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Israel military says Sinwar killed in firefight while tracked by drone
The Israeli military on Thursday told how Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a firefight after being tracked "going from home to home" desperately seeking to avoid detection in southern Gaza.
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One Direction members 'devastated' by Liam Payne's death
The members of hugely successful pop group One Direction said Thursday they were "completely devastated" by the death of bandmate Liam Payne, who fell from the balcony of his Buenos Aires hotel room.
Norris shrugs off Red Bull 'trick' of the trade at US Grand Prix
McLaren's Lando Norris said he felt calm and confident on Thursday ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix and did not expect rivals Red Bill to lose performance after making requested car alterations.
Global stocks climb as ECB cuts rates and tech rebounds
European and US stock markets mainly rose Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates and results from key chip maker TSMC calmed fears that the tech sector was struggling.
Chelsea, Lyon ease to wins in Women's Champions League
Chelsea moved to the top of their Women's Champions League group with a 3-1 win at Twente on Thursday, while record eight-time winners Lyon saw off Wolfsburg.
China expected to post slowing growth as economic woes drag
China is expected to post its slowest growth in a year and a half on Friday, as Beijing struggles to steady an economy shaken by sluggish spending and persistent property sector woes.
Yamasaki brings keirin world title home as Japan takes two track golds
Kento Yamasaki won Japan's first world title in the men's keirin since 1987 as record-chasing Olympic gold medallist Harrie Lavreysen was eliminated in the semi-finals.
Netflix adds millions of subscribers but growth slows
Netflix on Thursday said it added more than five million subscribers in the recently ended quarter but signaled slowing growth.
'Deeply misguided' to wall US off with tariffs: Yellen
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pushed back Thursday on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposals of high tariffs on allies and rivals, calling such moves "deeply misguided" weeks before the November 5 election.
Biden farewell visit to Berlin focused on Ukraine, Mideast wars
US President Joe Biden on Thursday began a farewell visit to Germany and talks with European leaders on support for Ukraine's war against Russia and the Middle East conflict.
EU leaders urge new laws to speed up migrant returns
EU leaders called Thursday for urgent new legislation to increase and speed up migrant returns on Thursday, after a summit in Brussels that crystallised a rightward shift in the bloc's rhetoric.
Sinwar killing a blow to Hamas but impact on war uncertain
Israel has inflicted an immense blow on Hamas by killing the Palestinian group's chief Yahya Sinwar, but whether his death will bring the end of the Gaza war any closer is unclear.
Mitzi Gaynor, star of 'South Pacific,' dies aged 93
Mitzi Gaynor, best known for hit movie musical "South Pacific," has died at the age of 93, her representatives said Thursday.
Trump says Zelensky 'should never have let' Ukraine war start
White House candidate Donald Trump on Thursday blamed US ally Ukraine for Russia's invasion, arguing that President Volodymyr Zelensky had failed in his duty to halt hostilities before they started.
Harris woos undecided voters as Trump riles critics over Ukraine
Kamala Harris headed to the swing state of Wisconsin on Thursday while Donald Trump stirred controversy with criticism of embattled ally Ukraine, as the rivals vied for the remaining fraction of undecided voters in a deadlocked US presidential election.
Hayes turns focus to US women's World Cup goal
The Olympic gold medal-winning United States women's team will turn their focus towards the 2027 World Cup when they return to action later this month.
Zelensky seeks EU, NATO backing for 'victory plan'
President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he presented his "victory plan" to EU leaders and NATO defence chiefs in Brussels.
Bosch stuns Australia as South Africa reach Women's T20 World Cup final
A superb 74 not out from Anneke Bosch fired South Africa into the Women's T20 World Cup final as they demolished defending champions Australia by eight wickets in Dubai on Thursday.
What we know about One Direction star Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne, a British singer and former member of boy band One Direction, died after falling from a third-floor balcony at a Buenos Aires hotel.
Nicotine pouches rise in popularity as US youth tobacco use hits 25-year-low
Nicotine pouches have overtaken cigarettes in youth popularity, as tobacco product use among US middle and high schoolers dropped to its lowest level in a quarter of a century, according to official data released Thursday.
Mendis clinches Sri Lanka series win over West Indies
Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 68 to help clinch Sri Lanka's first T20 international series win over the West Indies with a thumping nine-wicket victory in the third and final game on Thursday.
Israel says killed Hamas chief Sinwar in Gaza
Israel said Thursday its forces killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in a Gaza operation, dealing a massive blow to the group it has been fighting since the October 7, 2023 attack.
Panel urges Secret Service shake-up after Trump assassination bid
An independent panel called on Thursday for a sweeping shake-up of the US Secret Service following its "historic" failure to prevent the July assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
Trump, Harris back on friendly ground after tough interrogations
Kamala Harris headed to the swing state of Wisconsin on Thursday while Donald Trump took to the airwaves, a day after the US presidential election rivals faced unusually hostile television audiences in a bid to break through in a tied race.
Pressure on Ten Hag is 'too much': Brentford boss Frank
Brentford manager Thomas Frank insists Erik ten Hag has endured "too much" criticism as he prepares to pile more pressure on the Manchester United boss this weekend.
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar: Israel's most wanted man
After a career in the shadows, spent in Israeli prisons and the internal security apparatus of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar emerged as the leader of the Palestinian group after helping ignite a full-blown war that has engulfed the region.
ECB bans transgender women from women's professional cricket
Transgender women will be unable to feature in the top two tiers of the new women's domestic structure or the women's Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
Monaco aiming to last in Ligue 1 title fight with PSG
Monaco have had a fine start to the season at home and in Europe, and are hoping to last the pace in the Ligue 1 title race ahead of a stiff test of their credentials against Lille this weekend.
Kenya deputy president impeachment trial in chaos after he falls ill
The unprecedented impeachment trial of Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was thrown into disarray on Thursday after his lawyer said he had fallen ill and was in hospital.
English coaches 'capable' of managing national team, says Southampton boss
Southampton boss Russell Martin said Thursday that "loads of English coaches are capable" of managing England after Thomas Tuchel was named as the national team's new manager.
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies retires from international rugby
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies announced his retirement from international rugby union on Friday, just four days after veteran centre Jonathan Davies also called it quits.
Real Madrid fans dismiss 'fake' Mbappe rape reports
Real Madrid fans rallied around star striker Kylian Mbappe on Thursday as the France captain battles a media frenzy linking him to a rape investigation in Sweden.
IMF chief calls for unity on shared challenges in 'deeply troubled times'
The international community must come together despite the "difficult geopolitical environment" to tackle shared challenges like lackluster growth and the existential threat posed by climate change, the head of the IMF said Thursday.
Australia post 134-5 in semi-final of women's T20 World Cup
Opener Beth Mooney top-scored with 44 as Australia amassed 134-5 against South Africa in the first semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Thursday.
Tech giants go nuclear in AI arms race
The artificial intelligence arms race has gone nuclear.
1,100 mpox deaths recorded across Africa: CDC
Some 1,100 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union's health agency said Thursday, warning that the epidemic was "going out of control" without further action.
UK's National Gallery bans liquids after activist art attacks
The National Gallery in London said Thursday that it was banning liquids in a move to bolster security of its artworks after a spate of high-profile attacks by activists.
Onboard wifi is latest frontline in airline competition
Free onboard wifi has become the latest battleground between the world's leading airlines as the once expensive and unreliable service finally delivers quality comparable to being at home.
Instagram moves to face rising tide of sextortion scams
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, on Thursday announced new measures to fight sextortion, a form of online blackmail where criminals coerce victims, often teens, into sending sexually explicit images of themselves.
Tributes to One Direction's Liam Payne after hotel balcony fall
Tributes poured in Thursday for British singer Liam Payne, a former member of the best-selling boy band One Direction, after he plunged to his death from the balcony of a Buenos Aires hotel. He was 31.