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Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports to Turkey Saturday: statement

Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports to Turkey Saturday: statement

Iraq's oil minister said Thursday that crude exports from the autonomous Kurdistan region to Turkey would resume on Saturday, hours after a deal was finalised following years of dispute.

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US moves to curb power plant emissions

US moves to curb power plant emissions

President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced sweeping plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the nation's power stations, as part of the United States' efforts to combat the climate crisis.

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Djokovic 'feels good' after injury as Sabalenka crashes in Rome

Djokovic 'feels good' after injury as Sabalenka crashes in Rome

Novak Djokovic said Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat at the Italian Open, but reassured fans that he "feels good" after his recent elbow injury.

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How to cover Trump? CNN on defensive as media wring hands -- again

How to cover Trump? CNN on defensive as media wring hands -- again

Donald Trump's airing of falsehoods and insults in a prime-time CNN appearance triggered a deluge of criticism of the network, as media organizations once again grapple with how to cover the rule-breaking Republican seeking to win back the White House.

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MLS player Alves suspended as part of Brazil gambling probe

MLS player Alves suspended as part of Brazil gambling probe

Colorado Rapids' Brazilian winger Max Alves has been suspended and placed on paid administrative leave while he faces an investigation into unlawful sports gambling, part of a wider probe that has rocked Brazilian football.

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29 Palestinians killed, one fatality in Israel as violence escalates

29 Palestinians killed, one fatality in Israel as violence escalates

Israel and Gaza militants traded heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months that has killed 29 people in the blockaded Palestinian enclave and one in Israel.

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Go Warriors! Go Lakers! VP Harris, husband split over NBA series

Go Warriors! Go Lakers! VP Harris, husband split over NBA series

It's a White House divided -- not over politics but the NBA playoffs as Vice President Kamala Harris cheers on the Golden State Warriors and her husband Doug Emhoff backs the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Midnight change to US migrant rules sows border confusion

Midnight change to US migrant rules sows border confusion

Pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire Thursday night amid fears of chaos at the Mexican border, with a tough new policy spelling uncertainty for thousands seeking refuge in America.

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Djokovic 'feels good' after injury, hails Alcaraz as 'man to beat'

Djokovic 'feels good' after injury, hails Alcaraz as 'man to beat'

Novak Djokovic said Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat at the Italian Open, but reassured fans that he "feels good" after his recent elbow injury.

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Noh fires 60 to grab PGA lead despite broken driver head

Noh fires 60 to grab PGA lead despite broken driver head

South Korea's Noh Seung-yul grabbed the clubhouse lead with an 11-under par 60 in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Byron Nelson tournament, matching the event's 18-hole record.

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