Paris Olympics organisers and event management firms raided: sources close to probe
French investigators have raided the offices of the 2024 Paris Olympics organisers and event management firms involved in the opening ceremony, sources close to the probe told AFP on Thursday.
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Stocks, oil drop as traders assess Middle East war prospects
Global stock markets and oil prices dropped Thursday as traders assessed the likelihood of the Israel-Hamas crisis turning into a wider conflict in the Middle East.
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Steward back at full-back as England change three for South Africa semi-final
Freddie Steward was recalled at full-back as England coach Steve Borthwick made three changes to the team to play South Africa in the World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday.
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Becker to coach 'rough diamond' Rune
Six-time Grand Slam winner Boris Becker confirmed on Thursday he has become the coach of Denmark's Holger Rune, returning to the game after a seven-year absence that included a prison term.
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AI models lack transparency: research
Artificial intelligence models lack transparency, according to a study published Wednesday that aims to guide policymakers in regulating the rapidly-growing technology.
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What to know about the EU's landmark digital content act
The EU's milestone legislation, known as the Digital Services Act, demands digital giants crack down on illegal and problematic content.
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'I won't lie': Cummins hails Dutch ahead of Pakistan clash
Australia skipper Pat Cummins thanked the Netherlands on Thursday for throwing the five-time champions a shock World Cup lifeline with their surprise victory over South Africa.
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EU opens disinformation probes into Meta, TikTok
The EU announced probes Thursday into Facebook owner Meta and TikTok, seeking more details on the measures they have taken to stop the spread of "illegal content and disinformation" after the Hamas attack on Israel.
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S.Africa name unchanged team, most experienced in Bok history, for England
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has named an unchanged matchday 23, the most experienced in Springbok history, from the one that edged France to play England in the World Cup semi-final on Saturday.
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EU awards rights prize to Mahsa Amini, Iranian who died in custody
The European Union on Thursday awarded its top rights honour, the Sakharov Prize, to Mahsa Amini, the Iranian Kurdish woman who died in Iranian custody a year ago, and the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement her death triggered.
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