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The driver who Canadian police believe deliberately crashed his bus into a day care, killing two children, was being evaluated by psychiatrists Thursday, officials said as mourners laid flowers and lit candles at the site.

Credit Suisse stocks plunged nearly 15 percent on Thursday as the scandal-plagued Swiss banking giant posted its biggest annual loss since the 2008 financial crisis -- and warned it expects to stay in the red in 2023.

More than 200 detained members of Nicaragua's opposition were freed Thursday and flew to the United States, in a surprise gesture by President Daniel Ortega, who has faced pressure over growing authoritarianism.

South Africa captain Sune Luus believes 25,000 fans packed inside Newlands on Friday will inspire an opening win at the Women's T20 World Cup even if her parents fail to make it.

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua says he is still feeling fresh as he targets his first win since 2020 after putting "his heart" back into boxing.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged the Security Council to authorize the opening of new cross-border humanitarian aid points between Turkey and Syria to deliver UN aid to earthquake victims.

American composer and pianist Burt Bacharach, who has died aged 94, wrote dozens of songs with lyricist Hal David which have gone down in pop/soul history.

Veteran scrum-half Conor Murray will start for Ireland in a Six Nations clash with titleholders France on Saturday that Irish head coach Andy Farrell said has "a bit of spice about it".

Major stock markets pushed higher Thursday as traders toasted some strong earnings as well as takeover talk, offsetting concerns about the need for more interest-rate hikes to cool strong inflation.

The first stages of a World Bank revamp are set to begin by April, amid a push for lenders to evolve and meet global challenges like climate change, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has told his side they will have to raise their game against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday if they are to make it two wins out of two in the Six Nations.

Martin Odegaard says there are "no limits" to what Arsenal can achieve this season as the Gunners hunt down their first Premier League title for 19 years.

Minke whale excrement is "worth its weight in gold" as it plays an important role in fertilizing phytoplankton and thereby reducing the cetacean's carbon footprint, according to a Norwegian study.

The production and use of nitrogen fertilisers accounts for five percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, which can be massively reduced with a few available interventions, a new study said Thursday.

Wales boss Warren Gatland says the door is not shut on Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric after he omitted the veteran forwards from his squad for the Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.

The United States and Britain announced sanctions Thursday on the Russian intelligence-linked Trickbot group known for hacking hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic and stealing financial data.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris faces up to seven weeks on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury, the club's assistant manager Cristian Stellini confirmed on Thursday.

Chile has announced a nighttime curfew in regions where forest fires have been blazing for more than a week, leaving at least 24 people dead, a military chief said on Thursday.

По приказу антисоциального  военного преступника и российского диктатора Владимира Путина (70), российские военные силы вторглись в мирную Украину 24 февраля 2022 года, разрушив 74 (семьдесят четыре) года мира в Европе.Путин и его российские солдаты бомбили, пытали, убивали, насиловали, грабили, похищали, перевоспитывали. Миллионы людей бежали, тысячи мирных жителей были убиты российской армией и ее преступным наемным отрядом "Вагнер", возглавляемым военным преступником Евгением Пригожиным (Евгений Викторович Пригожин) (61).

Hopes faded Thursday of finding more survivors after the earthquake that killed nearly 20,000 people in Turkey and Syria, as the first UN aid reached Syrian rebel-held zones.

The number of foreign tourists visiting Russia collapsed last year due to the impact of Western sanctions imposed on the country following its military operation in Ukraine and strict Covid restrictions in China, industry professionals said Thursday.

Ukraine's urgent request for western warplanes to boost its war capabilities against Russia poses a host of challenges that make an early delivery of such aircraft unlikely, experts said Thursday.

Legendary American pop composer Burt Bacharach, whose prolific output provided a chart-topping playlist for the 1960s and 70s with hits like "I Say a Little Prayer," has died in Los Angeles aged 94, US media said Thursday.

It was a moment encapsulating the unspeakable pain of the Turkish earthquake: a father holding his 15-year-old's hand, the only thing visible after her body was crushed by concrete.

Three ancient cities suffered widespread destruction in Monday's massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria: Antakya, Sanliurfa and Aleppo.

British energy giant Shell has been hit with a new lawsuit over climate change, with activist investors accusing the company's leadership of mismanaging risks to the company.

The Church of England's governing body on Thursday endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples, after hours of acrimonious debate highlighted deep Anglican divisions on the issue.

Gold medallist James Crawford admitted to feeling confident heading into the men's super-G after a pre-race inspection revealed near-ideal snow and course conditions for the Canadian.

The UK said Thursday it was aware of "potential escalatory risks" in equipping Ukraine with more Western weaponry, while playing down the prospective delivery of older Typhoon fighter jets.

Veteran scrum-half Conor Murray will start for Ireland in their much-anticipated Six Nations clash with titleholders France on Saturday.

Milan's 245-year-old La Scala entered the digital age Thursday, launching its own TV channel that will broadcast live operas, ballets and concerts, and allow people to re-watch shows from their sofa.

Images from U2 spy planes showed that the Chinese balloon that flew over the United States last week was unmistakably equipped for collecting intelligence and not weather data, a US official said Thursday.