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Democrats vote to nominate Harris amid Trump race remark outrage
Kamala Harris will be confirmed as the Democratic US presidential nominee in an electronic vote that started Thursday, replacing the fanfare of in-person balloting that usually kicks off the party's national convention.
Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin killing were among 24 prisoners and two minors freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War, officials said.
Stocks flash red as economic worries weigh on markets
A US stocks rally fizzled out Thursday as economic data strengthening the case for a September US rate cut sparked worries about the economy slowing too much, while European stocks slumped on disappointing bank earnings.
Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Alcaraz closes in on Djokovic clash
Zheng Qinwen ended Iga Swiatek's 25-match unbeaten streak at Roland Garros on Thursday to become the first Chinese player to reach an Olympic Games singles final as Carlos Alcaraz marched closer to a showdown with Novak Djokovic.
Pakistan's second-largest city Lahore hit by record rain
Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore was deluged with record-breaking rainfall on Thursday, the national weather agency said, with hospitals flooded, power interrupted and streets in the metropolis submerged.
Starmer backs police after unrest as teen in court over UK stabbings
A teenager appeared in court Thursday charged with murdering three girls in a stabbing attack, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer met police chiefs to discuss how to tackle the violent protests that followed the killings.
Alcaraz into Olympic semis with performance fit for a queen
World number three Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to an Olympic Games showdown against Novak Djokovic on Thursday with a storming display which brought the queen of Spain to her feet.
Edinburgh Fringe play reimagines JK Rowling trans row
A new play criticising Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues comes to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Thursday.
Nigeria police fire shots, tear gas to break up hardship protests
Nigerian security forces on Thursday fired shots in the air and tear gas to break up protesters in the northern city of Kano and the capital Abuja as thousands joined rallies across the country against the high cost of living.
Biles, USA gymnasts inspiring Scheffler at Olympics
Scottie Scheffler said watching Simone Biles and her USA teammates win gymnastics gold earlier this week was inspiring ahead of his Olympics debut.
Vacationing Macron takes back seat during Games
French President Emmanuel Macron has opted to take a back seat during the Olympic Games after weeks of domestic political turmoil, heading to his Mediterranean holiday residence and leaving Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to oversee proceedings in Paris.
Coe confident of cross-country inclusion in Winter Olympics
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe expressed his confidence Thursday that cross-country running would soon be included in the Winter Olympics programme.
Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: Turkey
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan were released Thursday, the Turkish government announced, in one of the biggest East-West prisoner swaps since the Cold War.
Wall Street stocks rise on Meta results, US rate cut hopes
Wall Street's main indices rose Thursday as investors welcomed strong earnings by tech titan Meta and basked in economic data that favours a September cut in US interest rates.
French cabbies seek payout for lost Olympics revenue
French taxi drivers on Thursday demanded government compensation for lost revenue during the Olympic Games as traffic disruptions and fewer regular clients weigh on demand.
LIV star Niemann says Olympic qualifying rules unfair
Chile's Joaquin Niemann hit out at the qualifying criteria for the men's Olympic golf event after a strong first round on Thursday, saying it was unfair on him and other LIV players.
Coe hails 'universality' showcased in Netflix sprinting series
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe on Thursday hailed the impact that Netflix docu-series "Sprint" has had, saying it showcased the "universality" of track and field.
Maersk ups profit target by $2bn on Red Sea shipping woes
Danish shipping giant Maersk said Thursday it expects its underlying profit in 2024 to be $2 billion higher than its previous forecast as freight rates have increased amid the crisis in the Red Sea.
Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Djokovic, Alcaraz eye semis
Zheng Qinwen ended world number one Iga Swiatek's 25-game unbeaten streak at Roland Garros on Thursday to become the first Chinese player to reach an Olympic Games tennis singles final as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz target semi-final berths in the men's event.
Russia to free US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: US media
US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan are expected to be released by Russia as part of one of the biggest East-West prisoner swaps since the Cold War, according to US media Thursday.
Australian bronze medallist Montag pays tribute to Holocaust survivor grandmother
Jemima Montag wore a bracelet made out of part of her Holocaust survivor grandmother Judith's jewellery as she won Olympic bronze in the women's 20 kilometres walk on Thursday, saying afterwards "she is always with me".
Algeria boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds as Italian PM hits out
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test last year, pummelled her Italian opponent in 46 seconds at the Paris Olympics on Thursday to spark an angry reaction from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Narvaez leaves Ineos to join Pogacar's UAE team
Ecuadorian cyclist Jhonatan Narvaez is to leave Ineos after six years in the saddle in order to join Tadej Pogacar's UAE Team, the Tour de France winner's outfit announced on Thursday.
30 dead, dozens missing after torrential rain in central China
Torrential rains in China have killed at least 30 people and left dozens more missing, state media said on Thursday, as the country grinds through another summer of extreme weather.
Blinken hails closer ties with Mongolia in rare visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Mongolia on Thursday at the end of a 10-day tour of Asia, hailing growing ties with the landlocked democracy sandwiched between authoritarian powers China and Russia.
El Ghazi signs for Cardiff after Mainz row over Israel-Hamas posts
Cardiff have signed Anwar El Ghazi after a German court found he was wrongfully dismissed by former club Mainz for making comments about the war in Gaza on social media.
Zheng makes China history by reaching Olympic tennis final
Zheng Qinwen stunned women's world number one Iga Swiatek on Thursday to become the first Chinese player to reach an Olympic Games tennis singles final.
Gamers soak up the nostalgia as 'World of Warcraft' returns to China
Millennial gamers soaked up the nostalgia and embarked on fresh adventures in a land of orcs, mages and elves Thursday as "World of Warcraft" came back online in China.
India buoyant but not in Sri Lanka to 'chill': Rohit
India are still buoyant after their T20 World Cup triumph but skipper Rohit Sharma said Thursday his men were keeping focused ahead of their next engagement with Sri Lanka.
Imperious Yang dedicates women's walk Olympic gold to late father
China's Yang Jiayu dedicated her women's 20 kilometres walk Olympic title on Thursday in Paris to her father, who died in 2015.
Bank of England cuts rate for first time since pandemic
The Bank of England on Thursday cut its main interest rate for the first time since the Covid pandemic broke out in 2020, as British inflation has retreated in recent months.
After four hours sleep, Marchand starts bid for fourth gold
France's golden boy Leon Marchand was back in the pool Thursday after just four hours of sleep following his double triumph at La Defense Arena, as he began his bid for a fourth title at the Paris Games.