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Boy among 3 dead in migrant Channel crossing accident: French authorities

Comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' but freed pending appeal

Thailand floods affect hundreds of thousands, eight dead in Myanmar

SGFX Creates a Standout Brand Experience at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

French prosecutors seek two-year sentence for ex-minister Dati in graft case

Pope urges Europe to help combat 'deceit and lies' in international ties

Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games

Injured Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan

Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage

Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government

Energy markets rally after Trump rejects Iran truce offer

In kayaks or waist-deep in floodwater, shoppers return to Bangkok markets

Japanese convenience store enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment

UK police probes Iran link to air base bomb scare: media

Nigerian airlines avert shutdown as Mideast war hikes fuel prices

Nigerian airlines continued flying on Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa's top crude producer and most populous nation.

Eurozone economy barely grows in first months of 2026

Eurozone economic growth dropped to near zero in the first three months of 2026 as surging energy costs triggered by the Middle East war pushed inflation sharply up in April, data showed on Thursday.

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF

Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter of a century, Reporters Without Borders warned on Thursday.

ArcelorMittal boosts sales but profits squeezed

Steel giant ArcelorMittal said Thursday that while first-quarter sales had risen, adverse exchange rates hit net profits, but added that it was well placed to benefit from European restrictions on imports.

Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'

A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historic moment" and "basic human right", former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on Thursday.

Burnley boss Parker leaves club after relegation

Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley by mutual consent following the club's relegation from the Premier League, it was announced on Thursday.

Nigerian airlines avert shutdown as Iran war hikes fuel prices

Nigerian airlines continued flying Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa's top crude producer and most populous nation.

IPL fines Rajasthan's Parag for vaping in dressing room

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined a quarter of his match fee for vaping in the dressing room during a game, the Indian Premier League said Thursday.

German growth beats forecast but energy shock looms

Germany's struggling economy expanded slightly faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Thursday, but the positive momentum could be derailed by the Iran war energy shock.

Under-fire UK boosts security for Jews after latest attack

The UK government on Thursday announced an extra £25 million ($33 million) for security outside synagogues and schools, a day after two Jews were stabbed in the latest attack on the community.

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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historical moment'