Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Commentator predicts possible US strike on Iran as regional tensions rise
Shana Loustau Questions Legal Validity of Complaint Against Cyril Hanouna
Goa plans relationship-readiness course amid concern over divorces
Manchester United climbs standings after 3-2 Champions League win over Roma
Culture
Carmen de Burgos: The Life and Legacy of Spain's Pioneer for Women's Rights
Carmen de Burgos, a prominent Spanish writer and journalist of the Generation of '98, dedicated her career to advocating for women's autonomy and civil rights. Known by the pseudonym Colombine, she broke barriers as Spain's first female daily newspaper columnist and became a leading voice for gender equality before her death in 1932.
Automotive
India introduces four-layer motor insurance choice from December 15
Car and two-wheeler owners will soon have more choice and clarity when buying motor insurance. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a four-layer structure for motor insurance policies covering private vehicles, as reported by a circular released on 2 November 2026.
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UK govt changes budget rules to borrow more for investment
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves announced Thursday changes to fiscal rules to open up billions for investment in the centre-left government's maiden budget, but warned of tax rises and spending cuts.
Carrasquilla and Dumornay named CONCACAF's players of the year
Panama's Adalberto Carrasquilla and Haiti's Melchie Dumornay were named as CONCACAF's Men's and Women's Players of the Year, the confederation said on Thursday.
Mongolia failed to cooperate in Putin arrest: ICC
The International Criminal Court on Thursday accused member state Mongolia of failing to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trip there last month, and referred the matter for further action.
Chocolates for Nemo as Davies prepares for Vendee Globe
Sailors can be a superstitious bunch and Sam Davies, one of 40 skippers to set off next month on the Vendee Globe solo round-the-world yacht race, is no different.
Harris showcases Springsteen in star-studded swing state stop
Kamala Harris will stage a star-studded rally Thursday alongside Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen, as she launches a series of battleground state concerts to juice support in the final days of a nail-biting US presidential election.
World already 'paying terrible price' for climate inaction: Guterres
Humanity is 'paying a terrible price' for inaction on global warming, with time running out to correct the course and avoid climate disaster, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Thursday.
IMF chief seeks more details on BRICS payments system plans
The IMF wants to know more about a cross-border payments system discussed by the BRICS group of countries this week and aimed at boosting non-dollar transactions, the Fund's managing director said Thursday.
Sales of new US homes at highest level in over a year
Sales of new homes in the United States last month exceeded analyst expectations Thursday, logging the fastest pace in more than a year on the back of cooler mortgage rates.
Paris aid conference raises $800m for Lebanon aid
A Paris conference Thursday on aid for conflict-stricken Lebanon raised around $800 million for humanitarian aid but saw little diplomatic progress as fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah.
Austrian lawmakers elect first far-right parliament president
Austrian lawmakers on Thursday elected for the first time a far-right politician as parliament president despite the Jewish community criticising the nominee for having paid "hommage to Nazi criminals".
American Airlines reports loss on costs from new labor contract
American Airlines reported a loss Thursday on costs connected to a new labor contract, but described travel demand as solid as it lifted its full-year earnings forecast.
Smith and late wickets rescue England in third Pakistan Test
England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 on the first day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi Thursday, after off-spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets.
Tesla helps drive stocks mostly higher
European and US stocks mostly rose on Thursday thanks to well-received earnings updates including from automaker Tesla.
Gaza rescuers say 770 people killed in Israel assault on north
Gaza's civil defence agency said Thursday more than 770 people have been killed in the north of the territory since Israel launched an assault aimed at preventing Hamas from regrouping there.
US, Qatar announce new Gaza talks as Blinken eyes new options
The United States and Qatar on Thursday announced a resumption of negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said mediators were exploring new options after months of failing to seal a US-led plan.
UN chief calls for 'just peace' in Ukraine at Putin-hosted summit
United Nations leader Antonio Guterres pleaded on Thursday for a "just peace" in Ukraine, calling in a speech in front of Russian President Vladimir Putin for an end to more than two years of fighting.
Olympic champion Zheng hails China's tennis boom
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said Thursday that tennis has become so popular in China that players are struggling to book courts and find coaches.
Sundar 'will never forget' seven-wicket haul as New Zealand 259 all out
Washington Sundar said he "will never forget" his return to the India side after taking seven wickets Thursday as New Zealand were spun out for 259 on day one of the second Test.
Madrid's Rodrygo to miss Clasico with injury
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Rodrygo will miss El Clasico against Barcelona on Saturday after suffering a thigh injury in this week's Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund.
Turkey buries attack victims after striking PKK
The first Ankara attack victims were being buried Thursday, just hours after Turkey struck PKK militants in Iraq and Syria whom it blames for the assault on a defence firm that killed five.
Pakistan 73-3, trail England by 194 after spinner Sajid shines
England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 at close on the opening day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday, with home spinner Sajid Khan grabbing six wickets.
King Charles's Scottish retreat could become wedding venue
Britain's King Charles III's remote private estate in the Scottish Highlands could become an exclusive location for weddings, if an application to the local council is approved.
Sundar dazzles with seven wickets as New Zealand 259 all out
Washington Sundar dazzled on his return to India's side with seven wickets New Zealand were spun out for 259 on day one of the second Test on Thursday.
US unveils national security memorandum on AI
The United States unveiled Thursday a framework to address national security risks posed by artificial intelligence, a year after President Joe Biden issued an executive order on regulating the technology.
Venezuelan opposition figures win EU's top rights Sakharov prize
The EU parliament awarded the bloc's top rights Sakharov prize on Thursday to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and her ally, former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia.
Bagnaia on 'mission' to overhaul Martin in MotoGP title fight
Reigning two-time MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia warned Jorge Martin on Thursday that he is on a "mission" to overhaul his title rival, starting in Thailand this weekend.
Four arrested over Vinicius abuse before Madrid derby
Spanish police on Thursday said they had arrested four males suspected of inciting an online hate campaign targeting Real Madrid star Vinicius before last month's derby at Atletico Madrid.
European stock markets climb, oil jumps
Europe's main stock markets rose solidly Thursday thanks to well-received earnings updates and the prospect of more regional cuts to interest rates.
Blinken meets Qatari emir in Gaza mediation push
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks Thursday in Qatar, a key mediator in the Gaza war, as he seeks to build momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing of the leader of Hamas.
AI and digitalisation to eliminate 9,000 jobs at Intesa Sanpaolo
Italy's leading bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has reached a deal with trade unions for 9,000 voluntary job cuts -- around 10 percent of its workforce -- due to the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation.
Sajid takes six as England dimissed for 267 in third Test
Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets as England were all out for 267 after electing to bat on the opening day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
Sundar bags seven as India bowl out New Zealand for 259
Washington Sundar took seven wickets as India's spinners bowled out New Zealand for 259 in the final session of day one of the second Test on Thursday.