistan, mostly children, after Pakistan said it targeted militants. Read moreUN says strikes on Afghanistan kill 10 civilians
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability." Read moreHegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%
Countries negotiating a world-first treaty to limit plastic pollution are less divided than before and a deal could be agreed in March, the diplomat chairing the talks told AFP on Thursday. Read morePlastic treaty talks chair sees deal possible in March
A Tennessee woman convicted of murder survived two lethal injection doses and was hospitalized on Thursday, her lawyers said, marking the state's second failed execution in months and prompting it to halt capital punishment this year. Read moreWoman in hospital after Tennessee's second failed execution in 2026
Israel's leader credited the pilot and passengers of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight with averting catastrophe on Wednesday after they overpowered a co-pilot who allegedly tried to crash the aircraft, forcing an emergency landing. Read moreIsrael PM hails Indian pilot of rerouted flight for averting disaster
US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a "damn good" AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. Read moreUS government's new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump
The Premier League has won a lengthy legal battle with Manchester City over financial impropriety, but the consequences could leave lasting damage for a league that has long since become the envy of world football. Read moreMan City scandal risks damage to Premier League's booming brand
The winner of this year's Fat Bear Week has been crowned after a nail-biting final -- and it's the son of a former champion. Read moreFirst Hollywood, now Fat Bear Week: nepobaby wins Alaska contest
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola threw his weight behind the club on Wednesday after a bombshell verdict on Premier League financial rule breaches plunged their future into serious doubt. Read moreGuardiola backs Man City after bombshell guilty verdicts
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had left the team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match. Read moreRonaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped
Google on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, releasing Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackers. Read moreGoogle restricts access to new AI model over safety concerns
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