Aldcroft named England captain ahead of 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup
Zoe Aldcroft is set to lead England at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil after being named Thursday as the team's captain for 2025.
Read moreUS emissions stagnated in 2024, challenging climate goals: study
US greenhouse gas emissions barely decreased in 2024, leaving the world's largest economy off track to achieve its climate goals, according to an analysis released Thursday, as the incoming Trump administration looks set to double down on fossil fuels.
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Ukraine's leader calls for support as Trump's return opens 'new chapter'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Donald Trump's return to the White House would open "a new chapter" and reiterated a call for Western allies to send troops to help "force Russia to peace".
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Polish president says don't arrest Netanyahu at Auschwitz ceremony
Poland's president has urged the government not to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he attend the Auschwitz liberation anniversary event later this month, his office said Thursday.
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Ex-Scotland rugby captain Hogg spared jail after admitting he abused wife
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg was sentenced to supervision for a year on Thursday, avoiding a jail term after admitting he had abused his estranged wife over the course of five years.
Read moreLebanon army chief set to become president in second parliament vote
Lebanon's lawmakers voted for a second time in the day Thursday to elect a much-needed president, with army chief Joseph Aoun expected to win.
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37 killed in north Syria clashes between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces: monitor
Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people on Thursday in Syria's northern Manbij region, a war monitor said.
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Italy's Meloni denies discussing SpaceX deal with Musk
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Thursday talking to Elon Musk about a cybersecurity deal with the American billionaire's SpaceX company following reports that sparked controversy in Italy.
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Wolves sign Ivory Coast defender Agbadou from Reims
Wolves announced Thursday they have signed Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Agbadou from Reims for a reported fee of £16.6 million ($20.3 million) -- the first arrival under new manager Vitor Pereira.
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Lebanon army chief short of required majority in first round of president vote
Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun on Thursday fell short of the two-thirds majority to become president in the first round of a parliamentary vote, but could still become head of state.
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