Trump to testify under oath in New York fraud lawsuit
Donald Trump was back in New York on Thursday to answer questions in a civil case accusing the ex-president and three of his children of business fraud.
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Russia claims Bakhmut surrounded, Kyiv says holding on
Russia said Thursday it had cut off Ukrainian forces inside Bakhmut, while Kyiv insisted supply lines were still open into the town, scene of the most brutal battle of the war.
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Cannes set for women director record, A-list lineup
A record six women directors will compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes in May, organisers announced Thursday, with the film festival promising a who's who of Hollywood A-listers and award-winning filmmakers.
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Syria's Assad returns to Arab fold after years of isolation
Twelve years after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was shunned, Arab countries have gradually welcomed his regime back into the fold -- as victor of a war that has yet to end.
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WTA to make China return in September after Peng boycott
Professional women's tennis tournaments will resume in China in September after a 16-month boycott over concerns for the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai, the WTA announced on Thursday.
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Stocks waver on US recession warning, inflation slowdown
Global stocks wavered Thursday and the dollar fell as traders digested recession risks, slowing US inflation and corporate earnings.
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Polish PM blasts 'short-sighted' European opening to China after Macron visit
Poland's prime minister on Thursday accused Europeans of making a potentially historic mistake by seeking greater ties with China, in a clear reference to French President Emmanuel Macron, as he warned of consequences for Ukraine.
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US court keeps abortion drug available -- for now
A US appeals court has blocked moves to ban a widely-used abortion pill -- but imposed tough restrictions on access, in the latest round of an intensifying battle over reproductive rights.
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Ronaldo's club Al Nassr part company with French coach Garcia
Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr have parted company with French coach Rudi Garcia, the Saudi side announced on Thursday.
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Free bird: Indian man asks zoo for feathered friend's release
An Indian farmer whose extraordinary bond with a large bird made him a social media star has asked for his feathered friend to be set free after it was captured by wildlife authorities.
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