Minister among 12 held over Serbia station collapse
A former Serbian government minister and 11 others were arrested Thursday over the deadly collapse of a train station roof three weeks ago in which 15 people died.
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Spurs boss Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Bentancur despite Son slur
Ange Postecoglou has insisted Rodrigo Bentancur is an "outstanding person" after the Tottenham midfielder was punished this week for using racist language regarding team-mate Son Heung-min.
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South Sudan rejects 'malicious' report on Kiir family businesses
South Sudan on Thursday rejected claims by a US-based watchdog that President Salva Kiir's family had built up a vast corporate empire in one of the world's poorest countries.
Read moreKyiv claims 'crazy' Russia fired nuke-capable missile
Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of having deployed a ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear warheads for the first time in history which, if confirmed, would be a major escalation of the war.
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Australia defeat USA to reach Davis Cup semis
Australia defeated record 28-time Davis Cup winners the United States in a decisive doubles rubber on Thursday to reach the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
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Spain holds 1st talks with Palestinian govt since recognising state
The Spanish and Palestinian prime ministers signed four agreements on Thursday at an intergovernmental meeting in Madrid, the first since Spain officially recognised the state of Palestine in May.
Read moreStock markets waver as Nvidia, Ukraine tensions urge caution
Stock markets were little changed in Europe and on Wall Street Thursday after Ukraine claimed that Moscow fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, ratcheting up fears of further escalation in the war on Europe's doorstep.
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Returning Vonn targets St Moritz World Cup races
US ski great Lindsey Vonn will target a return to World Cup racing aged 40 in St Moritz next month, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) confirmed.
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Ramos nears PSG return as Sampaoli makes Rennes bow
Paris Saint-Germain hope to have striker Goncalo Ramos available again soon after he returned to training ahead of Friday's game against Toulouse, while former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli makes his Ligue 1 return this weekend with Rennes.
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Farrell hands Prendergast first Ireland start for Fiji Test
Sam Prendergast's composed performance on his debut in Ireland's 22-19 win over Argentina has earned him the starting spot at fly-half for Saturday's Test with Fiji at Lansdowne Road.
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