Victims of Vietnam tycoon's record scam count losses after sentence
A decade of selling diapers and baby products earned Nguyen Thi Huong a modest savings of $20,000 but her earnings vanished in Vietnam's biggest-ever scam that has seen the tycoon responsible sentenced to life in prison.
Read moreEU leaders talk tough on migration, but divided on action
Migration was at the top of the agenda as EU leaders met in Brussels on Thursday, with most governments keen to display a tough stance after hard-right gains in several countries, but little agreement on a course of action.
Read moreGlobal stocks climb as ECB cut rates and tech rebounds
European and US stock markets rose Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates and results from key chip maker TSMC calmed fears that the tech sector was struggling.
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Biden heads to Germany to discuss Ukraine, Middle East
US President Joe Biden took off Thursday on a swift farewell trip to Germany, for talks with allies to shore up Ukraine's increasingly desperate fight against Russia.
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US retail sales pick up pace in September
Retail sales in the United States accelerated in September, according to government data released Thursday, a positive sign for consumption as the election approaches.
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Pakistan sense series-levelling win over England after Sajid heroics
Pakistan were in a strong position to win the second Test and level the series after removing both England openers on a tricky Multan pitch on Thursday with spinner Sajid Khan their hero.
Read moreKenya deputy president falls ill during impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was thrown into disarray on Thursday after his lawyer said he had fallen ill and was in hospital.
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Mbappe to keep any explanations for Swedish justice, 'if necessary' - lawyer
Kylian Mbappe, linked by media to being the target of a rape investigation in Sweden, is to keep any explanations for Swedish justice, "if necessary", his lawyer said on Thursday.
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345,000 Gazans face 'catastrophic' hunger this winter: UN
Some 345,000 Gazans face "catastrophic" levels of hunger this winter due to falling aid deliveries, UN agencies said Thursday, warning of the persistent risk of famine across the Palestinian territory.
Read moreECB makes back-to-back interest rate cuts as inflation falls
The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday, upping the tempo at which it is lowering borrowing costs as inflation in the eurozone cools faster than expected.
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