Hundreds arrested following Kenya protests
Kenya's interior ministry on Thursday said more than 300 people including a lawmaker had been arrested following violent anti-government protests that left nine dead.
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Young becomes Everton's first summer signing
Ashley Young became Everton's first signing of the transfer window on Thursday as the 38-year-old penned a one-year deal with the Toffees.
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AI-supercharged neurotech threatens mental privacy: UNESCO
The combination of "warp speed" advances in neurotechnology, such as brain implants or scans that can increasingly peek inside minds, and artificial intelligence poses a threat to mental privacy, UNESCO warned on Thursday.
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UK economy falters as outlook darkens
The UK economy shrank in May on an extra public holiday for the coronation of King Charles III, official data showed Thursday, and as high inflation prolongs a cost-of-living crisis.
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China's top diplomat says Beijing, Moscow to deepen ties
China's top diplomat said Thursday Beijing would strengthen ties with Russia in areas of strategic communication and coordination, as the allies' contacts grow closer after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine last year.
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Hollywood set for first shutdown strike since 1960
Hollywood actors were poised to go on strike Thursday, joining writers in the first industry-wide shutdown in 63 years after last-ditch talks failed, with nearly all film and television production likely to grind to a halt.
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Martinez glad to join Barca after suffering against them
Barcelona's new defender Inigo Martinez said he was glad to join a team he has regularly suffered against, at his presentation on Thursday.
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China intelligence targets UK 'prolifically': report
China's state intelligence apparatus targets the UK "prolifically and aggressively" but the government in London's response has been "completely inadequate", a parliamentary committee said Thursday.
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Hundreds arrested following Kenya protests: ministry
Kenya's interior ministry on Thursday said more than 300 people including a lawmaker had been arrested following violent anti-government protests that left seven people dead.
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IEA trims demand forecast as interest rates weigh on growth
The IEA trimmed its forecast for 2023 oil demand for the first time this year as macroeconomic headwinds including higher interest rates bite, but still sees it reaching a record level thanks to China's thirst for fuel.
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