In Odessa, Russia's war redistributes the roles
Andriy Kharlamov, a baritone at Odessa's famed opera house, fills sandbags and is learning how to handle weapons, while Inga Kordynovska, a lawyer, supervises the distribution of aid to thousands of people in a converted food court.
Read moreUK government demands progress on racism in cricket
The British government said Thursday it expected to see "clear and lasting evidence of positive progress" across English cricket after a damaging racism scandal rocked the sport.
Read moreSouth Africa face struggle to qualify for Cricket World Cup
Cricket World Cups have caused more heartache for South African supporters than any other format of the game.
Read moreMoscow stock market partially reopens after month-long closure
The Moscow Stock Exchange resumed trading of some shares Thursday, the second stage in a phased re-opening after being suspended for a month due to Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
Read moreUkraine demands unlimited NATO aid against Russia's month-old war
A month since Russia launched its shock invasion, Ukraine's leader pleaded Thursday for NATO to "save" his shattered country with unrestricted military aid, so its armed forces could transform their dogged defence into attack.
Read moreOil prices, stock markets steady after recent volatility
Oil prices and stock markets steadied Thursday, as Western leaders gathered for emergency summits in Brussels triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Read moreQueen Elizabeth II may miss opening of parliament
Queen Elizabeth II may miss Britain's traditional state opening of parliament for only the third time during her 70-year reign after the government on Thursday set its date for May 10.
Read moreAustralia warns against Solomons-China pact
A wide-ranging draft security pact between the Solomon Islands and China was leaked online Thursday, prompting Australia to voice concern about actions that would "destabilise" the South Pacific.
Read moreFormer Spurs and England star Jermain Defoe retires
Former Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe on Thursday announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39.
Read moreUkraine pleads for arms from NATO to help beat Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded Thursday with NATO leaders to send weapons "without restrictions" as the alliance sought to bolster Kyiv and strengthen its eastern flank in the face of Russia's war.
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