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Western tanks seen key to Ukraine battlefield breakthrough

Western tanks seen key to Ukraine battlefield breakthrough

With its pledge of light tank deliveries for Ukraine, France is betting Kyiv is capable of using modern Western armoured vehicles to push forward against Russian invaders.

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US trade deficit narrows to smallest since late 2020

US trade deficit narrows to smallest since late 2020

The US trade deficit narrowed more than anticipated in November on a fall in imports, government figures showed on Thursday, with drops seen in pharmaceuticals and household goods.

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Prince Harry says brother assaulted him, branded Meghan 'rude'

Prince Harry says brother assaulted him, branded Meghan 'rude'

Prince Harry says in his new book that he was physically attacked by his older brother Prince William during an argument over his wife Meghan, according to an excerpt leaked days before the memoir's publication.

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Erdogan asks Putin to declare 'unilateral' Ukraine ceasefire

Erdogan asks Putin to declare 'unilateral' Ukraine ceasefire

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday pressed Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to declare a "unilateral" ceasefire in Ukraine.

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BMW unveils car that can change color

BMW unveils car that can change color

BMW unveiled Wednesday the prototype of a car that can change color and showcases digital features like projecting driving data across the inside of the windshield.

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Chelsea sign French international defender Badiashile

Chelsea sign French international defender Badiashile

Chelsea signed France international defender Benoit Badiashile from Ligue 1 side Monaco on Thursday for a fee believed to be just under 40 million euros ($42 million).

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UK's Extinction Rebellion pauses radical tactics to seek wider support

UK's Extinction Rebellion pauses radical tactics to seek wider support

Extinction Rebellion climate campaigners have announced a temporary halt to public disruption in the UK as they seek broader support, even as other activist groups vow to maintain radical tactics.

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Barca chief Laporta says European Super League could start in 2025

Barca chief Laporta says European Super League could start in 2025

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Thursday he believes a European Super League could be up and running from 2025 if a key court ruling goes in the project's favour.

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Argentine president launches bid to remove Supreme Court judges

Argentine president launches bid to remove Supreme Court judges

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has launched a parliamentary procedure against the Supreme Court in the latest stage in the executive's power battle with the judiciary.

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EU gives 'red card' to Cameroon over fishing

EU gives 'red card' to Cameroon over fishing

The EU on Thursday gave a "red card" to Cameroon for failing to cooperate in the international fight against illegal fishing.

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