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Zelensky warns against attending Russia's parade as Moscow repeats threats

Zelensky warns against attending Russia's parade as Moscow repeats threats

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday warned allies of Russia against attending its May 9 WWII victory parade, as Moscow doubled down on its threat to strike Kyiv on the day.

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Millwall eye 'fairytale' in Championship play-offs

Millwall eye 'fairytale' in Championship play-offs

Millwall head into the English Championship play-offs with their sights set on a "fairytale" return to the top-flight after 36 years, while Southampton, Middlesbrough and Hull hope to end much shorter exiles from the Premier League.

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Hantavirus not like Covid: doctor treating patient in Netherlands

Hantavirus not like Covid: doctor treating patient in Netherlands

The hantavirus that has broken out on the cruise ship MV Hondius is much less transmissible than Covid, the head of the Dutch unit treating one of the patients told AFP Thursday.

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New Israel-Lebanon talks planned as US awaits Iran response to peace deal

New Israel-Lebanon talks planned as US awaits Iran response to peace deal

Israeli and Lebanese envoys will sit down for a fresh round of peace talks in Washington next week, even as Israel presses its campaign against the militant group Hezbollah in spite of a ceasefire.

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Covid flashbacks haunt Canary Islands as hantavirus ship nears

Covid flashbacks haunt Canary Islands as hantavirus ship nears

Six years after registering Spain's first Covid case, the Canary Islands are awaiting the arrival of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that is reviving painful memories.

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IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia 'still suspended'

IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia 'still suspended'

The IOC on Thursday lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place.

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IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial system

IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial system

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday of the risks to global financial stability posed by cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence tools, calling for greater international cooperation on the issue.

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Brighton boss Hurzeler agrees new three-year deal

Brighton boss Hurzeler agrees new three-year deal

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has agreed a new three-year contract extension which will keep him with the Seagulls until at least 2029, the Premier League club announced Thursday.

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WHO says now five confirmed cruise ship hantavirus cases

WHO says now five confirmed cruise ship hantavirus cases

The World Health Organization said Thursday there were now five confirmed hantavirus cases from the Atlantic cruise ship outbreak, with three more suspected -- and warned further cases were possible.

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Spurs boss De Zerbi shrugs off criticism of win over weakened Villa

Spurs boss De Zerbi shrugs off criticism of win over weakened Villa

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he had no qualms about profiting from Aston Villa's weakened team after criticism of a vital win in his club's fight to avoid relegation.

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