Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Does White House ask AI to shape policy? Democrats want the receipts
ASEAN envoy ends Myanmar trip with no public Suu Kyi meeting
Trump tees up Alaska election challenge over same-name candidate 'fraud'
Three dead in rock spire collapse at Turkey's touristic Cappadocia
Economy
IMF says engaging with Iraq on preparing new bailout program
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it was engaging with Iraqi authorities as it prepares a new bailout program for the country, whose economy has been battered by the war on Iran.
Health
CAR tightens border checks as DR Congo Ebola cases rise
As the Democratic Republic of Congo grapples with its deadliest Ebola epidemic in history, the neighbouring Central African Republic has tightened frontier controls, with daily checks on the many travellers crossing the border.
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Combustible Kyrgios says tennis 'a bit mundane' without him
Nick Kyrgios claimed Friday tennis was getting mundane without him as he prepares for his Grand Slam comeback at the Australian Open, saying he was feeling "pretty good" after an injury scare.
US Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban case
The US Supreme Court is to hear TikTok's appeal on Friday of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the wildly popular online video-sharing platform or shut it down.
Los Angeles Rams playoff game moved to Arizona over fires: NFL
The Los Angeles Rams home playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings has been moved to Arizona due to raging wildfires in the city, the National Football League said Thursday.
Survivors patrol as looters prey on fire-wrecked Los Angeles
People forced to flee their homes by massive wildfires tearing through Los Angeles were taking turns to patrol their streets to ward off looters on Thursday.
US 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory gunman killed by police: media
A man notorious for shooting up a pizzeria in the US capital where he wrongly believed Hillary Clinton and other Democrats were running a child sex ring has been killed in a traffic stop police shooting, local media reported Thursday.
ATP chief insists Sinner doping case 'run by the book'
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has insisted Jannik Sinner's doping case was "run by the book" with no preferential treatment, and expressed confidence that tennis would survive should the Italian be banned.
Venezuela opposition claims elusive leader briefly detained in Caracas protest
Venezuela pro-democracy figurehead Maria Corina Machado emerged from months of hiding to lead a mass protest in Caracas Thursday, before conflicting claims that she was briefly detained by state security agents.
AML Incubator Launches Compliance Solution for European MSBs and VASPs Facing MiCA Regulatory Challenges
AML Incubator (AMLI), a leading compliance consultancy, has introduced a new service package to assist European Money Service Businesses (MSBs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in establishing operations in Canada. The service is designed to help businesses manage complex regulatory challenges arising from the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
Los Angeles fires rage on as US National Guard called in
Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles remained totally uncontained Thursday, authorities said, as US National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder.
Chad says 20 killed in bid to storm presidential palace
Armed men tried to storm Chad's presidential palace when President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside but 18 attackers and two soldiers were killed in the failed attack, the national prosecutor said Thursday.
Musk promotes German far-right leader in latest European intervention
US tech billionaire Elon Musk doubled down Thursday on his full-throated support for the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), promoting its leader Alice Weidel during a livestream on X in his latest intervention in European politics.
Inter Miami's Mascherano cools Neymar talk
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano expects to bring in several new faces to support Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer next season but says it is "impossible to think about" Brazilian Neymar being one of them.
Danish PM reaches out to Trump over Greenland remarks
Denmark's prime minister said Thursday she had reached out to US President-elect Donald Trump following his remarks about taking control of Greenland, which Denmark said were being taken seriously.
Everton advance in FA Cup after Dyche dismissal
Everton avoided FA Cup embarrassment with a 2-0 victory against third tier Peterborough just hours after Sean Dyche was sacked by the struggling Premier League club on Thursday.
Maria Corina Machado: the face and fire of Venezuela's opposition
Maria Corina Machado, a 57-year-old engineer with rock-star appeal, became the fearless figurehead of Venezuela's opposition after being barred from challenging strongman Nicolas Maduro in elections last July.
Venezuela's Machado freed after being 'taken away by force': opposition
Venezuela's opposition said Thursday its leader Maria Corina Machado was freed after earlier being "taken away by force" by security agents when leaving a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas.
Real Madrid defeat Mallorca to reach Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo struck to earn Real Madrid a 3-0 win over Real Mallorca on Thursday and set up a Spanish Super Cup final clash with rivals Barcelona.
Jackson seeks deep Ravens run as NFL playoffs begin
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, will try to shake off a troubled history in playoff games when the NFL post-season begins on Saturday.
Los Angeles fires rage on as residents sift through 'death and destruction'
Two massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles were totally uncontained on Thursday, authorities said, as shell-shocked residents began to pick through the charred wreckage of their homes.
Returning Evenepoel expects to be 'in very good shape' for Tour de France
Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel insisted Thursday he can be "in very good shape" for this summer's Tour de France despite suffering multiple fractures in a crash last month.
Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before 2022 Australian Open deportation
Novak Djokovic claimed Thursday that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food during his troubled and brief stay in Melbourne in 2022 before he was deported on the eve of the Australian Open.
US Fed's December rate cut should be its last for now: official
The US Federal Reserve should proceed cautiously before supporting any future rate cuts, a senior bank official said Thursday, adding that she saw December's rate cut as a final step for now.
NBA postpones Lakers-Hornets game due to LA-area wildfires
The NBA has postponed Thursday's scheduled game between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Harmison wants England captain Buttler to be spared Afghanistan boycott decision
Steve Harmison is adamant England captain Jos Buttler must not be "thrown under the bus" amid growing political pressure to boycott next month's Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan.
'We're not afraid': Venezuelans defy repression to challenge Maduro's rule
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday emerged from hiding to lead last-ditch protests against the swearing-in of Nicolas Maduro for president after elections he is accused of stealing.
Paris Hilton among celebrities to lose homes in LA fires
Film and television stars are among hundreds of people who have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires that have ravaged parts of the world's showbiz capital.
US Fed's December rate cut was 'final' step to recalibrate policy: official
The US Federal Reserve should proceed cautiously before supporting any future rate cuts, a senior bank official said Thursday, adding that she saw December's rate cut as a final step for now.
Airbus boosts plane deliveries in 2024
European plane maker Airbus said Thursday it increased aircraft deliveries to 766 as the company still struggles to return to pre-pandemic production levels.
Rising star Diallo signs new Man Utd contract
Amad Diallo set his sights on making "history" with Manchester United after the Ivory Coast winger signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2030.
Quintero edges Dakar stage after Al Attiyah penalised
American driver Seth Quintero won the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Thursday by one second after Qatar's Nasser Al Attiyah, who was first across the line, was penalised 10 minutes.
Ubisoft reviews restructuring options, postpones new Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft said Thursday it would take decisive steps to reshape itself as the French video game publisher announced it would delay the release of the latest title in its top "Assassin's Creed" franchise.
Major LA fires '0%' contained as residents survey havoc
Shell-shocked Los Angeles residents on Thursday surveyed the devastation from fast-moving fires that have claimed at least five lives, as officials warned the largest blazes remained totally uncontained.