Explosions In Iran, US Media Reports Israeli Strikes
Air defense systems over several Iranian cities were activated, state media reported, after the country's official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan. ABC and CBS News reported the strikes had been carried out by Israel, quoting US officials. There was no immediate comment from the White House or Pentagon.
Will Qatar Pull Out As Israel-Hamas Mediator?
Qatar's warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the prospects for a ceasefire and the return of hostages.
Migrant Rescuers Seek Vindication After Lengthy Italy Case
After seven years of investigations, crew members from migrant rescue ships accused by Italy of helping human traffickers in the Mediterranean hope to finally clear their names Friday.
Arsenal, Liverpool Fight To Keep Premier League Race Alive
Arsenal have no time to dwell on their Champions League exit as they return to Premier League action this weekend with the chance to reclaim top spot.
US 'Swatting' Pranks Stoke Alarm In Election Year
Startled by nighttime pounding on his door, American political strategist Rick Wilson walked out in his underwear to find policemen with guns drawn.
Coe Divides Olympic Movement With Prize Money Move
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe's decision to award prize money to Olympic gold medallists may have been welcomed by athletes but the move has upset some of his fellow federation bosses and surprised seasoned observers of the Games.
Eiffel Tower Loses Sparkle For Parisians Ahead Of Olympics
The Eiffel Tower is set for a starring role during the Paris Olympics this year, but the landmark and its park have become symbols of the capital's struggles with cleanliness and crime.
Liverpool Out Of Europa League As Leverkusen Advance To Semis
Liverpool crashed out of the Europa League after a 1-0 win against Atalanta that wasn't enough to overturn their quarter-final deficit, while Bayer Leverkusen's 1-1 draw at West Ham took the German champions into the last four on Thursday.
NHL Approves Coyotes Sale And Move To Utah
The NHL has given the green light to the Arizona Coyotes sale and move to Utah, the league said on Thursday.
Ukraine, Israel, TikTok: The Massive Aid Package Before US Congress
The US House of Representatives on Saturday will vote on a major aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and on a possible ban of TikTok.
Netflix Beats Expectations On Profit And Subscribers
Netflix topped expectations Thursday as it reported 9.3 million new subscribers and profits of $2.3 billion in the first three months of the year.
Hindu Nationalist Modi The Favourite As India Votes
India begins voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a weakened opposition is pushed to the sidelines.
Mideast In 'Shadow Of Uncertainty' Due To Regional Conflicts: IMF
Economies in the Middle East and North Africa face a "shadow of uncertainty" from ongoing tensions in the region, a senior IMF official told AFP on Thursday.
Thousands Of Bosnian Serbs Rally Against UN Resolution On Srebrenica
Several thousand Bosnian Serbs protested Thursday in Banja Luka against a potential UN resolution to declare July 11 an international day to remember the Srebrenica genocide.
Hugs Or Bullets? How Mexico Presidential Rivals Aim To Curb Violence
Attack violent crime at its roots or go to war with powerful drug cartels?
Meta Releases Beefed-up AI Models
Meta on Thursday introduced an improved AI assistant built on new versions of its open source "Llama" large language model for powering the technology.
Ecuador Hit By Power Cuts Of Up To 13 Hours Amid Drought
Parts of Ecuador were facing power cuts of up to 13 hours on Thursday amid an electricity crisis sparked by a drought that has left key hydroelectric reservoirs nearly depleted.
Probe Into Portugal Ex-PM Costa Appears To Collapse
The corruption investigation that sparked ex-Portuguese premier Antonio Costa's resignation last year risks collapsing after a court said there had been no indication of a crime being committed.
Kenya Military Helicopter Crash Kills Defence Chief, Senior Officers
Kenya's defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.
Biden's Cannibals Story Leaves White House In The Lurch
Joe Biden raised eyebrows when he hinted that cannibals on the island of New Guinea may have eaten his uncle's body after he was shot down during World War II.
And the White House and official records indicated Thursday that -- as with many a family legend -- the facts may indeed be a bit different.
Slow Recovery As Dubai Airport, Roads Still Deluged
Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for a third straight day Thursday after the heaviest rains on record drenched the desert United Arab Emirates.
Historic Copenhagen Building Smolders For Third Day As Facade Collapses
The facade of Copenhagen's historic former stock exchange collapsed Thursday, rescue services said, as work to put out the last of the flames continued for a third day.
Orban Critic Under Investigation In Hungary
Hungarian former government insider-turned critic Peter Magyar on Thursday said he has been put under investigation by a controversial new government agency set up to curb foreign influence.
IMF Chief Urges Attention To War-ravaged Yemen, Sudan
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday drew attention to the suffering in Yemen and Sudan, both plagued by civil wars and often overshadowed by the plight of other countries.
Family Affair: Two More Arnault Sons Join LVMH Board
Two sons of the world's richest man Bernard Arnault on Thursday joined the board of LVMH after a shareholder vote, further cementing the family's control on the French luxury goods giant.
Banned Venezuela Opposition Leader Insists She Is 'Plan A'
She has been banned from taking part in the July presidential election, but Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado keeps campaigning, refusing to settle for a backup plan.
Gazans Search For Remains After Deadly Rafah Strike
Birds sang and planes rumbled overhead as Abdeljabbar al-Arja dug the remains of his dead neighbours from the rubble in Gaza.
Croatian Parties Scramble To Form Government In Hung Parliament
Croatian parties scrambled to form a ruling coalition Thursday, a day after an election in which the ruling conservative party won the most seats but not a parliamentary majority.
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Set To Drop
Taylor Swift is primed to release her highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday -- the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year.
UN Chief Warns Mideast On Brink Of 'Full-scale Regional Conflict'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday painted a dark picture of the situation in the Middle East, warning that spiraling tensions over the war in Gaza and Iran's attack on Israel could devolve into a "full-scale regional conflict."
