Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally falters
A tech-fuelled rally on Wall Street faltered on Thursday as concerns about interest rates and high stock valuations sapped investor confidence.
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Drinking water in many French cities contaminated: study
A type of "forever chemical" linked to health problems and birth defects has been found in the tap water of many French cities and towns including Paris, according to a study released on Thursday.
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West Africa juntas tighten screws on foreign mining firms
Earlier this month, soldiers swooped by helicopter into a vast mining complex in western Mali and made away with three tonnes of gold -- all done on the orders of the military government.
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Spain govt to cover full cost of repairing flood-damaged buildings
Spain's central government will cover the full cost of rebuilding schools, libraries and other municipal buildings damaged in last year's deadly floods, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Thursday.
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PSG loan France forward Kolo Muani to Juventus
Juventus signed Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday as the France forward seeks playing time away from the French capital.
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'Emilia Perez' tops Oscar nominations in fire-hit Hollywood
Transgender cartel musical "Emilia Perez" topped this year's Oscar nominations, earning 13 nods in an announcement on Thursday postponed by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
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Tears, gasps as UK court hears horrific details of stabbing spree
The families of children killed and wounded by a teenager in a knife rampage that sparked the country's worst riots in years wept in court Thursday as prosecutors described the frenzied attack.
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St Andrews to host 2027 British Open
The 2027 British Open will be played at St Andrews in Scotland, widely considered the "Home of Golf", tournament organisers the R&A announced on Thursday.
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S.African anti-apartheid activists sue govt over lack of justice
Twenty-five families of victims and survivors of apartheid-era crimes are suing the South African government over a "gross failure" to investigate and prosecute perpetrators, said the rights group representing victims on Thursday.
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Cocaine seizures in Rotterdam down sharply
Europe's largest port Rotterdam saw a significant decrease in cocaine smuggled through its gates last year, Dutch law authorities said Thursday, citing increased security measures and stronger international cooperation.
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