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Facebook's Meta takes on bond debt, in a first
Facebook-owner Meta is ending a run as one of the few major firms without debt, launching its first bond sale as the company battles uncertainty and bets heavily on its metaverse vision.
Ukraine forces endangering civilians: Amnesty
Ukrainian forces are violating international law and endangering civilians by establishing bases in residential areas, including in schools and hospitals, Amnesty International said Thursday, drawing a furious response from Kyiv.
US says Russia will fake scene around mass POW deaths to blame Ukraine
The White House accused Moscow Thursday of preparing to plant fake evidence to make it look like the recent mass killing of Ukrainian prisoners in an attack on a Russian-controlled prison was caused by the Ukraine military.
Goodell names Harvey to hear NFL's Watson ban appeal
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell designated ex-New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey on Thursday to hear the league's appeal of Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension following sexual assault accusations.
US condemns China missile launches near Taiwan, urges deescalation
The United States on Thursday condemned China's launch of 11 ballistic missiles around Taiwan during major military drills as an overreaction to Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, urging Beijing to decrease tensions.
Stocks mixed as markets digest BoE rate hike, recession forecast
European stocks pushed slightly higher on Thursday as the Bank of England delivered its biggest interest rate hike in 27 years, while Wall Street equities were mixed ahead of key US jobs data.
Holloway handed Australia debut as Rennie makes seven changes
Jed Holloway is in line to make his Australia debut against Argentina this weekend after Wallabies coach Dave Rennie announced on Thursday seven changes to his side to face the Pumas.
Health fears over Beluga whale spotted in France's Seine river
A beluga whale that swam up France's Seine river appears to be underweight and officials are worried about its health, regional authorities said Thursday.
Apple accused of mishandling sex misconduct complaints: report
Over a dozen women accused Apple of mishandling sexual misconduct claims they lodged while working for the iPhone maker, according to a Financial Times report out Thursday.
Judge says Kevin Spacey must pay $31 mn over 'House of Cards' axing
Hollywood movie star Kevin Spacey will have to pay $31 million to the production company that fired him from "House of Cards" after allegations of sexual harassment emerged, a judge ruled Thursday, dismissing his appeal against arbitration.
Peruvian president gives statement in graft probe against him
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo appeared Thursday before prosecutors investigating corruption charges against him, insisting he was innocent but declining to answer their questions.
US declares monkeypox a public health emergency
The United States on Thursday declared monkeypox a public health emergency, a move that should free up new funds, assist in data gathering and allow the deployment of additional personnel in the fight against the disease.
Huh fires career-low 61 to seize early PGA Greensboro lead
John Huh fired a career-low nine-under par 61 to seize an early two-stroke lead in Thursday's opening round of the US PGA's Wyndham Championship.
'Unjustified' Griner verdict sparks renewed calls for US action
The US basketball community decried Women's NBA star Brittney Griner's drugs conviction and nine-year prison sentence from a Russian court as "unjust" on Thursday and called on the US government to bring her home.
Turkey says three grain shipments to leave Ukraine Friday
Three more ships filled with grain will sail from Ukraine on Friday under a UN-backed deal lifting Russia's blockade of the Black Sea, Turkey's defence minister said.
Shibuno leads British Open as Korda stars in borrowed clothes
Japan's Hinako Shibuno took the lead at the Women's British Open with an opening six under par 65 at Muirfield on Thursday as US star Jessica Korda stayed in touch despite having to play in borrowed clothes.
Brittney Griner, from basketball world great to Russian prisoner
Brittney Griner -- a world basketball great, Olympic legend and LGBT trailblazer -- now faces losing the greatest years of her career in a Russian penal colony.
MLB rivals Cubs and Cardinals will play in London in 2023
The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will take one of Major League Baseball's oldest rivalries overseas with a two-game series at London in 2023, the teams announced Thursday.
Cheika makes nine changes as Argentina host Australia
Michael Cheika on Thursday announced nine changes to his Argentina side to take on Australia in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza but was unable to recall one key player.
Australia's Dennis strikes gold in Commonwealth Games time trial
Australia's two-time individual world time-trial champion Rohan Dennis won Commonwealth Games gold on Thursday as former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas took bronze despite a crash.
Russian disinformation operation paid for pro-Ukraine war posts: Meta
A Russian outfit hired people off the street and paid them to post online comments intended to give the impression of grassroots support for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Facebook owner Meta said Thursday.
PSG announce arrival of Sanches as Galthier calls for more signings
Paris Saint-Germain's new coach Christophe Galtier on Thursday signed Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches and said he hoped to make three further signings before the end of the transfer window.
Salvini warns of 'Europe's refugee camp' on Lampedusa election stop
Italian anti-immigration leader Matteo Salvini warned Thursday his country would not host "the refugee camp of Europe" as he visited a migrant centre on the tiny island of Lampedusa on a campaign stop for September elections.
Unvaccinated Djokovic officially out of Montreal ATP event
Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to be vaccinated against Covid makes him unable to enter Canada, has officially withdrawn from the ATP hardcourt tournament in Montreal, organizers said Thursday.
'Indescribable': the heat and roar of Iceland's volcano
The ground rumbles underfoot, then roars as red-orange lava fountains shoot up from the ground, the intense heat cloaking the nearby crowd awestruck by Iceland's latest volcanic eruption.
'Unprecedented' fire rips through munitions site in Berlin forest
An "unprecedented" fire broke out Thursday around a German police munitions storage site in a popular forest in western Berlin, sending plumes of smoke into the skies and setting off a series of explosions.
Man Utd's Telles joins Sevilla on loan
Manchester United left-back Alex Telles joined Sevilla on a season-long loan on Thursday.
Australian swimmers eye Olympic glory after Commonwealth domination
Emma McKeon, Ariarne Titmus and the rest of Australia's swimming team are heading home after a stellar Commonwealth Games with their eyes firmly set on the 2024 Olympics.
French sailor survives 16 hours under capsized boat off Spain
A 62-year-old French sailor has been rescued in the Atlantic Ocean off Spain after surviving for 16 hours in a tiny air bubble under his capsized sailboat, the Spanish coastguard said Thursday.
Up to 30 years in jail for ex-MP, 16 others over alleged hit on Maduro
A Venezuelan court on Tuesday sentenced an opposition ex-MP and 16 others to jail terms of up to 30 years for an alleged exploding drone attack against President Nicolas Maduro in 2018.
Mexico races to rescue 10 trapped coal miners
Rescuers raced Thursday to free 10 workers trapped in a coal mine after a cave-in in northern Mexico, where desperate relatives spent a sleepless night waiting for news.
Four US cops charged over Breonna Taylor death
The US Justice Department charged four police officers on Thursday over the death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed in a botched 2020 raid on her home in Louisville, Kentucky.