France's lower house backs compensating victims of anti-gay laws
France's LGBTQ activists rejoiced Thursday after the lower house of parliament overnight unanimously approved a bill to compensate gay people convicted under discriminatory laws from 1942 to 1982.
Read morePochettino says he understands anger from Chelsea fans
Mauricio Pochettino admitted he might "behave the same" as frustrated Chelsea fans after they called for his sacking during last week's draw against Brentford.
Read moreEU curbs kick in to make big tech play by its market rules
The EU's landmark curbs on how tech titans do business online kick in from Thursday, but just how far Brussels succeeds in bringing the giants to heel will hinge on bitter battles that lie ahead.
Read moreMacron states 'unwavering support' for Moldova
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday stated his country's "unwavering support" for Moldova as tensions mount between Chisinau and pro-Russian separatists.
Read moreECB keeps rates on hold with inflation still sticky
The European Central Bank froze interest rates again on Thursday as it held off from starting to cut borrowing costs amid concerns that sticky inflation is not easing as fast as hoped.
Read moreEngland batters 'tested' in tough India Test, Trescothick says
England's top batsmen have struggled to get big scores in a tough five-match series against India, but assistant coach Marcus Trescothick on Thursday played down concerns regarding the batting.
Read moreHopes dim for Gaza truce before Ramadan as war enters sixth month
Hopes dimmed on Thursday for a truce before Ramadan in the Israel-Hamas war that entered its sixth month with dozens more killed, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory threatened by famine.
Read moreTownsend urges Scotland to finish Six Nations with a flourish
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has urged his team to raise their game to fresh heights as they bid for a first top-two finish in the Six Nations era.
Read more'Mature' Yadav helps India to opening day honours against England
Kuldeep Yadav took five wickets to bundle England out for 218, with India's batsmen starting strongly on a dominant opening day for the hosts in the fifth Test on Thursday.
Read moreNew German strike round snarls rail, air traffic
Hundreds of thousands of passengers in Germany faced travel misery Thursday as rail and airport workers staged new strikes to back demands for higher wages.
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