Global stocks slide on US election, tech worries
Global stocks slid Thursday as investors digested disappointing tech results and remained risk-adverse ahead of a coin-toss US election.
Read more
All Blacks coach Robertson defends haka after jibe from England's Marler
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson insisted the haka is part of "who we are" after Joe Marler attempted to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play England by labelling the pre-game ritual as "ridiculous".
Read more
French PM Barnier 'doing well' after operation
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier was "doing well" Thursday after an operation to his neck over the weekend, government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon said.
Read more
Two children among three dead in Ukraine airstrike
Two children were among three killed in a Russian bombardment of an apartment building in Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv, with dozens more injured, the local governor said Thursday.
Read more
Spain urges flood-stricken residents to stay home during rescue
Spanish authorities on Thursday told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster that has left at least 95 dead.
Read more
Nepal's day of the dog as part of Hindu celebrations
With marigold garlands around their necks, dogs took centre-stage in Nepal on Thursday on a day dedicated to humankind's loyal friend as part of a Hindu festival.
Read more
Not enough time in universe for monkeys to pen Shakespeare: study
If a monkey types randomly at a keyboard for long enough, it will eventually write the complete works of Shakespeare.
Read more
South Africa sweep Bangladesh series with crushing innings victory
Keshav Maharaj's five-wicket haul sealed South Africa's biggest ever Test win, thrashing Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs inside three days and giving the tourists a 2-0 series sweep Thursday.
Read more
All Blacks recall big guns for England clash
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson recalled several senior players Thursday as he made changes to his side to play England in this weekend's November international at Twickenham.
Read more
Musk to appear in court as part of Trump campaign suit
Billionaire Elon Musk was expected in court in Philadelphia on Thursday, after a judge ordered him to attend a hearing in a lawsuit seeking to halt his $1 million giveaways to registered US voters in swing states.
Read moreIn The News
