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Zelensky urges allies to seek 'regime change' in Russia

Zelensky urges allies to seek 'regime change' in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged his allies to bring about "regime change" in Russia, hours after a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed 16 people including a six-year-old boy.

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Trump envoy to inspect Gaza aid as pressure mounts on Israel

Trump envoy to inspect Gaza aid as pressure mounts on Israel

President Donald Trump's envoy met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday ahead of a visit to inspect aid distribution in Gaza, as a deadly food crisis drove mounting international pressure for a ceasefire.

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US theater and opera legend Robert Wilson dead at 83

US theater and opera legend Robert Wilson dead at 83

Celebrated US director Robert Wilson, who revolutionized stage and opera, died Thursday at the age of 83, his management said.

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EA shooter 'Battlefield 6' to appear in October

EA shooter 'Battlefield 6' to appear in October

Promising vast combat zones and pounding action, team-based first-person shooter "Battlefield 6" is set for release in October, pitting it against longtime rival “Call of Duty” for autumn sales dominance.

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Heavyweight shooter 'Battlefield 6' to appear in October

Heavyweight shooter 'Battlefield 6' to appear in October

Electronic Arts team-based shooter "Battlefield 6", expected to be one of the hit games of the year, will be released on October 10, the American publisher said Thursday.

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Justin Timberlake says he has Lyme disease

Justin Timberlake says he has Lyme disease

Pop star Justin Timberlake told fans Thursday he has Lyme disease, a condition he described as "relentlessly debilitating."

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Atkinson and Tongue strike as India struggle in England decider

Atkinson and Tongue strike as India struggle in England decider

Recalled fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue did the damage as India struggled to 204-6 at stumps on Thursday's opening day of their series-decider against England at the Oval.

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US theater and opera auteur Bob Wilson dead at 83

US theater and opera auteur Bob Wilson dead at 83

Celebrated US theater auteur Bob Wilson, who revolutionized stage and opera, died Thursday at the age of 83 after a short illness, his management said.

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Trump envoy to visit Gaza as pressure mounts on Israel

Trump envoy to visit Gaza as pressure mounts on Israel

President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff held talks in Israel on Thursday ahead of a rare US visit to aid distribution sites in Gaza, where nearly 22 months of grinding war and dire food shortages have sparked an international outcry.

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In Darwin's wake: Two-year global conservation voyage sparks hope

In Darwin's wake: Two-year global conservation voyage sparks hope

After a two-year around-the-world ocean voyage inspired by Charles Darwin, scientists and crew sailed home on a historic vessel into Rotterdam Thursday bearing a warning about climate change -- but also a message of hope.

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