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Thailand opens extradition process for reporter sought by China
Thai authorities began extradition proceedings on Thursday against a Chinese investigative reporter wanted by Beijing and detained for months in Thailand, his lawyer and an official told AFP.
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Anne Carson: modern takes on Greek classics
Canadian-born poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, brings a modern twist to mysticism and antiquity in her unclassifiable writings about love, desire and despair.
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Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby, Journalism clear favorite
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert returns to the Kentucky Derby in search of a seventh victory on Saturday, but the Michael McCarthy-trained Journalism is the California colt favored to capture the first jewel in US flat racing's Triple Crown.
Serbian students, unions join forces to pressure government
Thousands took part in May Day rallies in Serbia on Thursday where unions united for the first time behind student groups to increase pressure on the government over a train station disaster that has sparked six months of mass demonstrations.
Top Trump security official replaced after chat group scandal
US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that he was replacing his national security advisor Mike Waltz following a chat group leak, saying he planned to move him to the United Nations.
Masked protesters attack Socialists at France May Day rally
All-black-clad protesters harassed marching lawmakers and supporters of France's moderate left Socialist Party (PS) on Thursday, marring Paris's Labour Day procession as hundreds of thousands rallied across the country.
Mumbai eliminate Rajasthan from IPL playoff race with bruising win
Rohit Sharma shined with the bat and Karn Sharma spearheaded a fine collective bowling effort as Mumbai Indians cruised to a massive 100-run win over Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, officially ending their opponents' chances of reaching the playoffs.
McDonald's profits hit by weakness in US market
Fast food giant McDonald's reported a drop in first-quarter profits Thursday as US traffic from low- and medium-income customers diminished amid economic anxiety in the wake of President Donald Trump's trade wars.
Rio goes Gaga for US singer ahead of free concert
Behind his large studded sunglasses, Victor Faro's eyes were glued on the luxury hotel overlooking Copacabana beach where US superstar Lady Gaga is staying ahead of her free mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
Syrian Druze leader slams 'genocidal campaign', Israel issues warning
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he called a "genocidal campaign" against his community after two days of sectarian clashes left 101 people dead.
'Pretty bad' Swiatek thrashed by Gauff in Madrid semis
Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-1, 6-1 semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the Pole saying "everything kind of collapsed" in a worrying performance.
New research reveals where N. American bird populations are crashing
Birds are facing a population crisis, but a lack of high-quality localized data has made it difficult to understand the drivers behind specific declines and to craft effective conservation responses.
Verstappen late to Miami GP as awaits birth of child
World champion Max Verstappen will arrive a day late to the Miami Grand Prix while he awaits the birth of his first child.
Zelensky says minerals deal with US 'truly equal'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that a minerals deal signed with the United States offered "equal" benefits for both sides, despite falling short of the explicit security guarantees Kyiv had asked for.
Weinstein lawyer says accuser sought payday from complaint
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's lawyer claimed Thursday that one of his accusers had only made allegations of sexual assault to prosecutors so she could sue the wealthy Hollywood lynchpin.
Police arrest more than 400 in Istanbul May Day showdown
Police arrested more than 400 people in Istanbul on Thursday, officials said, amidst a massive show of force to prevent May Day demonstrations in Turkey's biggest city.
Herbert named head coach of Canada men's basketball team
Gordie Herbert, who guided Germany to the 2023 Basketball World Cup crown, will coach the Canadian men's national team for the next Olympic cycle, Canada Basketball announced on Thursday.
'Boss Baby' Suryavanshi falls to second-ball duck in IPL
Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell to a two-ball duck in the IPL on Thursday, just days after he became the youngest-ever player to hit a T20 ton.
Druze leader slams 'genocidal campaign' against community in Syria
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he called a "genocidal campaign" against his community after two days of deadly sectarian clashes left 101 people dead.
Shibutani siblings return to ice dance after seven years
Two-time Olympic medallist ice dancers Maia and Alex Shibutani announced their return to competition for the 2025-26 Olympic season on Thursday, seven years after the US siblings retired from the sport.
300,000 rally across France for May 1, union says
Rallies across France for International Workers' Day drew more than 300,000 on Thursday, including 100,000 in Paris, the CGT trade union told AFP.
US-Ukraine minerals deal: what we know
Washington and Kyiv have signed a new minerals deal that will see the United States invest in Ukraine's rare earth and other deposits as it seeks to reduce military aid to the war-torn country.
Top Trump official ousted after chat group scandal: reports
Donald Trump's national security advisor is to leave his post -- the first major departure of the president's new term -- after being embroiled in a scandal over a chat group leak, US media reported Thursday.
Schueller hat-trick sends Bayern women to first double
A Lea Schueller hat-trick took Bayern Munich to a 4-2 win over Werder Bremen in the German Cup final on Thursday, sealing the club's first domestic double.
Baudin in yellow on Tour de Romandie as Fortunato takes 2nd stage
French rider Alex Baudin took the race leader's yellow jersey on the Tour de Romandie after finishing in the chasing group in Thursday's second stage won by Italy's Lorenzo Fortunato.
UK records hottest ever May Day
The UK recorded its hottest ever May Day on Thursday, having just experienced its sunniest April since records began, according to the Met Office.
GM cuts 2025 outlook, projects up to $5 bn hit from tariffs
General Motors pledged Thursday to take additional steps to boost its US supply chain after projecting a $4-5 billion hit to the US auto giant's 2025 earnings from President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Thousands of UK children write to WWII veterans ahead of VE Day
Tens of thousands of UK children have written to World War II veterans as part of a project to teach new generations about the "memory and of meaning" of the conflict ahead of Victory in Europe Day celebrations.
Top Trump official exiting after chat group scandal: reports
Donald Trump's national security advisor is to leave his post -- the first major departure of the president's new term -- after being embroiled in a scandal over a chat group leak, US media reported Thursday.
Madrid Open holder Swiatek thrashed by Gauff in semis
Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American triumphing 6-1, 6-1.
Sheinbaum says agreed with Trump to 'improve' US-Mexico trade balance
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that she had spoken with her US counterpart Donald Trump and agreed to work toward improving the trade balance between the two nations.
US veteran convicted of quadruple murder to be executed in Florida
A Gulf War veteran convicted of killing his girlfriend and her three young children is to be executed by lethal injection in the southern US state of Florida on Thursday.
UK counter terrorism police probe Irish rappers Kneecap
British counter terrorism police Thursday launched an investigation into online videos of Irish rap group Kneecap after the band denied supporting Hamas and Hezbollah or inciting violence against UK politicians.
S. Korea crisis deepens with election frontrunner retrial, resignations
South Korea's political chaos deepened Thursday after a retrial was ordered for a presidential frontrunner over alleged election law violations and two key government figures quit ahead of a snap election next month.