Millions without power, major flooding in Florida hurricane
Hurricane Ian flooded cities, turned out the lights on millions, and left migrants from an overturned boat missing on Thursday as Florida assessed damage from one of the most intense US storms in years.
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European stocks drop, pound recovers
European equities sank Thursday on fears that rising interest rates will spark a global recession, while the pound clawed back ground one day after emergency bond-market intervention from the Bank of England.
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USA to face Canada, Australia meet China in women's basketball World Cup semis
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas nailed 13 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists as the United States close in on an 11th title after setting up a women's basketball World Cup semi-final against Canada Thursday.
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Surprised Albon ready to race in Singapore after surgery drama
Williams driver Alex Albon said Thursday he was surprised to be able to race in Singapore this weekend after missing the Italian Grand Prix because of complications after surgery.
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Qatar says World Cup fans do not need Covid vaccination
Coronavirus vaccinations will not be mandatory for the million-plus fans going to the World Cup in Qatar this year, the Gulf state said Thursday.
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Anti-war novel banned by Nazis revived through German eyes
Banned by the Nazis for its anti-war message, the classic novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" is getting a Netflix revival with lessons for a new troubled age.
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BBC announces job losses at World Service
Nearly 400 staff at BBC World Service will lose their jobs as part of a cost-cutting programme and move to digital platforms, the broadcaster announced on Thursday.
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Jordanian doctor quits to become bodybuilding champion
Jordanian Mohammad Nsour gave up a career in medicine to pursue his dream of becoming a star bodybuilder.
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Kremlin announces Ukraine annexation ceremony for Friday
Russia will formally annex four regions of Ukraine its troops occupy at a grand ceremony in Moscow on Friday, the Kremlin has announced, after it suggested using nuclear weapons to defend the territories.
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Dettori-ridden Torquator Tasso given stiff draw to defend Arc crown
Frankie Dettori's hopes of a record-extending seventh Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe suffered a blow on Thursday when defending champion Torquator Tasso was handed a tough draw.
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