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Israel army warns of 'larger' Gaza assault as strikes kill 55

Israel army warns of 'larger' Gaza assault as strikes kill 55

Gaza rescue teams and medics said Israeli air strikes killed at least 55 people on Thursday, as the military threatened an even larger offensive if hostages were not freed soon.

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Pupil kills fellow student in France school knife attack

Pupil kills fellow student in France school knife attack

A student killed a girl and wounded three other pupils in a stabbing spree on Thursday at a private high school in France, prompting the prime minister to urge better security in and around schools to combat "endemic youth violence".

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Vatican releases details of Pope Francis's marble tomb

Vatican releases details of Pope Francis's marble tomb

A simple, marble tomb nestled in a niche of a Roman basilica beloved by Pope Francis will mark the pontiff's last resting place, the Vatican said on Thursday, releasing an image of the project.

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Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 53

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 53

Gaza rescue teams and medics said Israeli air strikes killed at least 53 people on Thursday, as the military issued fresh evacuation orders ahead of a planned attack.

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Corona beer maker Modelo says to invest $3.6 bn in Mexico

Corona beer maker Modelo says to invest $3.6 bn in Mexico

Grupo Modelo, the producer of Corona and other Mexican beer brands, said Thursday that it would invest more than $3.6 billion in Mexico despite trade tensions with the United States.

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American Airlines pulls 2025 forecast on economic uncertainty

American Airlines pulls 2025 forecast on economic uncertainty

American Airlines withdrew its full-year profit forecast Thursday, citing economic uncertainty that has clouded its outlook for hiring and capacity additions.

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Swiatek survives Eala scare to start Madrid Open defence

Swiatek survives Eala scare to start Madrid Open defence

Defending Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek survived a debut scare to beat rising teenage star Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday and reach the third round in the Spanish capital.

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Stocks rally rolls on in US, fizzles elsewhere

Stocks rally rolls on in US, fizzles elsewhere

Wall Street stocks pushed higher for a third day on Thursday but the rally fizzled elsewhere as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump's comments talking up prospects of a deal to end their trade war.

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France failed to protect rights of teen rape victims: Europe court

France failed to protect rights of teen rape victims: Europe court

The European rights court condemned France on Thursday for failing to protect the rights of three teenagers who reported rape, including one who accused 14 firemen of abuse.

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European carmakers on China charm offensive as sales droop

European carmakers on China charm offensive as sales droop

Once blithely dominant in China, European automakers are now launching full-fledged charm offensives at consumers in the world's largest car market, seeking to claw back sales lost to domestic rivals.

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