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UK govt to appeal judges' block of Rwanda deportation plan

UK govt to appeal judges' block of Rwanda deportation plan

The UK government said it would challenge a court ruling issued Thursday that blocks its plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, a set-back to its controversial bid to cut migrant numbers.

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Kremlin insists Putin has 'astounding' support after mutiny

Kremlin insists Putin has 'astounding' support after mutiny

The Kremlin said Thursday that footage, which could not be verified, apparently showing President Vladimir Putin greeting adoring supporters proved that he has "astounding" support after quelling an armed insurrection.

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Bilbao buzzing as Tour de France gets ready to roll

Bilbao buzzing as Tour de France gets ready to roll

Cycling's Tour de France, with its vast caravan of teams, media, publicity and security, was visible everywhere around the Spanish city of Bilbao Thursday, with riders poised to embark on the epic 21-day race to Paris.

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Smith gets his century but England fight back in second Test

Smith gets his century but England fight back in second Test

Steve Smith returned to form with a century for Australia, but England hit back to dismiss the tourists for 416 in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.

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Better supervision needed after bank failures: US Fed chair

Better supervision needed after bank failures: US Fed chair

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that stronger regulation and greater agility was required in supervising the banking sector following a string of high-profile failures earlier this year.

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Stock markets diverge as dealers refocus on rates outlook

Stock markets diverge as dealers refocus on rates outlook

Equity markets were mixed Thursday as central bank warnings that interest rates would rise further to counter inflation offset hopes the US economy could avoid a recession.

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France urges calm as dozens arrested after police shooting

France urges calm as dozens arrested after police shooting

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged calm after 150 people were arrested and public buildings attacked in protests over the police killing of a teenager that has incensed France.

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Muslim nations denounce Koran burning in Sweden

Muslim nations denounce Koran burning in Sweden

Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern nations on Thursday condemned the burning of the Koran by an Iraqi living in Sweden, warning such acts "inflame" the feelings of Muslims around the world.

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Afghan Taliban authorities condemn Sweden Koran burning

Afghan Taliban authorities condemn Sweden Koran burning

Afghanistan's Taliban government reacted angrily Thursday to Swedish authorities allowing a man to burn a copy of the Koran outside a mosque in Stockholm, calling it "utter contempt towards this noble religion".

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Turkmenistan unveils $5 bn city in honour of national leader

Turkmenistan unveils $5 bn city in honour of national leader

Turkmenistan on Thursday inaugurated Arkadag, a $ 5-billion "smart" city built in honour of former strongman leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, cementing one of the most extraordinary personality cults in the world.

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