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Singer Rosalia quits Milan concert with food poisoning

Oil climbs and equities sink amid mixed messages on 'talks'

'Get out': Verstappen bans reporter from Japan press conference

Leaked Nepal report into deadly uprising calls for prosecuting ex-PM

Verstappen says last-minute F1 rule tweak will help only 'a tiny bit'

Oil rises and equities mixed amid mixed messages on 'talks'

EU to vote on Trump tariff deal -- but eyes rest of world

Somalia football slowly becomes a women's game

North Korea, Belarus sign 'friendship' treaty during Lukashenko visit

Venezuela oil reserves both entice and repel energy giants

Hamilton says more committed to F1 than ever at 41

Iran-War and dangerous Lines

30 Days to Save the Economy?

Cuban regime nears collapse

No red lines: Israel vs Iran

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Iran and the holy War risk

Is that Israel's final blow?

Mercedes-Benz net profit nearly halves amid China, US woes

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported Thursday its lowest annual profit since the Covid pandemic, as it counted the cost of US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China.

Comeback queen Brignone wins super-G at Winter Olympics

Federica Brignone crowned a sensational comeback from injury to win the women's super-G at the Winter Olympics on Thursday and bring gold medal joy to the host nation.

European stocks rise tracking earnings, US jobs

European stock markets rose Thursday as traders digested a string of company earnings and a stronger-than-expected US jobs report, which boosted optimism about the health of the world's largest economy.

Hermes sales rise despite US tariffs, currency headwinds

French luxury house Hermes reported Thursday an increase in 2025 sales even though it faced steep US tariffs and a weak dollar, which made its leather handbags and other goods more pricey for customers worldwide.

Russia confirms ban on WhatsApp, says it failed to abide by law

Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday, urging its 100 million Russian users to switch to a domestic alternative.

Ukraine skeleton racer Heraskevych banned from Olympics over memorial helmet

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country's war with Russia.

Counting begins in landmark Bangladesh polls after deadly uprising

Counting began on Thursday in Bangladesh's first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, with powerful political heir Tarique Rahman bullish about defeating an Islamist-led coalition.

England coach Tuchel extends contract through to Euro 2028

Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract that will see him remain head coach of the England national football team through to the end of Euro 2028 in the UK and Ireland, the Football Association announced on Thursday.

Pro-Kremlin accounts using Epstein files to push conspiracy: AFP research

Pro-Kremlin social media accounts are using the latest Jeffrey Epstein document release to bolster their efforts to spread baseless claims that Russia has saved Ukrainian children from sex trafficking, AFP research showed Thursday.

France picked uncapped Brau-Boirie at centre to face Wales

Centre Fabien Brau-Boirie will make his Test debut for France against Wales in the Six Nations this weekend after head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named him as one of two changes to his starting line-up.

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Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028