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Man Utd misery puts Carrick under pressure, Spurs feeling the heat
Michael Carrick needs a win at Fulham to ease the mounting pressure on troubled Manchester United while Tottenham are desperate for their first Premier League goal of the season against fellow strugglers Aston Villa.
US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war.
Prized Mexican relic returns on loan, two centuries on
A cherished 16th-century Mexican manuscript that tells the history of the Aztecs in pictograms went on display Thursday in Mexico City, nearly two centuries after it was whisked off to France.
Juventus, Palace cruise to Europa League wins, Bournemouth beat Sociedad
Juventus began their quest for Europa League glory with a 5-0 thrashing of NEC Nijmegen, while Bournemouth secured an impressive victory at Real Sociedad on their European debut on Thursday.
Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites
Venezuela has unblocked some news sites that had been censored for years, its telecom regulator said Thursday, just as US-backed political transition talks were set to resume.
Stocks climb as oil retreats, Fed calms inflation fears
Stock markets rose on Thursday a day after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected to cool inflation pressures, with falling oil prices also bolstering sentiment.
Samba stars on debut in Man City rout of Norwich
Floyd Samba enjoyed a dream Manchester City debut as the 17-year-old struck twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Norwich to set up a League Cup last 16 meeting against Brighton.
Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags
Polling stations opened early Friday in Russia's Far East, kicking off a three-day election that President Vladimir Putin's party is all but guaranteed to win in the fifth year of war with Ukraine.
Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes
Meta on Thursday moved to remove AI-generated videos targeting two women, including a British politician, after the tech giant's Oversight Board blasted its "fundamentally inadequate" safeguards against proliferating deepfakes.
Hispanics feel 'betrayed' on immigration, Republican warns Trump
US lawmakers from both parties attacked President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive Thursday, with a member of his own party warning that Hispanic voters who helped return him to the White House now "feel betrayed."
The Easter Island origins of buzzy Malkovich drama 'Wild Horse Nine'
Seeking inspiration for his next project, Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin McDonagh traveled years ago to Easter Island.
High-scoring Bears face Vikings in battle of NFL unbeatens
The Minnesota Vikings' defense will bid to shut down Caleb Williams in a battle of unbeaten teams on Sunday after the Chicago Bears quarterback fueled a record-breaking start to the NFL season.
Third body recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood
The body of a third hiker who was swept away in flash flooding that hit the Grand Canyon last month has been found, his family said Thursday.
'In our lane': Fed's Warsh defies Trump but still fighting for credibility
US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh delivered the interest rate hike this week that many economists think surging inflation required, defying President Donald Trump -- but questions about the central bank chief's credibility linger.
Harry makes first public appearance since return to UK
Prince Harry on Thursday made his first public appearance since his shock return to Britain from the United States with his family three weeks ago.
Trump admin makes major cut to endangered species protections
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as unlawful, officials confirmed Thursday, in a shift conservationists say could gut the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India sweep series 3-0
Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a record T20 century off 30 balls to set up a crushing 127-run win for India in the third match against Afghanistan and sweep the series 3-0 on Thursday.
Princess Diana's brother makes new explosive claims against Charles
Princess Diana's brother has unleashed a string of criticism against King Charles III in his new book, alleging the monarch was "giddily elated" the night his ex-wife died in a car crash, as Buckingham Palace issued a rare rebuke of the startling claims.
Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India sweep T20 series 3-0
Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a record T20 century off 30 balls to set up a crushing 127-run win for India in the third match against Afghanistan and sweep the series 3-0 on Thursday.
Ovechkin on Russian political video: 'I support my country'
NHL all-time scoring leader Alex Ovechkin explained his appearance in a Russian political video backing Vladimir Putin on Thursday by saying he supports his homeland.
English FA calls for Infantino to release World Cup sell-off documents
The chair of the English Football Association has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to release all the documentation relating to the abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
Can we shut down AI?
The debate over potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence has resurged in recent weeks, with researchers once again warning the technology could end humanity, and leaders of AI companies suggesting development needed to be slowed.
GM delivers first components for US interceptor missiles
General Motors has delivered its first components for Lockheed Martin interceptor missiles as the defense contractor boosts production to rebuild US stocks in the middle of the Iran war and to meet international demand, Lockheed said Thursday.
Teenager Sullivan named in new-look US squad
Sixteen-year-old talent Cavan Sullivan was named in a new-look United States squad on Thursday as head coach Mauricio Pochettino begins the long journey to the 2030 World Cup.
Trump admin overhauls key protection for endangered species
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as unlawful, officials confirmed Thursday, in a shift conservationists say effectively guts the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Travis Scott and Keith Richards feature on GTA VI soundtrack
Rockstar Games unveiled six tracks from the soundtrack of the video game "Grand Theft Auto VI" on Thursday, including songs by American rapper Travis Scott and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.
Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India post 221-7 against Afghanistan
India's Abhishek Sharma hit 100 off 30 balls against Afghanistan, the fastest T20 international century by a Test-playing batte, as he guided the team to 221-7 on Thursday.
AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing
An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself.
Macron hosts Lebanon security talks to back 'indispensable' army
The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to to drum up international support for the cash-strapped Lebanese army which President Emmanuel Macron described as "indispensable" for bringing stability to the country.
Pochettino rings changes for USA friendlies
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday named a new-look 28-man roster for upcoming international friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with only 13 members of the USA's World Cup squad included.
Final rally of season in Saudi Arabia cancelled due to Middle East conflict
The final round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday.
Alonso says Chelsea ambition 'very clear' after end of Boehly era
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea's ambition was "very clear" after Clearlake Capital took full control of the Premier League club, ending Todd Boehly's chairmanship.