US, UK, Germany back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO chief
The United States, Britain and Germany expressed support Thursday for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next NATO secretary general, at a crucial time for the alliance in the face of Russia's war against Ukraine.
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Alabama court ruling on IVF 'outrageous and unacceptable': Biden
US President Joe Biden on Thursday slammed the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos are children, a decision that has led IVF clinics in the state to halt operations because of their increased exposure to wrongful death lawsuits.
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Pale with grief, a Ukrainian girl buries her family
Rescuers dug with their hands in a desperate bid to save Elizaveta Kravchenko's family the night a Russian missile reduced their home to rubble.
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Bolsonaro mum during police questioning over Brazil 'coup'
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro opted for silence Thursday during police questioning into claims he plotted a coup with allies to remain in power after his failed 2022 reelection bid.
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Bayern's Tuchel gamble to face immediate test against Leipzig
Struggling Bayern Munich's shock decision to part ways with coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season will be put to the test in Saturday's clash with RB Leipzig.
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Lyon aim for more on Ligue 1 recovery mission
Lyon have pulled clear of the Ligue 1 relegation places after three straight wins, but coach Pierre Sage knows the seven-time French champions are not out of trouble just yet.
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Beyonce becomes first Black woman to helm top country songs chart
Ahead of the release of her album that's set to take the country music scene by storm, Beyonce this week became the first Black woman to top the US charts in that genre.
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Swiss-Italian chocolate war set to end with sweet truce
Swiss giant Lindt said Thursday a deal may soon be reached with group of Italian artisan chocolatiers that will allow for the creation of a protected status for Turin's famed gianduiotto.
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Tiger Woods' son misses out in pre-qualifier for PGA Tour event
Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie had his hopes of qualifying for next week's PGA Tour event in Palm Beach Gardens dashed after he shot a 16-over-par 86 in a pre-qualifying event on Thursday.
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Argentine government shuts anti-discrimination agency
President Javier Milei's government said Thursday it would shut down Argentina's national anti-discrimination agency as part of its drive to slim down the state, saying the institute served "no purpose."
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