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Ten deadliest quakes of the past 100 years

Ten deadliest quakes of the past 100 years

With the estimated death toll still mounting, the massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 is among the 10 deadliest of the past 100 years, with over 41,000 dead as of Friday.

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Paris, London stocks hit all-time highs as Wall Street tumbles

Paris, London stocks hit all-time highs as Wall Street tumbles

The London and Paris stock exchanges leapt to all-time highs Thursday, boosted by strong corporate results, but Wall Street fell on renewed concerns about future interest rate hikes.

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Tesla 'recalls' 360,000 vehicles to fix driver-assistance software

Tesla 'recalls' 360,000 vehicles to fix driver-assistance software

Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 electric vehicles because of problems with their driver-assistance technology that heighten crash risk, according to a US regulatory announcement seen by AFP Thursday.

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Colombia mulls proposal to benefit repentant narcos

Colombia mulls proposal to benefit repentant narcos

Colombia's government on Thursday said it would submit a bill to parliament offering reduced sentences and other benefits to drug traffickers who quit and compensate victims.

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US opposes UN bid to denounce Israeli settlements

US opposes UN bid to denounce Israeli settlements

The United States on Thursday voiced opposition to a proposed UN Security Council resolution that would demand Israel end settlements in the occupied territories, despite Washington's criticism of its ally on the issue.

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Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia: family

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia: family

Action star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with untreatable dementia, his family said Thursday, less than a year after he retired from acting because of growing cognitive difficulties.

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Tesla recalls 360,000 vehicles on driver-assistance system issues

Tesla recalls 360,000 vehicles on driver-assistance system issues

Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 electric vehicles because of problems with their driver-assistance technology that heighten crash risk, according to a US regulatory announcement seen by AFP Thursday.

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One investor, two clubs: is Europe big enough for both?

One investor, two clubs: is Europe big enough for both?

With Qatari suitors reportedly seeking to add Manchester United to a portfolio that includes Paris Saint-Germain, precedent suggests both clubs would be allowed to pursue the Champions League grail at the same time.

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Sinner gains revenge over Tsitsipas in Rotterdam

Sinner gains revenge over Tsitsipas in Rotterdam

Jannik Sinner stunned top seed and Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to reach the Rotterdam ATP quarter-finals on Thursday.

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Woods back in action at Riviera, first Tour start in seven months

Woods back in action at Riviera, first Tour start in seven months

Former world number one Tiger Woods launched his first US PGA tournament bid in seven months on Thursday as he teed off in Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.

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