Oasis announce new 2027 world tour
British rockers Oasis on Monday announced a new world tour in 2027 with shows planned in Britain, Europe, and the US after the sell-out success of their surprise comeback tour last year.
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US says trade talks with Swiss 'very positive'
A senior US official sounded a positive note Thursday about trade talks with Switzerland, as the Alpine nation's economy minister Guy Parmelin visited Washington hoping to reduce steep tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Brazil rebuts UN complaint about COP30 security, but boosts presence
Brazil has pushed back against a complaint by the UN's climate chief over a security breach at the COP30 summit in Belem, saying responsibility for safeguarding the venue's interior lies with the world body itself.
Swiss Gruyere crowned world cheese champ
A Swiss Gruyere was crowned the 2025 World Cheese Champion on Thursday, seeing off competition from more than 5,000 rivals from 46 countries.
Palestinian Authority says Israel killed two teens in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority said Thursday that Israeli soldiers had killed two 15-year-olds in the occupied West Bank, while Israel called them "terrorists" attempting to carry out an attack.
Blue Origin launches NASA Mars mission and sticks booster landing
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on Thursday with NASA twin spacecraft destined for Mars aboard, and in a breakthrough stuck the landing of its booster.
Stocks slide despite end of US government shutdown
Global stocks slid back sharply on Thursday, dashing hopes that US President Donald Trump's signing of a spending bill to end a record government shutdown might enliven trading floors.
MLS to align calendar with world's top football leagues
Major League Soccer will change its competition schedule to align with the world's top football leagues, shifting to a North American summer to spring schedule in 2027, MLS said on Thursday.
BBC says sorry to Trump, but rejects defamation claim
The BBC said Thursday that its chairman had sent a letter to US President Donald Trump apologising for a misleading edit of one of his speeches, but rejected that it was grounds for a defamation lawsuit.
Mbappe, Olise star as France seal spot at 2026 World Cup
Kylian Mbappe hit a brace while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also scored as France beat Ukraine 4-0 on Thursday to secure World Cup qualification after an evening marked by tributes to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks.
Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
England cruise against Serbia with Bellingham reduced to cameo role
Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze maintained England's flawless record on the road to the World Cup but Jude Bellingham was reduced to a cameo role in Thursday's 2-0 win against Serbia.
Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo
Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an African 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Alcaraz beats Sinner to year-end world number one after defeating Musetti at ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz knocked rival Jannik Sinner off the top of the standings on Thursday after securing the year-end world number one spot by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 in Turin.
25 oil-supplying states accused of 'complicity' in Gaza war
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and the United States shipped vast amounts of oil to Israel during its two-year Gaza offensive, according to a report by Oil Change International, which says the same fossil-fuel system driving climate change is also enabling "genocide."
Eagles aim to keep rolling despite Brown turmoil
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles take a 7-2 record and three-game winning streak into their Sunday NFL clash with the Detroit Lions but it has still been a contentious week in Philly.
Alcaraz to end year as world number one after seeing off Musetti at ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz will end the year as world number one after beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday.
Schmidt eager for fan's eye view before last Dublin clash as Wallabies boss
Australia coach Joe Schmidt has achieved many things in a succesful rugby career, but the former Ireland boss is looking forward to experiencing what it feels like to be a fan in the "sardine can of pressure" that is Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
'My whole life is here': migrants in Chile fear far-right rule
At an informal settlement near a disused landfill, a group of migrants anxiously await the outcome of Chile's presidential election, in which many voters are baying for them to be thrown out.
Strong first-half profits keep Alstom firmly on rails
French rail manufacturer Alstom reported Thursday a strong first half of its 2025-2026 fiscal year, as sales and net profit both rose, propelled by healthy global demand for trains and rail infrastructure.
'Like a horror movie': 770 km of fear for those fleeing Sudan's El-Fasher
Survivors of the bloody takeover of El-Fasher walked for days through the desert, past bodies and armed men who humiliated them, desperate to escape the Sudanese city now overrun by paramilitary forces.
Pfizer completes Metsera acquisition in deal worth up to $10 bn
US drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of biotech firm Metsera, closing a deal worth up to $10 billion after a fierce bidding war.
Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract
More than 3,000 striking Boeing defense workers on Thursday voted to end a strike over wage increases and retirement benefits, one of the longest work stoppages in the company's history.
Farrell says Hansen 'ready and able' to step-in at full-back for Ireland
Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes Mack Hansen has "the bit between his teeth" after being chosen to deputise at full-back in Saturday's clash with his native Australia in Dublin.
Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive
Star striker Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday in an African 2026 World Cup qualifying semi-final in Rabat.
Bad Bunny in box seat as Latin Grammys hit Vegas
Bad Bunny looks set for a big night on Thursday when the Latin Grammys, the biggest celebration of Spanish and Portuguese-language music, return to Las Vegas.
We need to talk about our fossil fuel addiction: UNEP chief
"Off Target," "Broken Record," "Closing Window": the UN Environment Programme's flagship reports have been warning for years that emissions must fall faster to avoid dangerous climate impacts -- but is the world listening?
Wales boss Tandy 'excited' to see Rees-Zammit start against Japan
Wales coach Steve Tandy said giving a start to Louis Rees-Zammit against Japan on Saturday was a "straightforward" decision.
UK artist turns 'money for old rope' into £1m art exhibition
British artist David Shrigley has piled tonnes of discarded rope into a London gallery and put a £1 million price tag on it, in a playful take on the phrase "money for old rope".
Nagelsmann backs Woltemade to shine for injury-hit Germany
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday backed Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade to lead the line for his injury-hit side in their 2026 World Cup qualification bid.
Zelensky sanctions associate as fraud scandal rocks Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday ordered sanctions on a former business partner at the heart of a corruption scandal that has sparked outrage in a nation exhausted by nearly four years of war.
Starbucks baristas launch strike on chain's 'Red Cup Day'
Hundreds of unionized Starbucks baristas kicked off an indefinite strike Thursday in cities across the United States, protesting working conditions and stalled labor negotiations.
Fiji unchanged for France Autumn Nations Series trip
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne announced on Thursday an unchanged starting lineup for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series game against France in Bordeaux.