![Colombia left-wing rebels see no chance of imminent peace](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/1f/2f/8e/Colombia-left-wing-rebels-see-no-ch-667521.jpg)
Colombia left-wing rebels see no chance of imminent peace
![Euro winners Spain held in Nations League, Ronaldo scores 900th goal](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/36/87/51/Euro-winners-Spain-held-in-Nations--724145.jpg)
Euro winners Spain held in Nations League, Ronaldo scores 900th goal
![Boy, 14, charged with killing four in US school shooting](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/45/2e/9c/Boy--14--charged-with-killing-four--563207.jpg)
Boy, 14, charged with killing four in US school shooting
![Gobert sad 'triggered' Shaq calls him all-time NBA worst](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/e9/f1/3d/Gobert-sad--triggered--Shaq-calls-h-526711.jpg)
Gobert sad 'triggered' Shaq calls him all-time NBA worst
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Poland penalties inflict more pain on Scotland
Scotland suffered a hangover from their dismal Euro 2024 campaign as Nicola Zalewski's 96th minute penalty handed Poland a 3-2 win to kick off their Nations League campaign at Hampden.
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Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal beat Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 900th goal of his remarkable career on Thursday as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in Lisbon in their first game of the UEFA Nations League.
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US bat decline triggered pesticide surge, 1,300 baby deaths: study
A collapse in North America's bat population led to a surge in pesticide use by farmers as an alternative way to protect crops from insects -- in turn triggering a rise in infant mortalities, a study revealed Thursday.
![Ecuador foils attack on prison by explosive-laden drone](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/20/cd/9a/Ecuador-foils-attack-on-prison-by-e-228554_small.jpg)
Ecuador foils attack on prison by explosive-laden drone
Ecuadoran officials said they had thwarted an attack Thursday carried out by an explosive-laden drone on La Roca prison, which houses ex-vice president Jorge Glas, arrested in a raid on the Mexican embassy in April.
![Duplantis 'wrecked' as Tebogo, Richardson star in Zurich](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/d3/01/c0/Duplantis--wrecked--as-Tebogo--Rich-028665_small.jpg)
Duplantis 'wrecked' as Tebogo, Richardson star in Zurich
Armand Duplantis admitted to feeling "wrecked" after an exhibition 100m race, while Sha'Carri Richardson and Letsile Tebogo steamed to sprint victories at the Zurich Diamond League meeting on Thursday.
![Fencing star Bebe Vio misses gold again at Paralympics](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/66/ff/50/Fencing-star-Bebe-Vio-misses-gold-a-547656_small.jpg)
Fencing star Bebe Vio misses gold again at Paralympics
Paralympic superstar Bebe Vio was denied gold again on Thursday as Italy had to settle for a wheelchair fencing team bronze medal, while the USA prepared to face Canada in a bid to reach the men's wheelchair basketball final.
![Mbappe not dwelling on Euro 2024 disappointment ahead of France return](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/3d/d3/eb/Mbappe-not-dwelling-on-Euro-2024-di-765626_small.jpg)
Mbappe not dwelling on Euro 2024 disappointment ahead of France return
Kylian Mbappe returns to action for France for the first time since Euro 2024 in Friday's UEFA Nations League clash against Italy, with the superstar forward insisting he is not dwelling on that disappointing campaign.
![Nuguse wins top-quality Zurich re-run of Olympic 1500m final](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/78/db/4b/Nuguse-wins-top-quality-Zurich-re-r-275567_small.jpg)
Nuguse wins top-quality Zurich re-run of Olympic 1500m final
American Yared Nuguse offered up a perfectly-timed attack to claim victory in a top-quality re-run of the Olympic final to win the men's 1500m at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday.
![Brazilians flock to Bluesky and Threads after X suspension](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/8d/1b/63/Brazilians-flock-to-Bluesky-and-Thr-757125_small.jpg)
Brazilians flock to Bluesky and Threads after X suspension
Millions of Brazilians, including the president, have flocked to social media platforms such as Threads or Bluesky, where Portuguese has become the most spoken language in the few days since Elon Musk's X was shut down in the country.
![Billion dollar babies Pegula, Navarro eye all-American US Open final](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/46/03/8b/Billion-dollar-babies-Pegula--Navar-055762_small.jpg)
Billion dollar babies Pegula, Navarro eye all-American US Open final
Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro, both daughters of billionaires, can set up an all-American US Open women's final on Thursday, insisting that hard work and dedication rather than parental privilege have driven them to the peak of the sport.
![Tebogo afterburners ensure Zurich 200m victory](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/08/8a/5d/Tebogo-afterburners-ensure-Zurich-2-774445_small.jpg)
Tebogo afterburners ensure Zurich 200m victory
Botswana's Letsile Tebogo produced a devastating finish to claim a thrilling victory in the men's 200m at the Diamond League met in Zurich on Thursday.
![Blinken hears of progress against Haiti violence as he pushes election](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/7e/37/4a/Blinken-hears-of-progress-against-H-552710_small.jpg)
Blinken hears of progress against Haiti violence as he pushes election
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a rare visit to Haiti on Thursday heard guarded optimism about wresting control from gangs as he pressed the violence-ravaged country to take concrete steps toward elections.
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Venezuela opposition wants candidate recognized as president-elect
Venezuela's opposition chief Maria Corina Machado on Thursday called on the world to recognize candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as president-elect after a disputed election in the oil-rich nation.
![Richardson edges Alfred in Zurich 100m to avenge Olympic result](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/2f/39/07/Richardson-edges-Alfred-in-Zurich-1-155276_small.jpg)
Richardson edges Alfred in Zurich 100m to avenge Olympic result
World champion Sha'Carri Richardson went some way to avenging her Olympic defeat by Julien Alfred by reversing the tables in the 100m at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday.
![Dangerous heat wave intensifies in US Southwest](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/86/e5/72/Dangerous-heat-wave-intensifies-in--766165_small.jpg)
Dangerous heat wave intensifies in US Southwest
A punishing heat wave gripping California and parts of the southwestern United States was intensifying Thursday as forecasters warned of dangerous temperatures.
![Trump vows war on waste as Harris gears up for debate](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/e0/79/65/Trump-vows-war-on-waste-as-Harris-g-415218_small.jpg)
Trump vows war on waste as Harris gears up for debate
Republican White House candidate Donald Trump unveiled a plan Thursday to install billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk at the head of a government efficiency commission to eliminate "trillions" of dollars in wasteful spending.
![Munich police kill 'terror' suspect in shootout near Israel consulate](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/1e/fc/57/Munich-police-kill--terror--suspect-510061_small.jpg)
Munich police kill 'terror' suspect in shootout near Israel consulate
German police shot dead a man who opened fire on them Thursday in what they treated as a foiled "terrorist attack" on Munich's Israeli consulate on the anniversary of the 1972 Olympic Games killings.
Zelensky demands 'tangible results' after major government shake-up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky demanded quick results from his new top team after the biggest government reshuffle since Russia invaded his country in 2022.
![New France PM Barnier promises 'change' as he takes office](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/4d/6e/1c/New-France-PM-Barnier-promises--cha-575468_small.jpg)
New France PM Barnier promises 'change' as he takes office
France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier promised Thursday to address the grievances of the French but also implement "change" as he took office following almost two months of political deadlock.
![Trump says would tap Musk to lead US government 'efficiency' panel](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/81/41/c4/Trump-says-would-tap-Musk-to-lead-U-051100_small.jpg)
Trump says would tap Musk to lead US government 'efficiency' panel
Donald Trump announced Thursday that if elected president he would appoint billionaire Elon Musk to lead an audit of government spending and implement "drastic" reform.
![Colombia rebels say peace talks 'blocked' over warrants for leaders](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/1f/2f/8e/Colombia-rebels-say-peace-talks--bl-955775_small.jpg)
Colombia rebels say peace talks 'blocked' over warrants for leaders
One of Colombia's biggest left-wing guerrilla groups says peace talks are "blocked" over the government's failure to cancel warrants for the arrest of its leaders.
![US bat decline triggered pesticide surge and over 1,000 infant deaths: study](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/0c/8a/e0/US-bat-decline-triggered-pesticide--737551_small.jpg)
US bat decline triggered pesticide surge and over 1,000 infant deaths: study
A collapse in North America's bat population led to a surge in pesticide use by farmers as an alternative way to protect their crops -- in turn triggering a rise in infant mortalities, a study revealed Thursday.
![Nicaragua flies out 135 political prisoners to Guatemala](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/d6/b6/99/Nicaragua-flies-out-135-political-p-243515_small.jpg)
Nicaragua flies out 135 political prisoners to Guatemala
Nicaragua on Thursday freed 135 political prisoners who flew to safety in Guatemala in the latest such deal negotiated by the United States with strongman Daniel Ortega.
Hamas urges US pressure on Israel as Netanyahu says 'no deal in the making'
Hamas called on the United States Thursday to "exert real pressure" on Israel to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is no deal in the making.
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Red carpet shenanigans join showstopping looks at Venice
From Lady Gaga's Batman-inspired mask to Julianne Moore's glittery gold gown resembling an Oscar, stars at Venice have given fans standout red carpet moments worthy of the world's oldest film festival.
![US women's star Morgan to retire after final match Sunday](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/94/b6/6b/US-women-s-star-Morgan-to-retire-af-054655_small.jpg)
US women's star Morgan to retire after final match Sunday
US soccer icon Alex Morgan, who inspired the Americans to two Women's World Cup football crowns, announced Thursday that she will retire after a final club match Sunday.
![Hunter Biden offers guilty plea as tax evasion trial set to start](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/4a/10/c3/Hunter-Biden-offers-guilty-plea-as--458518_small.jpg)
Hunter Biden offers guilty plea as tax evasion trial set to start
Joe Biden's son Hunter offered to plead guilty in his tax evasion trial on Thursday, as jury selection was about to get under way in a case that has been an embarrassment and a distraction for the US president.
![Blinken in violence-torn Haiti to assess headway against gangs](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/b9/e2/d0/Blinken-in-violence-torn-Haiti-to-a-502777_small.jpg)
Blinken in violence-torn Haiti to assess headway against gangs
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday paid a rare visit to violence-ravaged Haiti to evaluate progress in wresting control from gangs that have taken over much of the impoverished Caribbean nation.
![Berrade soloes to Vuelta stage 18 win, O'Connor holds lead](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/f5/e6/4a/Berrade-soloes-to-Vuelta-stage-18-w-524225_small.jpg)
Berrade soloes to Vuelta stage 18 win, O'Connor holds lead
Spaniard Urko Berrade soloed to victory in Thursday's 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana in the Basque Country as Australia's Ben O'Connor held the overall race lead.
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McCullum eager to make England white-ball teams 'bulletproof'
Test coach Brendon McCullum says he wants to make England's white-ball teams feel "10 feet tall and bulletproof" when he takes charge of the limited-overs sides in a major leadership shake-up.
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Stocks struggle as US data keeps traders wary
Stock markets struggled and the dollar mostly fell Thursday on the eve of key US jobs data that could shed light on the size of potential Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and health of the world's biggest economy.
![Palmer left out of Chelsea's European squad to manage minutes](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/b9/1b/57/Palmer-left-out-of-Chelsea-s-Europe-621511_small.jpg)
Palmer left out of Chelsea's European squad to manage minutes
Cole Palmer has not been included in Chelsea's squad for the opening stages of the UEFA Conference League in a bid to manage the England star's minutes in a season that could run till mid-July.
![Bagnaia targets top spot at San Marino MotoGP after Aragon crash](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/f9/63/93/Bagnaia-targets-top-spot-at-San-Mar-525751_small.jpg)
Bagnaia targets top spot at San Marino MotoGP after Aragon crash
Francesco Bagnaia has put his horror crash in Aragon behind him as the MotoGP champion attempts to reclaim top spot from Jorge Martin at this weekend's San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix.
![Ukraine appoints Andriy Sybiga foreign minister in govt shake-up](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/a3/86/90/Ukraine-appoints-Andriy-Sybiga-fore-512555_small.jpg)
Ukraine appoints Andriy Sybiga foreign minister in govt shake-up
Andriy Sybiga was appointed Ukraine's new foreign minister by lawmakers on Thursday, part of the biggest government reshuffle since the full-scale Russian invasion.
![Brazil braces for more fires amid extreme low humidity](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/62/8a/47/Brazil-braces-for-more-fires-amid-e-457577_small.jpg)
Brazil braces for more fires amid extreme low humidity
More than a thousand Brazilian municipalities were on alert Thursday due to very low humidity -- in some cases comparable to that of the Sahara desert -- as the country is gripped by a historic drought that has fueled major wildfires.
![Kamindu Mendis stays down order as Sri Lanka seek to avoid England whitewash](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/8b/52/1b/Kamindu-Mendis-stays-down-order-as--966266_small.jpg)
Kamindu Mendis stays down order as Sri Lanka seek to avoid England whitewash
Sri Lanka's in-form Kamindu Mendis is set to stay at number seven in the batting order as his side try to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash by England.
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Plenty of star power as Toronto film fest opens
Hollywood's A-list stars are convening in Toronto for North America's largest film festival -- a 10-day extravaganza of Oscar bait movies, timely documentaries and glamour that opens Thursday.
![Kenyan women's groups demand action on femicide after athlete's death](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/ee/11/88/Kenyan-women-s-groups-demand-action-472859_small.jpg)
Kenyan women's groups demand action on femicide after athlete's death
Women's groups in Kenya are calling for long overdue action to tackle rampant gender-based violence in the East African country after the death of another athlete at the hands of her partner.
![War in all its horrors looms large over Venice festival](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/d9/16/69/War-in-all-its-horrors-looms-large--559572_small.jpg)
War in all its horrors looms large over Venice festival
The roots of war, its harrowing realities and aftermath are explored in a host of offerings at the Venice Film Festival this year, including a remarkable documentary going behind the lines with Russian soldiers.
![Japan's Endo vows to fight for Liverpool place](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/0e/0d/a7/Japan-s-Endo-vows-to-fight-for-Live-454124_small.jpg)
Japan's Endo vows to fight for Liverpool place
Japan's out-of-favour Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo said Thursday he believes he still has a future at Anfield.
![Tournament expansions pose serious threat to player welfare, union warns](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/12/8b/af/Tournament-expansions-pose-serious--415734_small.jpg)
Tournament expansions pose serious threat to player welfare, union warns
Global footballers' union FIFPro believes the sport's governing bodies are "failing to meet their duty of care" towards players, denying them sufficient rest and imposing extra games with the expansion of tournaments such as the Champions League and Club World Cup.