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'Like a horror movie': 770 km of fear for those fleeing Sudan's El-Fasher
Survivors of the bloody takeover of El-Fasher walked for days through the desert, past bodies and armed men who humiliated them, desperate to escape the Sudanese city now overrun by paramilitary forces.
Pfizer completes Metsera acquisition in deal worth up to $10 bn
US drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of biotech firm Metsera, closing a deal worth up to $10 billion after a fierce bidding war.
Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract
More than 3,000 striking Boeing defense workers on Thursday voted to end a strike over wage increases and retirement benefits, one of the longest work stoppages in the company's history.
Farrell says Hansen 'ready and able' to step-in at full-back for Ireland
Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes Mack Hansen has "the bit between his teeth" after being chosen to deputise at full-back in Saturday's clash with his native Australia in Dublin.
Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive
Star striker Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday in an African 2026 World Cup qualifying semi-final in Rabat.
Bad Bunny in box seat as Latin Grammys hit Vegas
Bad Bunny looks set for a big night on Thursday when the Latin Grammys, the biggest celebration of Spanish and Portuguese-language music, return to Las Vegas.
We need to talk about our fossil fuel addiction: UNEP chief
"Off Target," "Broken Record," "Closing Window": the UN Environment Programme's flagship reports have been warning for years that emissions must fall faster to avoid dangerous climate impacts -- but is the world listening?
Wales boss Tandy 'excited' to see Rees-Zammit start against Japan
Wales coach Steve Tandy said giving a start to Louis Rees-Zammit against Japan on Saturday was a "straightforward" decision.
UK artist turns 'money for old rope' into £1m art exhibition
British artist David Shrigley has piled tonnes of discarded rope into a London gallery and put a £1 million price tag on it, in a playful take on the phrase "money for old rope".
Nagelsmann backs Woltemade to shine for injury-hit Germany
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday backed Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade to lead the line for his injury-hit side in their 2026 World Cup qualification bid.
Zelensky sanctions associate as fraud scandal rocks Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday ordered sanctions on a former business partner at the heart of a corruption scandal that has sparked outrage in a nation exhausted by nearly four years of war.
Starbucks baristas launch strike on chain's 'Red Cup Day'
Hundreds of unionized Starbucks baristas kicked off an indefinite strike Thursday in cities across the United States, protesting working conditions and stalled labor negotiations.
Fiji unchanged for France Autumn Nations Series trip
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne announced on Thursday an unchanged starting lineup for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series game against France in Bordeaux.
All Blacks boss Robertson at ease with 'respectful' England challenge to haka
Scott Robertson insists New Zealand will have no qualms with a challenge to the haka from England at Twickenham on Saturday, so long as it is done "respectfully".
Stocks on the slide despite end of US shutdown
Global stocks slid back sharply on Thursday, dashing hopes that President Donald Trump's signing of a spending bill to end a record US government shutdown might enliven trading floors.
Church bells ring as France marks decade since Paris attacks
The bells of Notre Dame rang out Thursday as Paris marked 10 years since France's worst-ever peacetime attack, honouring the 130 people killed in a night of shootings and suicide bombings that scarred the country.
France scrum-half Serin commits for two more seasons to Toulon
France international scrum-half Baptiste Serin has extended his contract with French Top 14 side Toulon for two seasons until 2028.
Starlink, utilised by Myanmar scam centres, sees usage fall nationwide
Elon Musk's Starlink, whose internet services have been utilised by Myanmar scam centres, has seen its use across the country plummet since the end of September, according to estimates from regional internet registry Apnic.
YouTube superstar MrBeast opens pop-up park in Saudi Arabia
MrBeast, the world's most followed YouTuber with over 450 million subscribers, opened a temporary amusement park in Riyadh on Thursday, the latest celebrity drawn to Saudi Arabia as it aspires to become a major entertainment hub.
'Black Klimt' steps out of shadows and into political tug-of-war
A man walked into a Viennese gallery one day in the summer of 2023 looking to sell a Gustav Klimt painting. The person who greeted him thought it was a joke, and gently sent him on his way.
Study flags 'complicity' of oil-supplying states in Gaza war
Twenty-five countries shipped oil to Israel during its two-year offensive in Gaza, according to a report published Thursday by the nonprofit Oil Change International, which argued the same fossil-fuel system driving the climate crisis is also enabling "genocide."
US shutdown scorecard: Who cashed in, who crashed out
The longest government shutdown in US history was bruising -- a political knife fight that left everyone claiming victory while nursing hidden wounds.
'Bleak' future for seals decimated by bird flu, scientists warn
The world's largest species of seal has been devastated by bird flu, which has wiped out half of all breeding females at a key wildlife haven near Antarctica, scientists warned Thursday.
Australia turn to O'Connor in search of Ireland inspiration
James O'Connor has been summoned to revive Australia's faltering Autumn Nations Series campaign, with the veteran fly-half given the task of steering the Wallabies to a much-needed win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Mexican car industry fears higher tariffs on China will drive its demise
Mexico's car assembly industry, one of the biggest in the world, fears US President Donald Trump's tariff war will impede access to an increasingly indispensable component: digital dashboard touchscreens for which parts are sourced mainly in China.
Battle brews over Australia or Turkey hosting next COP
Diplomats chasing a good coffee at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil essentially have two choices: the Australians pouring flat whites, or the Turkish offering strong brews right next door.
Hansen and Prendergast start for Ireland against Australia
Ireland's Mack Hansen will make a first Test start at full-back against his native Australia on Saturday, with Sam Prendergast recalled at fly-half to face the Wallabies in Dublin.
McIlroy two shots off the lead as Kim top after round one in Dubai
Rory McIlroy took a big first step towards capturing a seventh Order of Merit crown when he opened with a six-under par 66 round on Thursday in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.
Stocks sluggish as US government shutdown ends
Stock markets were sluggish on Thursday after President Donald Trump signed a spending bill to end a record-long US government shutdown.
De Minaur knocks out Fritz to keep ATP Finals hopes alive
Alex de Minaur kept alive his chances of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after beating Taylor Fritz in straight sets 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 in Turin.
Ikitau and O'Connor return as Wallabies make changes for Ireland
Len Ikitau and James O'Connor have both been recalled to Australia's back-line as the Wallabies look to revive their Autumn Nations Series campaign against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
EU backs small parcel duties to tackle China import flood
EU states on Thursday agreed to scrap a bloc-wide duty exemption on low-value orders from the likes of retail giants Temu and Shein to help tackle a flood of cheap Chinese imports.