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Hundreds protest for return of Nobel peace laureate Machado to Venezuela
Hundreds of protesters demanded the return of exiled opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado to Venezuela, AFP observed at a demonstration in Caracas on Thursday.
Dolly Parton's nephew ordered to stay away from estate staff, properties
Dolly Parton's nephew has been ordered to stay away from employees and properties of her estate, US media reported, after the manager for the late country music legend alleged an "escalating campaign of threats" to extort money from the vast enterprise.
Aubameyang to miss two months for Deportivo after knee surgery
Deportivo La Coruna striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang underwent knee surgery on Thursday, his club announced, and is expected to be out for two months.
Early exit for Philippine darling Eala at Singapore Open
Alexandra Eala failed to capitalise on her passionate support at the Singapore Open as the rising Philippines star was beaten 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 by Tatiana Prozorova on Thursday.
Newsom says Trump presidency 'as we know it' ends in November
California Governor Gavin Newsom has a prediction for November: Democrats retake the House, and Donald Trump's presidency "as we know it" is over.
Hurricane Polo triggers huge waves in coastal Mexican city
Hurricane Polo swirled menacingly along the southern Mexican coast on Thursday, triggering towering waves in a Pacific port city.
Stocks fall as oil prices rise and bonds back under pressure
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.
What happens if the US bans diesel exports
With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a ban on diesel exports, but analysts warn the move could drive up wider fuel prices.
Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Azerbaijan GP practice
George Russell topped the times ahead of team-mate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominated Friday's second practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Macklemore hits back with 'Free Palestine Tour' after Sheeran split
US rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from British pop star Ed Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestinian comments, announced Thursday he will instead perform on his own "Free Palestine Tour."
Ukrainian kills priest, wounds four at Polish abbey
A Ukrainian man was arrested on Thursday for killing a priest and wounding four others with a knife at a Catholic abbey in southeastern Poland in an attack that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky branded "evil" and "horrific".
Met Opera to give New Yorkers free tickets in affordability push
New York's Metropolitan Opera will give away thousands of tickets to open the prestigious cultural institution up to people who could not otherwise afford it, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday.
Sri Lanka captain Mendis hits century in 321-6 against England
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis led from the front with a superb century in the second one-day international against England at Headingley on Thursday.
Top ECB official to resign to take up IMF role
The ECB said Thursday a top official will resign early to take up a role at the IMF, the first in a series of looming senior leadership changes at the central bank.
Oscar-winner Cotillard fears being moved by AI actor
French actress Marion Cotillard said on Thursday she feared the day she might be emotionally moved by an actor created by artificial intelligence, as debate grows over AI's impact on film and the wider creative industries.
Xi and Trump call for peace in lavish White House state visit
Xi Jinping called Thursday for the United States and China to manage their superpower rivalry and keep AI under human control as President Donald Trump gave his Chinese counterpart a lavish welcome at the White House
Agassi demands proper break for exhausted tennis stars
Andre Agassi has demanded a proper off-season for exhausted tennis players as he prepares to lead Team World against Team Europe at the Laver Cup in London.
Five up-and-coming players looking to make mark in Nations League
If the build-up to the Nations League has mostly been focused on the touchlines with star coaches like Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp making their international debuts, the most important action will nonetheless still take place on the pitch.
Seixas 'crushes' teammates in training to draw Pogacar comparisons
Next year Pavel Sivakov will be joining the rising French hope Paul Seixas at Decathlon but he is currently working alongside him as they train together for France ahead of Sunday's World Championships road race in Montreal.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico request court hearing after White House access denied
CNN, MS NOW and Politico requested an urgent court hearing on Thursday after their reporters were barred from the White House despite a judge's order that their access be restored.
Trump welcomes Xi to White House, touting agreement on AI
Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a pageantry-filled summit, as the US president sought to set the agenda by saying both sides agreed no new controls are needed on fast-evolving AI technology.
Eviction of pensioner puts Spain housing crisis in spotlight
The eviction of an 87-year-old from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to resolve Spain's chronic housing crisis, fuelling debate before next year's election.
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds back under pressure
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico say reporters still barred from White House
CNN, MS NOW and Politico said their reporters were barred from entering the White House on Thursday despite a court ordering that their access be restored.
UK man died putting women, children first in Mozambique jihadist siege: coroner
A British contractor trapped during a 2021 siege by jihadists in Mozambique was "unlawfully killed" after refusing to escape by helicopter, insisting women and children be evacuated first, a coroner ruled Thursday.
Udinese sign ex-Real Madrid defender Alaba on free transfer
Udinese sprung a surprise with the high-profile signing of David Alaba, who had been without a club since leaving Real Madrid in the close-season, on Thursday.
Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 at Azerbaijan GP practice
George Russell topped the times ahead of team-mate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominated Friday's second practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington with lavish praise
Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry, as the US president sought to set the agenda by saying that both sides agreed no new controls were needed on fast-evolving AI technology.
Alcaraz shrugs off pressure of packed calendar at 'joyful' Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday that competing in team events during a packed schedule helps bring back the "joy" of tennis as he prepares to spearhead Europe's Laver Cup challenge against Team World.
Kane relishing chance to become England's most-capped player
Harry Kane is in line to move level with Peter Shilton as England's most-capped player over the next fortnight, but is wondering why the record of 125 appearances for the national side is not higher.
Fury to face British rival Joshua in Cardiff on December 11
Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight showdown in Cardiff on December 11.
Average EU diesel price hits record 2.23 euros a litre: AFP analysis
Diesel prices at pumps across the European Union have hit a new high of 2.23 euros per litre, up from 2.16 euros the previous week, an AFP analysis of European Commission data published Thursday showed.