Charli XCX, Raye, Olivia Rodrigo to headline Glastonbury alongside legends
The UK's iconic Glastonbury Festival unveiled its line-up Thursday, with new artists Charli XCX and Olivia Rodrigo set to perform alongside veteran stars Neil Young and Rod Stewart.
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China vows to fight US trade war 'to the end'
China vowed to fight a trade war with the United States "to the end" on Thursday, as tariffs from Washington buffeted the global economy and threatened to hit Beijing's lagging growth.
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Hamas says Trump's 'DEAD' threat to Gaza undermines ceasefire
Hamas said Thursday that Donald Trump's threats would encourage Israel to disregard the fragile ceasefire, after the US president said that unless hostages are freed, the people of Gaza would be "DEAD".
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EU seeks unity on Ukraine and defence boost as Trump pivots from allies
EU leaders gather with Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday in Brussels in search of unity on bolstering Ukraine and Europe's defences after Donald Trump upended traditional US alliances and retracted wartime backing of Kyiv.
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7-Eleven owner seeks to fend off takeover with buyback, US IPO
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven announced on Thursday a raft of new measures to fend off a takeover by a Canadian rival, including a huge share buyback and an IPO of its US unit.
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Zelensky urges pressure on Russia after deadly hotel strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged "no pause" in pressure on Russia to halt its "terror" after a Russian missile strike on a hotel in his hometown killed four civilians.
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New Zealand vow to 'find little ways' to beat India in final
New Zealand have vowed to "find little ways to win moments" against India after making Champions Trophy history to power into Sunday's final.
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Rain checks spread of Japan wildfire
Rain appears to have halted the spread of Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, officials said Thursday, as residents expressed relief the smoke was gone.
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Sri Lanka police seek public help to arrest chief
Sri Lanka's police issued a public appeal Thursday to locate their fugitive chief, who has been missing since a court order for his arrest following the death of an officer.
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Global sea ice cover hits record low in February as world continues hot streak
Global sea ice cover reached a historic low in February, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, with temperatures spiking up to 11C above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak.
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