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Five things to know about Anfield-linked Arne Slot

Five things to know about Anfield-linked Arne Slot

Arne Slot, the Feyenoord coach reportedly the subject of talks between the clubs about joining Liverpool, is known as a passionate leader who gets the most out of his player and demands a strong work ethic.

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Five things we learned at the China Auto Show

Five things we learned at the China Auto Show

One of China's largest auto shows kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, with electric vehicle makers keen to show off their latest designs and high-tech accessories to consumers in the fiercely competitive market.

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Macron warns 'mortal' Europe needs credible defence

Macron warns 'mortal' Europe needs credible defence

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that Europe faced an existential threat from Russian aggression, calling on the continent to adopt a "credible" defence strategy less dependent on the United States.

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Labour pledges to renationalise UK railways

Labour pledges to renationalise UK railways

Britain's main Labour opposition on Thursday vowed to renationalise the UK's much-maligned rail services within five years if it wins a general election due later this year.

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US announces sweeping cuts to power sector carbon emissions

US announces sweeping cuts to power sector carbon emissions

President Joe Biden's government on Thursday finalized sweeping plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the nation's fossil fuel plants as part of the United States' efforts to confront the climate crisis.

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US to give Micron $6.1 bn for American chip factories

US to give Micron $6.1 bn for American chip factories

Micron is set to receive up to $6.1 billion in grants from the US government to help build its semiconductor plants in New York and Idaho, the White House said Thursday.

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London stocks hit new record on blockbuster mining takeover bid

London stocks hit new record on blockbuster mining takeover bid

The London stock market smashed another record peak Thursday after British mining titan Anglo American received a gargantuan $38.8-billion takeover bid from rival BHP, with sentiment also buoyed by earnings.

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More than 100 arrested at US university pro-Palestinian protests

More than 100 arrested at US university pro-Palestinian protests

More than 100 people were arrested Wednesday at two universities in California and Texas, officials said, after pro-Palestinian protests erupted across US campuses this week.

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Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as Southeast Asia bakes

Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as Southeast Asia bakes

Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia sweltered through unusually hot weather on Thursday, as the Thai government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.

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BTS agency to file complaint against subsidiary head over breach of trust

BTS agency to file complaint against subsidiary head over breach of trust

The South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS said Thursday it will file a legal complaint against its powerhouse subsidiary's head for allegedly orchestrating a plan to break away from the parent company.

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