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Members of UK Jewish group launch broadside on Gaza war
Members of the largest organisation representing British Jews have said Thursday they can no longer "turn a blind eye" to the Gaza war and that "Israel's soul is being ripped out".
One million Haitian children face 'critical' food shortage: UN
More than one million children in Haiti are suffering "critical" food shortages as a result of chronic violence, displacement and restricted access to humanitarian aid, the UN children's agency said Thursday.
Spring snow storm wreaks deadly havoc in the Alps
More than a metre (3.3 feet) of snow fell in a few hours in the Alps as a rare spring storm left at least one dead and caused widespread chaos.
Man Utd buy time to make miserable season 'special', says Amorim
Manchester United can turn a miserable season into a memorable one, Ruben Amorim said Thursday after watching his Red Devils mount a stunning fightback to beat Lyon 5-4 and 7-6 on aggregate to reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Netflix earnings top forecasts despite economic turmoil
Netflix on Thursday reported quarterly earnings slightly better than analysts expected, saying it is staying focused on what it can control as the overall economy is roiled by US President Donald Trump's trade war.
Thomas three clear at RBC Heritage after sizzling 61
Justin Thomas fired a sensational 10-under-par 61 to open up a three-shot lead after the first round of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage at Hilton Head in South Carolina on Thursday.
Man Utd beat Lyon in Europa League epic, Spurs and Athletic Bilbao reach semis
Harry Maguire headed in the winner as Manchester United produced an astonishing extra-time comeback on Thursday to beat Lyon and set up a Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, while Tottenham Hotspur are also through to the last four after beating Eintracht Frankfurt.
Frankfurt's Goetze sidelined with leg injury
Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Mario Goetze is set for a stint on the sidelines with a muscle injury sustained in the 1-0 home Europa League loss to Tottenham, coach Dino Toppmoeller said Thursday.
Trump and Italy's Meloni talk up EU tariff deal hopes
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni hit an optimistic note about a possible US-EU tariffs deal Tuesday as the far-right Italian prime minister mounted a charm offensive at the White House.
Spurs players 'never lost belief', says Postecoglou
Embattled Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou said Thursday's 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, which sent them to the Europa League final four, showed his side still believed in his system.
Man Utd stun Lyon in nine-goal Europa League classic to reach semis
Manchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in a remarkable Europa League quarter-final to progress 7-6 on aggregate on Thursday.
Netflix earnings in first quarter of 2025 top forecasts
Netflix on Thursday reported quarterly profit of $2.9 billion as revenue grew 13 percent with help from recent subscription price hikes.
Trump says US 'talking' to China on tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States was in talks with China on tariffs, adding that he was confident the world's largest economies could make a deal to end a bitter trade war.
Salvadoran soldiers stop US senator near prison holding expelled migrant
Salvadoran soldiers on Thursday barred a US senator who is in the country to seek the release of a man wrongfully deported by President Donald Trump's administration from visiting the prison where he is held.
Solanke penalty sends Spurs to Europa League semis
A first-half Dominic Solanke penalty sent Tottenham to a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday and into the semi-finals of the Europa League 2-1 on aggregate.
CAF crackdown after trouble in African club matches
Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Mouloudia Alger of Algeria were the clubs hardest hit financially on Thursday after a crackdown by the CAF disciplinary board.
Hamas signals rejection of Israel's latest truce proposal
Hamas late Thursday signalled rejection of Israel's latest truce proposal and called for a "comprehensive" deal to end the 18-month-long war.
France hails 'positive process' as Europe, US discuss Ukraine ceasefire
France on Thursday hailed talks on the Ukraine war between top US and European officials during which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed a US peace plan.
Trump talks up EU tariff deal as Italy's Meloni visits
US President Donald Trump said he would "100 percent" reach a tariffs deal with the European Union as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia led a charm offensive at the White House on Thursday.
Trump insists he could fire independent Fed Chair Powell
US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that he could force out the head of the independent Federal Reserve, lashing out after Jerome Powell warned of tariffs-fueled inflation.
Google has illegal monopoly in ad tech, US judge rules
A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine.
Trump softens on Zelensky, says mineral deal coming 'soon'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he doesn't hold Volodymyr Zelensky "responsible" for Russia's invasion of his country but continued to criticize the pro-Western Ukrainian leader.
Jacks helps Mumbai beat Hyderabad in IPL
The Mumbai Indians batters and bowlers starred in a comfortable four-wicket victory overt Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
Countries must 'make the best' of new multipolar world: IMF chief
Countries have no choice but to "make the best" of the fragmentation of the global economy by boosting ties with regional and like-minded countries, the head of the International Monetary Fund said in an interview Thursday.
Heavy spring snow storm wreaks havoc in the Alps
An unusually heavy spring storm across the Alps sparked chaos on Thursday, as it dumped more than a metre of snow in some areas, shutting ski areas, roads, trains and schools as authorities urged people to stay home.
US judge rules against Google in online ad tech antitrust case
A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine.
Andreeva knocked out by Alexandrova in Stuttgart last 16
In-form teenager Mirra Andreeva crashed out of the WTA event in Stuttgart on Thursday after going down in straight sets to fellow Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova in the last 16.
Iran challenges four countries in UN court over jet it downed in 2020
Iran on Thursday filed a challenge at the International Court of Justice against Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and Britain over a UN aviation body's ruling against it related to the shooting down of a passenger plane in 2020.
'Not at 50' - Alonso sets retirement limit
Spain's Formula One 'golden oldie' Fernando Alonso set a date on his retirement on Thursday, saying he won't be behind the wheel "at 50".
Macron praises US-European-Ukraine talks as 'important occasion for convergence'
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed rare talks involving top US, European and Ukrainian officials as a "very important occasion for convergence" as Kyiv's allies seek to rekindle stalled ceasefire efforts amid transatlantic tensions.
Verstappen dismisses Red Bull exit fears
Max Verstappen has brushed aside fears of a possible Red Bull exit, saying on Thursday "I'm just focusing on driving".
Italy's Meloni, Trump talk up EU trade deal hopes
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump talked up the chances of cutting a tariff deal for the European Union, as Rome's far-right leader led a charm offensive at the White House on Thursday.