AFP holds minute of silence for journalist Arman Soldin killed in Ukraine
Journalists and staff of Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Paris and across the world held a minute of silence on Thursday to remember their colleague Arman Soldin who was killed earlier this week in Ukraine.
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US lawmaker Santos faces court hearing in Brazil
A day after being arrested on 13 charges in the United States, Congressman George Santos faced more legal headaches in Brazil, where a court hearing was scheduled for Thursday in a fraud case against him.
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US accuses S.Africa of having supplied weapons to Russia
The US envoy to South Africa on Thursday accused the country of having covertly provided arms to Russia despite its professed neutrality in the Ukraine war, local media said.
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Yoshida draws on World Cup 'fight' to help Schalke beat the drop
Schalke head to league leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday in the midst of an extraordinary relegation escape act, with more than a little help from centre-back and captain Maya Yoshida.
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UK to roll out first driverless bus service
The UK will roll out its first driverless bus network in Scotland next week with drivers on standby behind the steering wheel, ready to take control should an emergency arise.
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Turkish candidate drops out days before presidential election
Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from Turkey's tight presidential election in a shock move that raised the chances of an opposition first-round victory.
Read more26 dead as Israel, Gaza militants trade fire for third day
Israel and Gaza militants traded more heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months that has killed 26 people in the blockaded Palestinian enclave.
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Stock markets down as traders weigh inflation, rate hikes
Major stock markets dropped Thursday as investors weighed fresh US inflation data, the financial health of a regional bank and another UK interest rate hike.
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Threats and shared gold after cheating row rocks eSports final
An eSports final at the Southeast Asian Games has been rocked by cheating allegations that led to the gold medal being shared between two countries on Thursday.
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Pakistan's Supreme Court declares arrest of ex-PM Khan invalid
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan "invalid" after his detention two days ago sparked violent protests across the country.
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