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Doris delivers huge boost to Ireland for key France match

Doris delivers huge boost to Ireland for key France match

Irish captain Caelan Doris is fit and will face France handing a massive boost to Ireland ahead of their potential Six Nations title decider in Dublin on Saturday.

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European court rejects bid to overturn Romania vote annulment

European court rejects bid to overturn Romania vote annulment

Europe's top rights court Thursday rejected Romanian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's bid to overturn the annulment of last year's presidential election where he won the first round amid claims of Russian interference.

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Pope Francis resting, stable as nears three weeks in hospital

Pope Francis resting, stable as nears three weeks in hospital

Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after a peaceful night, the Vatican said as the 88-year-old nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia.

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South Africa says US withdrawing from climate finance deal

South Africa says US withdrawing from climate finance deal

The United States has pulled out of a climate funding deal struck by rich nations to help their developing counterparts transition to clean energy, the programme's first beneficiary South Africa said Thursday.

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European rocket aims for first commercial launch after delays

European rocket aims for first commercial launch after delays

After several false starts, Europe's new rocket Ariane 6 is aiming to finally blast off on its first commercial mission Thursday, carrying with it the continent's hopes of bolstering its security and independent access to space.

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As Trump woos Russia, Kremlin shifts blame to Europe

As Trump woos Russia, Kremlin shifts blame to Europe

For three years, the Kremlin saw the United States as its biggest enemy, accusing US President Joe Biden of prolonging the Ukraine conflict by supplying weapons to Kyiv.

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Ntamack, Alldritt start for France in Six Nations showdown against Ireland

Ntamack, Alldritt start for France in Six Nations showdown against Ireland

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday Romain Ntamack and Gregory Alldritt will start in this weekend's potential Six Nations title decider against Ireland, which he called an "immense challenge" for his team.

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Lyon owner backs Fonseca as coach despite nine-month ban

Lyon owner backs Fonseca as coach despite nine-month ban

Lyon's American owner John Textor has given his full support to Paulo Fonseca despite the manager's nine-month ban for confronting a referee, assuring the Portuguese "you are the right man for Lyon".

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S. Korea fighter jets accidentally drop bombs, civilians among 15 injured

S. Korea fighter jets accidentally drop bombs, civilians among 15 injured

Two South Korean Air Force fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a village during a joint training exercise with US forces on Thursday, officials said, with civilians among 15 people injured.

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Ukraine titanium mine hopes US deal will bring funds

Ukraine titanium mine hopes US deal will bring funds

In a barren, yellow-and-grey moonscape, heavy machinery grinds away at a titanium mine in the heart of Ukraine.

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