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Seahawks' Darnold gets good news on hip injury: coach
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold received good news Thursday about the right hip injury he suffered in a Seahawks NFL victory over New England, but a return timetable remains uncertain.
Tag Markets Names Craig Lund Chief Executive Officer
The appointment brings a veteran of regulated digital-asset and brokerage businesses to a firm turning its focus from growth alone to the foundations that sustain it.
Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso teased reporters on the eve of his home Spanish Grand Prix on Thursday when asked if he had made a long-awaited decision on his future in Formula One.
Ex-president Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks that would define his presidency, George W. Bush, now an avid painter, is displaying 16 pieces of art inspired by the tragic events.
What to know about Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge
President Donald Trump has promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections.
F1 drivers expecting crashes, chaos at new Spanish GP circuit
Formula One drivers are expecting a weekend of crashes and chaos at the new Circuito de Madring as it hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time.
Leclerc concedes he 'went too far' in Hamilton Monza incident
Charles Leclerc on Thursday conceded he was at fault when he clashed with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton during the opening lap at the Italian Grand Prix.
NGO chief sees 'hypocrisy' in Afghan women's rights calls amid aid cuts
The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council aid group, Jan Egeland, criticised on Thursday what he called the "hypocrisy" of countries demanding rights for Afghan women while cutting humanitarian assistance.
Shelton, Tiafoe in spotlight as Zverev aims to build on Grand Slam success
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev is the only Grand Slam champion still standing as the US Open men's singles hit the semi-final stage on Friday, when all eyes will be on the all-American matchup between eighth-seeded Ben Shelton and 11th seed Frances Tiafoe.
Latin America could see fresh disinformation after Meta changes
As Meta moves to scrap fact-checking for Facebook and Instagram posts across Latin America, experts predict the change will lead to sharply degraded public debate in the region.
England close in on Test series sweep against sorry Pakistan
England moved inexorably towards a crushing series whitewash against Pakistan on Thursday with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston.
UAE to invest 40 billion euros in Germany, including for data centres: Berlin
The leader of the United Arab Emirates was on a state visit to Germany on Thursday that resulted in a promise to invest 40 billion euros ($46.5 billion) into Europe's top economy.
England dominate sorry Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep
Pakistan threatened to implode on Thursday as England moved to the brink of a crushing series whitewash with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston.
2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits
The head of the organising committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, Edgar Grospiron, resigned on Thursday following months of tensions.
Kung wins Vuelta time-trial as Mas retains lead
Swiss Stefan Kung won Thursday's stage 18 time-trial as Spaniard Enric Mas retained the overall lead at the Vuelta a Espana.
AI Risks to Enter 60–80% of Liability and Cyber Insurance Underwriting by 2028, ScienceSoft Predicts
ScienceSoft has released proprietary research on how midsize US insurers will address artificial intelligence (AI) risks in coverage and underwriting through 2028. Drawing on insurance market data, perspectives from industry experts, and ScienceSoft’s experience working with insurance organizations, the research examines whether growing AI-related losses will lead to a new class of AI-specific insurance.
DR Congo school fire leaves at least 14 children dead
A fire broke out Thursday in a school in the eastern DR Congo city of Bukavu, causing a stampede that killed at least 14 children, local and health sources said.
Ultimate Championship as big as Olympics - and more lucrative, says Bolt
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt claimed 19 global titles in a storied career, but he wishes the kind of prize money on offer at the Ultimate Championship from Friday had been available when he was competing.
USA and France ease into women's Basketball World Cup semis
The United States breezed into the semi-finals of the Women's Basketball World Cup with a commanding 108-56 win against Hungary on Thursday.
Diana's 'revenge dress' to go up for auction in New York
Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New York in December.
ECB lifts borrowing costs amid energy shock, opens door for more hikes
The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday for the second time this year as renewed Middle East fighting fans fears of higher inflation, and opened the door for further hikes.
England dominate Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep
Ruthless England tamed Pakistan's inexperienced attack in the third Test at Edgbaston on Thursday to move to the brink of a series whitewash against their hapless opponents.
France defeat China to reach women's basketball World Cup semis
France comfortably beat China 90-61 on Thursday to move into the semi-finals of the women's Basketball World Cup.
Russia trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty says
Russia is illegally trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty International said in a report Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war whom it said had been deceived into signing Russian military contracts.
Tribal Launches Campfire, Letting Business and Technical Teams Build on Salesforce Together
Tribal’s Campfire is a shared canvas that lets enterprises build and change their own Salesforce org at the speed of business, with security, permissions and dependencies intact
Global Tokenized Real Estate Market to Hit up to $3 Trillion by 2030, ScienceSoft Predicts
ScienceSoft has released new proprietary research on the role of tokenization in the real estate investment landscape. Drawing on market statistics, firsthand perspectives from industry experts, and ScienceSoft’s experience delivering technology projects in the niche, the report examines whether tokenized real estate will evolve into a mainstream investment vehicle.
Yemen's Houthis seize key city on Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday, with witnesses telling AFP of fighters marching on the area chanting "death to America, death to Israel".
Stocks fall as fresh oil surge fans inflation fears
Stock prices fell Thursday after oil prices pushed higher on expectations of a prolonged Mideast war against Iran, fanning inflation fears that saw the European Central Bank lift its key interest rate.
US producer inflation tops expectations as diesel costs jump
US wholesale inflation picked up more than expected in August, government data showed Thursday, driven by higher energy costs in the month -- particularly for diesel -- as the US war with Iran continued.
August hottest month ever recorded globally as huge El Nino emerges
Europe's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest month ever recorded around the world and warned of worse to come, as an unprecedented El Nino pattern grows stronger.
Rubio ends South America swing with Peru security talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wraps up a whirlwind tour of Latin America in Peru on Thursday, deepening cooperation with a new bloc of conservative governments and pressing the fight against regional drug cartels.
'Bragging rights' up for grabs at game-changing Ultimate Championship, says Coe
Global "bragging rights" are up for grabs at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Thursday, hailing the inaugural three-day event as an "incubator for change".