BBC announces job losses at World Service
Nearly 400 staff at BBC World Service will lose their jobs as part of a cost-cutting programme and move to digital platforms, the broadcaster announced on Thursday.
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Jordanian doctor quits to become bodybuilding champion
Jordanian Mohammad Nsour gave up a career in medicine to pursue his dream of becoming a star bodybuilder.
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Kremlin announces Ukraine annexation ceremony for Friday
Russia will formally annex four regions of Ukraine its troops occupy at a grand ceremony in Moscow on Friday, the Kremlin has announced, after it suggested using nuclear weapons to defend the territories.
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Dettori-ridden Torquator Tasso given stiff draw to defend Arc crown
Frankie Dettori's hopes of a record-extending seventh Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe suffered a blow on Thursday when defending champion Torquator Tasso was handed a tough draw.
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Iran arrests reporter who covered Amini funeral: lawyer
Iran on Thursday arrested a reporter who covered the funeral of Mahsa Amini, her lawyer said, the latest of a growing number of journalists to be detained since protests erupted over the young woman's death.
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UK's PM defends 'difficult' tax cuts despite market turmoil
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday defended her tax cutting policy after days of silence during which markets tanked and the Bank of England was forced into an emergency intervention.
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'Help how we can': Kazakhstan welcomes Russians fleeing draft
Emergency housing, paperwork support and a bit of compassion: Kazakhs were trying to aid an influx of Russians who have fled to avoid being called up to fight in Ukraine.
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Fourth leak detected at Russian gas pipeline to Europe
A fourth leak has been detected in undersea gas pipelines linking Russia to Europe, the Swedish Coast Guard said Thursday, after explosions were reported earlier this week in what NATO called "reckless" sabotage.
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Crowds build for reopening of Windsor Castle
Hundreds of people lined up on Thursday outside Windsor Castle, as the landmark royal residence and its historic St George's Chapel, where Queen Elizabeth II was buried last week, re-opened following her death.
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USA to face Canada in women's basketball World Cup semis, China through
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas nailed 13 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists as an all-conquering United States close in on an 11th title after setting up a women's basketball World Cup semi-final against Canada Thursday.
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