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Dozens arrested after fans and police clash at Croatia Cup semi-finals

Dozens arrested after fans and police clash at Croatia Cup semi-finals

More than 50 people were arrested and 17 police officers injured when football fans clashed with authorities after a match in Croatia's coastal town of Split, officials said Thursday.

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Ferdinand warns Rashford may have to leave Man Utd to reignite career

Ferdinand warns Rashford may have to leave Man Utd to reignite career

Rio Ferdinand believes Marcus Rashford may have to leave Manchester United if the England forward is to revive his faltering career.

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Macron denounces 'threatening' remarks from Russia after rare phone talks

Macron denounces 'threatening' remarks from Russia after rare phone talks

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denounced as "bizarre and threatening" Russia's tone following rare phone talks between the defence ministers of France and Russia, their first contact since 2022.

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Macron backs singer Aya Nakamura for Olympics opening ceremony

Macron backs singer Aya Nakamura for Olympics opening ceremony

French President Emmanuel Macron backed the idea on Thursday of Franco-Malian singer Aya Nakamura performing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics following criticism from conservatives about the prospect.

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Europe stocks rise on eve of US payrolls; gold shines

Europe stocks rise on eve of US payrolls; gold shines

European equities rose Thursday on the eve of key US data, while gold set another record peak on haven demand and hopes of interest-rate cuts.

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Philippines to hold joint naval drills with US, Japan, Australia

Philippines to hold joint naval drills with US, Japan, Australia

The Philippines will hold joint naval drills with the United States, Japan and Australia, two diplomatic sources told AFP Thursday, as the four countries deepen military ties to counter China's expanding influence in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Guardiola expects Premier League title race to go to the wire

Guardiola expects Premier League title race to go to the wire

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has told his side to prepare for another Premier League title race that goes all the way to the last day of the season.

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Russell says Hamilton exit will give Mercedes fresh start

Russell says Hamilton exit will give Mercedes fresh start

George Russell believes Mercedes can start with "a fresh sheet of paper" without Lewis Hamilton and says their relationship has improved since his Ferrari-bound team-mate announced he is leaving after this season.

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Yellen in China to press officials on industrial subsidies

Yellen in China to press officials on industrial subsidies

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China's Guangzhou on Thursday for meetings to press Beijing over fears the country's industrial subsidies for green energy, cars and batteries could flood global markets with cheap goods.

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UN rights council takes a stand against intersex discrimination

UN rights council takes a stand against intersex discrimination

The UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution Thursday on tackling discrimination against intersex persons, despite opposition from several countries to the terminology used.

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