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No surprise to Carrick he's still Man Utd manager
Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Thursday he was "here to do my job" as he insisted he needed "no assurances" over his future at Old Trafford.
French businessman Roux de Bezieux takes over 2030 Winter Olympics after leadership turmoil
High-flying businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux vowed Thursday to deliver an "enchanted moment" as he was unveiled as the new head of the organising committee of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.
Two dead in rock spire collapse at tourist site in Turkey's Cappadocia
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall caused a rock spire to collapse in Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cappadocia region on Thursday, killing at least two people, officials said.
Tech jitters pull down Wall Street stocks
Wall Street's main stock indices flashed red Thursday as investors dropped shares in the parent company of Google following results that flamed concerns over whether the global technology boom can be sustained.
ECB holds rates steady after Lagarde says to quit early
The European Central Bank on Thursday held interest rates steady despite rising inflation fuelled by the Iran war energy shock, just hours after President Christine Lagarde announced she would step down early.
Alaska governor orders probe into election same-name 'spoiler'
Alaska's governor has ordered a probe into allegations that the campaign of a Democratic candidate for the US Senate recruited a man with the same name as her Republican opponent to run for office in a bid to siphon off votes.
US economy posts strong growth, inflation stubbornly high in challenge to Trump
The United States posted strong economic growth in the third quarter, but the Fed's preferred inflation gauge also accelerated, the Commerce Department said on Thursday, in a mixed economic bag for US President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm polls next week.
Gang-plagued Haiti sets election dates for 2027
Haiti will hold elections in July and October next year, authorities said, in what would mark the first polls in the crisis-stricken country in more than a decade.
What we know about Spain's deadly train crash
At least 69 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday, in Spain's deadliest rail disaster since 2013.
Neville warns managers can need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on
Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.
ECB chief Lagarde to step down early, triggering succession race
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down in February, months before her term ends, officials said Thursday, kicking off a race to succeed her against a turbulent backdrop in the eurozone and further afield.
French businessman takes over 2030 Winter Olympics amid leadership turmoil
High-flying businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux was on Thursday unveiled as the new head of the organising committee of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.
'Horrific' Russian drone strike kills 14 at Ukraine train station: Kyiv
A Russian drone slammed into a busy platform at a railway station in Ukraine's Dnipro on Thursday killing at least 14 people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called a "horrific" attack that demands a response from Kyiv's allies.
Russell Brand found monogamy 'difficult', wife tells UK rape trial
The wife of British comedian and actor Russell Brand testified Thursday at his trial for rape and sexual assault, saying he had found monogamy "difficult" but became an "amazing" husband.
VW says 'no time to lose' to slash costs after 5.8 billion euro loss
German carmaker Volkswagen said Thursday that it needed to redouble cost-cutting efforts after its quarterly loss deepened to 5.8 billion euros ($6.5 billion) amid intense Chinese competition.
Dubai building that saw city's rise from desert due for demolition
When it was built on the edge of the desert more than four decades ago, one 15-storey building rose proudly above what was then a quiet, unassuming Dubai.
Australia lead by 100 after Inglis century
Josh Inglis completed his century before Australia were bowled out for 429 – a first innings lead of 100 – on the third day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday.
Duckett's best lifts England to 386-5 in Sri Lanka dead rubber
Opener Ben Duckett smashed his highest score in one-day internationals to propel England to 386-5 in their dead rubber game against Sri Lanka in Lahore on Thursday.
Martin to ride with broken wrist in Malaysian MotoGP practice
Championship-chasing Jorge Martin will risk racing with a broken wrist in Friday's opening practice for the Malaysian MotoGP.
Stock markets diverge on corporate earnings, tech jitters
Stock markets diverged Thursday as investors weighed a fresh batch of corporate earnings against growing concerns over whether the global technology boom can be sustained.
England forward Toney to stand trial for alleged assault in June 2028
England striker Ivan Toney will face trial over an alleged assault at a nightclub in June 2028, it was announced Thursday.
'Horrific' Russian drone strike kills 13 at Ukraine train station: Kyiv
A Russian drone slammed into a busy platform at a railway station in Ukraine's Dnipro on Thursday killing at least 13 people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called a "horrific" attack that demands a response from Kyiv's allies.
Warrican's five-wicket haul leads West Indies fightback in Bangladesh Test
West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets to bowl Bangladesh out for 272 before the visitors reached 134-4 on the second day of the opening Test on Thursday.
Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has warned his side to expect no let-up from Brighton this weekend when the teams meet again just days after a dramatic cup tie.
Oil majors reap bumper profits as Mideast war drives prices
Oil and gas giants Shell and TotalEnergies on Thursday reported soaring quarterly net profits as the Middle East war pushed up hydrocarbon prices -- and the cost of living around the world.
Ukraine says at least 13 killed in Russian attack on train station
At least 13 people were killed Thursday when a Russian drone slammed into a crowded platform at the Dnipro railway station in central Ukraine, where trains were parked, authorities said.
Christine Lagarde: unifying ECB chief in turbulent times
Christine Lagarde, who will step down in February 2027 as president of the European Central Bank, has been seen as a unifying leader who headed the institution in turbulent geopolitical times and sought to strengthen it for a more uncertain world.
Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 69
Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 69 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones.
ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down in February 2027, months before her term expires in October next year, the Frankfurt-based institution said Thursday.
Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win
World number one Elena Rybakina secured the year-end top ranking after beating fellow Kazakh Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 at the Pan Pacific Open in Japan on Thursday.
A year on, Tanzanians mourn election massacres in 'state of terror'
A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.
Rains bring relief to Indonesian city weary of fire haze
Residents and firefighters in an Indonesian city long shrouded in a toxic haze brought on by months of wildfires rushed outside dancing and chanting as rain this week brought a welcome respite.