16 US states challenge Biden admin freeze on new LNG export approvals
Texas and 15 other US states filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging the Biden administration's freeze on new liquefied natural gas exports.
Read moreRape convict Robinho seeks to avoid Brazil jail time
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho, ordered to serve a nine-year sentence in Brazil for raping a woman a decade ago, launched a last-minute bid Thursday to delay his jailing.
Read moreWales sink Finland to book play-off final clash with Poland
Wales will face Poland for a place at Euro 2024 after powering to a 4-1 win against Finland in the play-off semi-finals on Thursday.
Read moreNishikori defeated in comeback game, Wozniacki out in Miami
Former world number four Kei Nishikori's return to the ATP Tour after a lengthy injury absence ended in a first round 6-3, 6-4 loss to Sebastian Ofner.
Read moreRampant Portugal thrash Sweden without Ronaldo
Roberto Martinez's Portugal dismantled Sweden 5-2 in a friendly ahead of this summer's European Championships without talisman striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
Read moreJapan's Uno wins world figure skating men's short programme
Two-time defending champion Shoma Uno of Japan won the men's short programme on Thursday at the World Figure Skating Championships with compatriot Yuma Kagiyama second and American Ilia Malinin third.
Read moreMexico cuts interest rate for first time in three years
Mexico's central bank on Thursday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years following a slowing of inflation in Latin America's second-largest economy.
Read moreModi opponent held in graft probe ahead of Indian elections
The top politician in India's capital New Delhi was arrested Thursday in a graft probe his supporters say is aimed at sidelining opponents to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of national elections.
Read moreGangs make advances as conditions in Haiti worsen
Haiti's gangs have made advances in Port-au-Prince, a UN official reported Thursday, with conditions in the capital worsening as talks drag on to form a transition government in the troubled Caribbean nation.
Read moreUS stocks hit fresh records as rate cut outlook improves
Global stock markets rose Thursday as several central banks joined the Fed in indicating lower interest rates are on the way, with US markets reaching fresh records.
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