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Macron calls for calm amid fears of violence at France protests
President Emmanuel Macron called for calm on the eve of nationwide cost-of-living protests Saturday that authorities fear could lead to a violent escalation of weeks of student demonstrations.
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Stocks struggle to bounce back from AI angst-fueled rout
The Nasdaq tumbled more than two percent Friday as a rebound in tech shares sputtered amid angst over AI investments, while most European and Asian exchanges had solid trading sessions.
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Philippine officials deny coordinating Duterte arrest with ICC
Philippine senators on Thursday grilled government officials over their decision to hand former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court last week, with the country's justice minister denying coordinating the arrest ahead of time.
Upbeat Hamilton says Ferrari 'can close the gap' on McLaren
An upbeat Lewis Hamilton declared Thursday things would be different at the Chinese Grand Prix after a disappointing debut with Ferrari in Melbourne, saying his new team "can close the gap" on McLaren.
Chelsea complete double signing of Quenda and Essugo
Chelsea have completed the double signing of Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon, agreeing a combined fee of around £62.5 million ($81 million) for the pair.
Albon excited by possibility of future Thailand F1 race
Thai F1 ace Alex Albon said Thursday he was excited at the possibility of a future grand prix in his home country and would do everything he could to help make it a reality.
Race to become Olympics supremo on a knife edge
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be neck and neck but clear of the remaining quartet.
Eddie Jordan, the Dublin bank clerk who gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut
Eddie Jordan, the fast-talking Dubliner who famously gave Michael Schumacher his debut, made his name in Formula One before putting his head for figures to good use in establishing a massive fortune from a diverse portfolio of business ventures.
Hong Kong's embattled CK Hutchison says profits down in 2024
Embattled Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, caught in a US-China spat over control of the Panama Canal, said on Thursday that profits fell 27 percent in 2024.
Godard's 'Breathless' script set to be auctioned
The only known script of French director Jean-Luc Godard's New Wave classic "Breathless" that includes pages of his handwritten notes is set to be sold at auction in June, Sotheby's said Thursday.
Istanbul's mayor still held as new rally called
Istanbul's powerful mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, remained in police custody Thursday over graft and terror allegations after being held the day before, as his party called for more protests in Turkey's largest city.
What is dark energy? One of science's great mysteries, explained
Dark energy makes up roughly 70 percent of the universe, yet we know nothing about it.
Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
Former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has died aged 76 after battling an "aggressive form of prostate cancer", his family announced on Thursday.
Europe games industry on edge as 'Assassin's Creed' hits shelves
Thursday's release of action-adventure epic "Assassin's Creed Shadows" marks a make-or-break moment not just for struggling French games heavyweight Ubisoft, but for the entire European gaming ecosystem.
Hadjar thanks 'classy guys' Anthony and Lewis Hamilton after debut disaster
Rookie Isack Hadjar on Thursday thanked "classy guys" Anthony and Lewis Hamilton for reaching out to him after the young Frenchman's horror start to his Formula One career.
Most markets track Wall St gains as Fed soothes tariff fears
Stocks mostly rose Thursday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell suggested any increase in consumer prices caused by tariffs would likely be short-lived, even as the central bank slashed its growth outlook and hiked inflation expectations.
Mercedes' Russell says McLaren 'should win every race'
George Russell said Thursday he believes McLaren have a bigger performance advantage than Red Bull enjoyed in 2023 -- a season in which they won all but one race.
China footballer dies on eve of 19th birthday after head injury in Spain
A promising Chinese footballer who suffered a serious head injury while playing in Spain has died a day short of his 19th birthday, his club said Thursday.
Iran frees Frenchman after nearly 900-day prison ordeal
Iranian authorities have released French citizen Olivier Grondeau, detained since October 2022 on security charges, and he has returned to France, President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday.
Norris says McLaren does not 'suit at all' his driving style
Lando Norris said Thursday that he hoped for an easier weekend in China after winning a chaotic season-opener in Melbourne, before revealing his McLaren does not "suit at all" his driving style.
China says acted 'in accordance with the law' after 4 Canadians executed
China said on Thursday it acted "in accordance with the law" despite condemnation from Canada over the execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks.
'Some won't survive': US cuts threaten S.Africa's young HIV patients
For the past two months, Elsie has been receiving daily calls from desperate children surviving on HIV treatment whom she is not allowed to help.
Europe shifts gears for the Trump era
Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia.
Most Asian markets track Wall St gains as Fed soothes tariff fears
Most Asian equities rose Thursday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell suggested any increase in consumer prices caused by tariffs would likely be short-lived, even as the central bank slashed its growth outlook and hiked inflation expectations.
Spain eyes boom in 'neglected' strategic mining sector
Spain is aiming to tap its unexplored strategic mining resources as the European Union urgently seeks to ramp up production, but local resistance could frustrate the government's plans.
Return of the alpha male: Why toxic masculinity is gaining prominence
Toxic masculinity peddled by online influencers is becoming increasingly prominent, experts say, buoyed by the resurgence of far-right ideology and a virulent backlash against feminism.
A year on, survivors still haunted by Russia's Crocus attack
Kirill Yavkin still gets "chills down his spine" when he thinks back to when gunmen killed 145 people at the Crocus City Hall last year, in Russia's deadliest attack in 20 years.
Chinese youth footballer dies after head injury in Spain
A promising Chinese youth footballer has died after suffering a serious head injury during training in Spain, his club said Thursday.
Iran frees French citizen after prison ordeal: Macron
Iranian authorities have released French citizen Olivier Grondeau, detained by the country since October 2022 on security charges, and he has returned to France, President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday.
Kohli targets lucky 18 as 13-year-old set to make IPL history
Virat Kohli will hope to make it 18th time lucky as he embarks this weekend on his latest quest to finally win the Indian Premier League while a 13-year-old could make tournament history.
US happiness sinks as more Americans eat alone: survey
The United States fell to its lowest happiness ranking ever partly due to a rise in the number of Americans eating their meals alone, an annual UN-sponsored report said Thursday.
Doncic leads Lakers romp over Nuggets, Kings upset Cavs
Luka Doncic raced to the 200th 30-point game of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of an under-strength Denver Nuggets line-up to score a 120-108 victory over their Western Conference rivals on Wednesday.
'Musky' marsupial could solve hopping kangaroo mystery
Scientists stalking a small marsupial through a remote Australian rainforest say they may have found a clue to the mystery of why its bigger kangaroo cousins hop instead of walk.
Leipzig's Henrichs focused on 'small goals' in return from horror injury
Germany and RB Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs is careful not to look too far ahead in his comeback from a horror Achilles rupture against Bayern Munich in December.