Drone geeks help Ukraine hang on in the ruins of Chasiv Yar
Once a vibrant industrial hub, Chasiv Yar in Ukraine's east has been transformed into a smouldering wreck of mostly deserted streets and empty buildings.
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In world first, EU's sweeping AI law enters into force
The European Union's landmark law on artificial intelligence came into force on Thursday, which Brussels vows will drive innovation while protecting citizens' rights.
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Australian swim coach claims Pan 100m record 'not humanly possible'
Australian Olympian-turned swimming coach Brett Hawke Thursday questioned the legitimacy of Pan Zhanle's stunning 100m freestyle world record, but silver medallist Kyle Chalmers said the Chinese star deserved to win.
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Bangladesh police release student leaders after unrest
Bangladesh police on Thursday freed six student leaders whose campaign against civil service job quotas sparked deadly nationwide unrest, as the government looked to calm tensions and forestall fresh demonstrations.
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Hashimoto eyes Los Angeles after surrendering Olympic all-around crown
Japanese gymnast Daiki Hashimoto wiped away tears and set his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after surrendering his all-around gymnastics crown to teammate Shinnosuke Oka in Paris.
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Dortmund sign Germany midfielder Gross from Brighton
Borussia Dortmund on Thursday announced the signing of Germany midfielder Pascal Gross from Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion on a two-year deal.
Read moreEquities mixed after Fed rate cut hope, strong yen hits Tokyo
Stocks were mixed Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month, but Tokyo's Nikkei tumbled on a stronger yen following a hike by the Bank of Japan.
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Troubles in three UK cities forces Starmer to act tough
A night of troubles in three British cities which saw dozens of arrests forced Prime Minister Keir Starmer to convence an emergency meeting with police leaders on Thursday.
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Olympics tech partner Atos posts huge loss
Debt-strapped French tech giant Atos, a key Olympics partner, on Thursday posted a 1.9-billion-euro ($2.1 billion) loss for the first half of the year due to a depreciation of assets and the end of contracts in the Americas.
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Hopes fade for more survivors in Indian landslide rescue
Indian rescue crews scoured mud-caked tea plantations and villages Thursday with little hope of finding more survivors from successive landslides that killed around 200 people.
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