Russian nationalist turned critic goes on trial in Moscow
A former top commander of Russian-backed fighters in eastern Ukraine went on trial in Moscow on Thursday on charges of extremism for criticising the Kremlin's military strategy towards Kyiv.
Read more
Man City rising star Hamilton elated by debut goal
Micah Hamilton said he had been left struggling for words following his goalscoring debut for Manchester City in the Champions League.
Read more
Russian judge re-opens possibility of jail for rights defender
A Russian court on Thursday overturned its decision to fine a veteran human rights campaigner and co-chair of the Nobel-Prize-winning group Memorial, who was convicted earlier of discrediting Russian forces.
Read more
Bennett snatches surprise win in first downhill of the season
American skier Bryce Bennett was the surprise winner of the first men's World Cup downhill of the season at Val Gardena in Italy on Thursday.
Read more
France probes death of actress who first denounced Depardieu
French investigators are looking into the death of an actress who was one of the first to accuse film star Gerard Depardieu of sexual assault, prosecutors said this week.
Read more
BoE pauses, ECB tipped to follow as rate cut pressure mounts
The Bank of England held rates steady again Thursday with the European Central Bank expected to follow suit as inflation retreats, shifting investor attention to how fast policymakers will slash borrowing costs in 2024.
Read more
Howley back in Wales coaching staff after betting ban
Rob Howley has been restored to Wales' coaching staff for the first time since being banned for breaching betting regulations, it was announced on Thursday.
Read more
Japan's Kishida replaces four ministers over kickbacks scandal
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced four ministers Thursday as the unpopular leader reels from a major corruption scandal in the ruling party.
Read more
Exeter's Baxter says ban on overseas-based players good for England
Exeter's director of rugby Rob Baxter said on Thursday England must maintain their ban on selecting overseas-based players despite the furore sparked by Henry Arundell's unavailability for the national side.
Read more
Meta rolls out Twitter rival Threads in the EU
Facebook owner Meta's text-based app Threads arrived in the European Union on Thursday, months after its global launch in July, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.
Read moreIn The News
