'Multiple gunshot victims' in Iowa school shooting: sheriff
A shooting on Thursday at a high school in the midwestern US state of Iowa left "multiple gunshot victims," local authorities said, adding the incident was over but without confirming if anyone had been killed.
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Frank says Brentford would need 'unbelievable' offer to sell Toney
Brentford manager Thomas Frank said only an "unbelievable" offer would persuade the club to consider selling England striker Ivan Toney during the January transfer window.
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UK party leaders kick off general election year
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he had pencilled in later this year for a general election, as he and his main political rival to be Britain's next leader effectively kicked off campaigning.
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Tensions erupt in French film star Delon's family
An interview by the son of French film legend Alain Delon to a magazine has sparked open warfare in his family, with the screen legend immediately indicating he would file a complaint over his child's comments.
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Strikes shut doors at world-famous French monuments
Tourists travelling to visit historic French landmarks the Eiffel Tower and Normandy's Mont Saint Michel have found their doors closed for part of the past two weeks, as striking workers complain of underinvestment and too many visitors.
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Germany drops planned subsidy cuts after farmers protest
The German government on Thursday dropped part of its plans to cut agricultural subsidies in the face of massive protests from farmers.
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APA to acquire Callon Petroleum in $4.5 bn deal
US energy company APA Corporation has agreed to buy competitor Callon Petroleum in a transaction valued around $4.5 billion including debt, the firms announced Thursday, marking the latest deal in the sector.
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European, US stocks creep higher
Europe's major stock indices edged higher Thursday, while Wall Street opened mixed, following a series of losses at the beginning of the year.
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Africa's large birds of prey facing 'extinction crisis': study
The flamboyantly plumed Secretary Bird and the serpent-catching Snake Eagle are among dozens of Africa's large birds of prey facing a human-driven "extinction crisis" researchers said on Thursday.
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US private sector hiring up more than expected in December
The US private sector added more jobs than anticipated in December, payroll firm ADP said Thursday, signaling a strong labor market could continue to support the economy despite higher interest rates.
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