Lula, Macron condemn blocking of Venezuela opposition candidate
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit out at Venezuela over the exclusion of a key opposition candidate from July elections.
Read moreI yam what I yam: US govt roasted over potato classification
When is a vegetable not a vegetable? When it's a potato, according to a new US government proposal to reclassify the starchy staple that has infuriated lawmakers in rural districts.
Read moreTop world court orders Israel to ensure urgent aid reaches Gazans
The world's top court ordered Israel Thursday to "ensure urgent humanitarian assistance" reaches Gazans, as warnings multiplied of imminent famine after nearly six months of relentless conflict.
Read moreEngland men's skipper George helps coach women's
England men's captain Jamie George has been helping prepare the national women's side for their Six Nations clash at home to Wales on Saturday after volunteering his services to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell.
Read moreBaltimore bridge, port recovery will be 'very long road'
A ship carrying a giant crane was en route Thursday to the scene of the catastrophic bridge collapse over Baltimore harbor, as authorities warned of extensive work before the major US port can reopen.
Read moreDyche hopes latest Premier League charge against Everton 'comes to nothing'
Everton manager Sean Dyche is hoping the latest profit and sustainability charge levelled against the Premier League club "comes to nothing".
Read moreBarcelona down Brann to set up Chelsea Champions League rematch
Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win over Brann on Thursday to set up a repeat of last season's Women's Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, progressing 5-2 on aggregate.
Read moreNBA T-Wolves owner Taylor says club no longer for sale
Minnesota Timberwolves majority owner Glen Taylor said Thursday the NBA club was no longer for sale, scuttling a purchase option held by retired baseball star Alex Rodriguez and businessman Marc Lore.
Read moreCrawley says England won't turn backs on 'Bazball' despite India loss
Zak Crawley has insisted England have no intention of retreating into a "negative" approach after their recent 4-1 Test series loss in India but accepted they must "pick the right moments" to absorb pressure.
Read moreZverev ends Marozsan's run and moves into Miami semis
Germany's Alexander Zverev held off rising Hungarian Fabian Marozsan to book a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Miami Open with a 6-3, 7-5 win on Thursday.
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