Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Dolly Parton museum and Nashville hotel open after singer’s death
Family-run West Sussex beach café prepares for first winter season
George and Amal Clooney attend New York political-comedy reading
CT scans reveal health and burial clues from Egypt’s Braided Lady mummy
Economy
British buyers pay substantial premiums for period-home appearance
Estate agents say demand for Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian homes is pushing some buyers to pay far more for exterior character even when newer properties provide greater space.
Education
Oxford faces complaints over lecturer’s classroom attire
Former students and academics have criticised Oxford University and St Hilda’s College over lecturer Matt Rattley’s use of large breast prosthetics and low-cut clothing while teaching.
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LIV golfers get green light for US Ryder Cup team, PGA Championship
LIV Golf players will be eligible for the Ryder Cup and the PGA Championship, the PGA of America announced Thursday in a move made to ensure access to top talent.
US accuses social media giants of 'vast surveillance'
A years-long analysis shows that social media titans engaged in "vast surveillance" to make money from people's personal information, according to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Ten Hag to bed Hojlund, Mount in carefully when they return for Man Utd
Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount could make their return during Manchester United's trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday, but manager Erik ten Hag is wary of rushing the duo back from injury.
Breaking bad as McIlroy endures 'weird' day
Rory McIlroy admitted he had endured a "weird" opening day at the European Tour's PGA Championship on Thursday which saw him break a club mid-shot and have to putt left-handed.
EU chief announces $11 bn for nations hit by 'heartbreaking' floods
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced 10 billion euros ($11 billion) in funds for member nations reeling from "heartbreaking" devastation after the floods caused by Storm Boris.
Spanish PM, Palestinian leader urge Mideast de-escalation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday called for a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, as Lebanon said 37 people had now been killed by booby-trapped hand-held devices.
New study reinforces theory Covid emerged at Chinese market
A study on the origin of Covid-19 provided new evidence on Thursday supporting the theory that humans first caught the virus from infected animals at a Chinese market in late 2019.
World Bank boosts climate financing by 10 percent
The World Bank announced Thursday that it delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate change financing in the 2024 financial year, up 10 percent from a year earlier.
Bagnaia eyeing summit on home ground in 100th MotoGP
Francesco Bagnaia will be gunning for MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin in the Italian's 100th Grand Prix appearance, at his home Misano Adriatico circuit this weekend.
'Something was wrong', defendant in French mass rape tells court
One of dozens of men accused of raping a Frenchwoman drugged unconscious by her husband told a court Thursday he realised something was wrong during their encounter that he now concedes was sexual assault.
Hezbollah chief admits 'unprecedented' blow in device blasts
The leader of Hezbollah acknowledged on Thursday that his group had suffered a "major and unprecedented" blow after thousands of operatives' communication devices exploded across Lebanon in deadly attacks it blamed on Israel.
Sales of US existing homes slip slightly in August
Sales of previously owned US homes fell in August, according to industry data released Thursday, but lower mortgage rates and growing supply were likely to boost the industry.
Fear, panic haunt Lebanese after devices explode
Some panic-stricken Lebanese have tossed power banks, or sleep with mobile phones in another room, after hand-held devices used by Hezbollah operatives detonated two days in a row, killing 37 people.
Labuschagne sparks Australia fightback in England ODI opener
Marnus Labuschagne proved an unlikely hero with the ball as depleted world champions Australia fought back to dismiss England for 315 in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
S.Africa's HIV research power couple says fight goes on
Through decades of pioneering work on fighting the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, South African public health power couple Quarraisha and Salim Abdool Karim are credited with saving thousands of lives.
Why is Israel focusing on border with Lebanon?
A series of deadly explosions targeting Hezbollah members this week in Lebanon came only days after Israel announced plans to expand its war in Gaza to its northern border with Lebanon.
Mpox vaccines administered in Rwanda, first in Africa
Mpox vaccines have been administered in Africa for the first time, with several hundred high-risk individuals vaccinated in Rwanda, the African Union's disease control centre said Thursday.
US Fed rate cut is 'very positive sign' for economy: Yellen
The US central bank's decision to slash interest rates this week is a "very positive sign" for where the world's biggest economy stands, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.
Unknown Mozart string trio discovered in Germany
A previously unknown piece of music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was probably in his early teens has been uncovered at a library in Germany, researchers said Thursday.
'Are we five-year-olds?' F1 drivers won't mind their language
Leading Formula One drivers at this week's Singapore Grand Prix said Thursday they would not tone down their language on team radio, after the governing body FIA warned they should cut out the swearing.
Brazil judge orders X to reimpose block or face hefty fine
Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Elon Musk's X to suspend access to the social network, after service was restored despite a ban, or face a daily fine of over $900,000.
Munich to rename stadium street after Beckenbauer
A street next to Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena stadium will be renamed to honour German football great Franz Beckenbauer who died earlier this year, the city council announced Thursday.
Champions Italy to face Argentina in Davis Cup Final 8
Champions Italy will face Argentina in the Davis Cup Final 8 in November after the draw was made for the knockout stage on Thursday.
The winding, fitful path to weight loss drug Ozempic
Half a century of advancements in biomedical science paved the way for today's powerful weight-loss drugs like Ozempic -- so what was that journey like for the scientists involved?
Italians defeat American Magic to reach Louis Vuitton Cup final
Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli reached the Louis Vuitton Cup final on Thursday as they defeated New York Yacht Club American Magic.
Norris has 'nothing to lose' as he hunts Verstappen in Singapore
Lando Norris declared Thursday he has "nothing to lose" as he aims to close the Formula One world title gap on Max Verstappen at this week's Singapore Grand Prix.
Kyiv 'outraged' at Swiss showing of Russian war film
The controversial documentary "Russians at War" will be shown at the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) next month despite harsh criticism from Kyiv, the event's director said Thursday.
French city renames Abbe Pierre square after abuse claims
The native city of a late French charity icon on Thursday said it was removing his name from one of its squares, in the latest such move after accusations he committed sexual abuse.
Footballer charged after huge cannabis seizure at UK airport
English footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged in connection with an attempt to smuggle cannabis with an estimated value of £600,000 ($800,000) through a British airport, UK police said Thursday.
Vatican recognises Medjugorje shrine, but not Virgin's messages
The Vatican said Thursday it recognised the shrine of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, without commenting on the Virgin's "alleged messages" to the faithful, who have gathered there in the millions for more than 40 years.
Israel bombs Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon after wave of deadly blasts
Israel bombed Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon on Thursday, piling pressure on the militant group after two waves of explosions targeted its communications systems, killing 37 people.
Bank of England freezes rate after jumbo US cut
The Bank of England on Thursday kept its key interest rate at 5.0 percent, deciding against consecutive cuts one day after a bumper reduction from the US Federal Reserve.