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Musk fights US state of Delaware after Tesla pay debacle
Elon Musk is on the warpath against Delaware and its powerful business court, moving his SpaceX company out of the eastern US state after a judge struck down his $56 billion compensation package at Tesla.
Ice and easy as Rovanpera grabs Swedish rally lead
After taking a break for the season's opening rally, double world champion Kalle Rovanpera immediately took command on the opening stage in Sweden on Thursday.
China urges firms not to be 'blinded by lies' over Xinjiang rights record
China on Thursday urged companies not to be "blinded by lies" about its rights record in Xinjiang, after German automaker Volkswagen said it was discussing the future of its activities in the troubled region.
US dollar dominance not under threat, despite risks: Fed official
The status of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency is likely to continue, despite threats posed by China's rise and the growth of cryptocurrencies, a US Federal Reserve official said Thursday.
Swiatek downs Azarenka to stay on course for third Qatar title
World number one Iga Swiatek moved closer to a third successive Qatar WTA 1000 title when she brushed aside Victoria Azarenka in straight sets in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
Venezuela suspends UN rights office, expels staff
Venezuela's foreign minister said Thursday he had decided to "suspend the activities" of the UN rights office in the country and ordered its staff to leave within 72 hours.
Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting result of 'dispute'
The shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally that left one person dead and 22 injured, including several children, was a personal altercation and two juveniles were among those detained, police said Thursday.
Mbappe tells PSG he plans to leave as saga draws to close
France captain Kylian Mbappe has told officials at Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, a source close to the Ligue 1 champions said on Thursday.
Biden to host feuding Polish leaders as Ukraine concerns mount
US President Joe Biden will host Poland's squabbling premier and president next month, the White House said Thursday, to shore up solidarity for Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.
China's Pan wins men's 100m freestyle world title
China's Pan Zhanle won the men's 100 metres freestyle title at the world championships in Doha on Thursday, establishing his status as one of the favourites for Olympic gold in five months' time.
Palace manager Hodgson 'stable' in hospital after illness
Roy Hodgson was in a "stable" condition in hospital, said Crystal Palace in a statement, after he was taken ill at a training session on Thursday.
Day of shocks in Rotterdam as Rune, Hurkacz crash out
Rising star Holger Rune suffered a shock defeat Thursday to Alexander Shevchenko in the Rotterdam Open second round, with the Kazakh hailing the "biggest win" of his career to date.
Mbappe tells PSG directors he plans to leave: source
France captain Kylian Mbappe has told officials at Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, a source close to the Ligue 1 champions said on Thursday.
China's Pan Zhanle wins men's 100m freestyle world title
China's Pan Zhanle won the men's 100 metres freestyle title at the world championships in Doha on Thursday.
Bitcoin's renewed euphoria as price keeps rising
Bitcoin is forecast to keep on rising after hitting fresh two-year highs above $50,000 on Thursday, leaving analysts to wonder whether investors have moved on from recent cryptocurrency setbacks, including scandals.
Rybakina, Pavlyuchenkova into Doha semi-finals as Swiatek and Osaka wait
Elena Rybakina and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova set-up a semi-final clash at the WTA 1000 tournament in Qatar on Thursday as four-time major winners Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka hoped to secure their last-four spots.
France court rejects Benzema slander case against minister
A French court on Thursday threw out a defamation case brought by professional football player Karim Benzema against Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.
Global stocks rebound rolls on
A rebound in global stocks largely continued on Thursday despite lacklustre economic data in the United States and news the UK and Japanese economies had fallen into recession.
Farmers head to Rome's Circus Maximus in latest protest
More than 1,000 farmers staged a fresh protest in Rome on Thursday, including driving tractors onto the city's ancient chariot-racing stadium as part of a weeks-long campaign echoed across European capitals.
Kompany says Burnley 'cannot feel sorry for ourselves'
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has told his struggling side they "cannot feel sorry for ourselves" in their quest to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez among Met Gala co-hosts
Showbiz A-listers Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and Chris Hemsworth will be the co-hosts of this year's Met Gala, one of the highlights of the New York social calendar, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Thursday.
Mailed abortion pills found to be safe ahead of US ruling
Abortions administered as pills sent in the mail are just as safe and effective as those provided in person, a US study said Thursday ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on restricting the medication.
Private spaceship bound for the Moon, in test for US industry
A private US spaceship was bound for the Moon on Thursday, where it will attempt to land near the south pole and carry out experiments that pave the way for the return of American astronauts later this decade.
Ancient viruses responsible for our big brains and bodies: study
Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions of years ago played a pivotal role in the evolution of our advanced brains and large bodies, a study said Thursday.
Ten Hag wants Man Utd sporting director on 'same page'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants any new sporting director appointed by the club to be "on the same page" with him.
Cillian Murphy tackles Irish 'shame' with Berlin fest opener
Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy said Thursday his latest movie aimed to tackle Ireland's "collective trauma" over notorious laundries used for decades as prison camps for "fallen" young women, as it opened Berlin's international film festival.
Fishermen, ecologists unite in northern France against 'sea bulldozer'
Environmental activists and fishermen on Thursday joined forces to protest in northern France against a new giant fishing trawler factory, warning the vessel risked wrecking livelihoods and the environment.
Giant teddy bear nabs Peru drug dealers in Valentine raid
Happy Valentine's Day, you're under arrest!
White House to brief lawmakers after Russia nuclear space reports
US President Joe Biden's national security chief will brief top lawmakers Thursday after they warned of a "serious" threat reportedly involving a Russian bid to build a space-based nuclear capability.
Trump judge sets March date for historic criminal trial
Donald Trump returned to court in Manhattan on Thursday where his attempts to dismiss charges of covering up hush money payments were rejected, setting the stage for the first criminal trial of a former US president to begin on March 25.
Pavlyuchenkova into Doha semi-finals as Swiatek and Osaka wait
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova made her way into the semi-finals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha with a 7-5, 6-4 win over the American Danielle Collins on Thursday.
Shock for Rune as Shevchenko claims 'biggest win'
Rising star Holger Rune suffered a shock defeat Thursday to Alexander Shevchenko in the Rotterdam Open second round, with the Kazakh hailing the "biggest win" of his career to date.