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Germany's Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs in blow to auto sector

Germany's Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs in blow to auto sector

German industrial giant Bosch said Thursday it would cut 13,000 jobs, mostly in its auto unit, in the latest blow for the country's ailing car sector.

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Palestinian leader tells UN no role for Hamas in state

Palestinian leader tells UN no role for Hamas in state

Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas on Thursday rejected any future role for Hamas and condemned antisemitism, as he appealed for full global support for a state in the face of Israeli annexation threats.

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Taiwan races to rescue two dozen missing after barrier lake burst

Taiwan races to rescue two dozen missing after barrier lake burst

Rescuers in eastern Taiwan pulled a man in his nineties from his flooded home on Thursday, where he had been trapped for three days after a barrier lake burst during torrential rains brought by Super Typhoon Ragasa.

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UN tells Trump probe launched over his 'sabotage' claims

UN tells Trump probe launched over his 'sabotage' claims

The United Nations told President Donald Trump it had launched a "thorough investigation" into what the US leader called "triple sabotage" during his visit to the organization's headquarters.

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Zelensky says Russian officials should end war or find 'bomb shelters'

Zelensky says Russian officials should end war or find 'bomb shelters'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the Kremlin will become a target and Russian officials should check for bomb shelters if Moscow does not stop its invasion of his country, Axios reported Thursday.

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Sinner eases past Cilic to launch China Open title bid

Sinner eases past Cilic to launch China Open title bid

Jannik Sinner beat Croatia's Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday to cruise into round two in Beijing on his first showing since losing the US Open final.

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McIlroy says Bryson matchup in Ryder Cup would be 'wonderful'

McIlroy says Bryson matchup in Ryder Cup would be 'wonderful'

Rory McIlroy says facing Bryson DeChambeau in a Ryder Cup grudge match would be "wonderful" after their verbal feud intensified this week, but he's more concerned about Europe winning in America.

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'A mess': Alcaraz says players want better deal from Grand Slams

'A mess': Alcaraz says players want better deal from Grand Slams

Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday called it "a mess" and said that tennis players are fighting "to have something better" after an elite group sent letters to the Grand Slam tournaments asking for more influence and money.

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New Zealand's Miller back for World Cup bronze clash with France

New Zealand's Miller back for World Cup bronze clash with France

New Zealand rising star Jorja Miller has been recalled for Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup third-placed play-off with France after she missed last week's semi-final loss to Canada.

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France's Sarkozy: from palace to prison

France's Sarkozy: from palace to prison

Nicolas Sarkozy entered the Elysee Palace in 2007 boasting hyperactive energy and a vision to transform France, but lost office after just one term and the ex-president is now set to go to prison in a spectacular downfall.

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