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IMF chief tests positive for Covid-19

IMF chief tests positive for Covid-19

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has tested positive for Covid-19, a spokesman said Thursday, stressing she had only "mild symptoms."

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Thoughts of Ukraine at Auschwitz March of the Living

Thoughts of Ukraine at Auschwitz March of the Living

As Ukrainian refugee Olga marched Thursday alongside Holocaust survivors to honour the victims of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, her war-torn homeland was on her mind.

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Brilliant Angelino winner gives Leipzig edge over Rangers

Brilliant Angelino winner gives Leipzig edge over Rangers

A superb Angelino volley grabbed RB Leipzig a 1-0 home win over a dogged Rangers side in their Europa League semi-final, first leg on Thursday.

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Russia strikes Kyiv during UN chief's visit, Biden asks for $33bn for Ukraine

Russia strikes Kyiv during UN chief's visit, Biden asks for $33bn for Ukraine

Russian forces bombarded Ukraine's capital late Thursday during a visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who decried the "absurdity" of war in the 21st century, as US President Joe Biden asked for $33 billion more to support Kyiv.

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Ecuador ex-president Correa says Belgian asylum attests to innocence

Ecuador ex-president Correa says Belgian asylum attests to innocence

Ecuador's corruption-convicted ex-president Rafael Correa said Thursday that Belgium's decision to grant him asylum attested to his innocence and a political agenda behind his "persecution."

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Frankfurt take control against West Ham in Europa semi-final

Frankfurt take control against West Ham in Europa semi-final

Eintracht Frankfurt seized control of their Europa League semi-final against West Ham as Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada inspired a 2-1 win in the first leg on Thursday.

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Ronaldo salvages point for Man Utd against Chelsea

Ronaldo salvages point for Man Utd against Chelsea

Chelsea edged towards securing their place in next season's Champions League despite failing to make the most of their dominance in a 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Thursday.

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Canada to prosecute crimes on the Moon

Canada to prosecute crimes on the Moon

Canadian lawmakers on Thursday passed an amendment to the nation's Criminal Code to allow for the prosecution of crimes committed on the Moon.

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Kiradech, Gutschewski ace same hole at US PGA Mexico Open

Kiradech, Gutschewski ace same hole at US PGA Mexico Open

Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat and American Scott Gutschewski each aced the par-3 fifth hole in Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Tour's Mexico Open at Vidanta Vallarta resort.

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Peru to buy illegal coca crops to battle drug trafficking

Peru to buy illegal coca crops to battle drug trafficking

Peru's government has announced a plan to buy the nation's entire supply of illegal coca leaf -- the primary ingredient in cocaine -- for at least a year, as part of its battle against drug trafficking.

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