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Austrian lawmakers elect first far-right parliament president

Austrian lawmakers elect first far-right parliament president

Austrian lawmakers on Thursday elected for the first time a far-right politician as parliament president despite the Jewish community criticising the nominee for having paid "hommage to Nazi criminals".

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American Airlines reports loss on costs from new labor contract

American Airlines reports loss on costs from new labor contract

American Airlines reported a loss Thursday on costs connected to a new labor contract, but described travel demand as solid as it lifted its full-year earnings forecast.

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Smith and late wickets rescue England in third Pakistan Test

Smith and late wickets rescue England in third Pakistan Test

England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 on the first day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi Thursday, after off-spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets.

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Tesla helps drive stocks mostly higher

Tesla helps drive stocks mostly higher

European and US stocks mostly rose on Thursday thanks to well-received earnings updates including from automaker Tesla.

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Gaza rescuers say 770 people killed in Israel assault on north

Gaza rescuers say 770 people killed in Israel assault on north

Gaza's civil defence agency said Thursday more than 770 people have been killed in the north of the territory since Israel launched an assault aimed at preventing Hamas from regrouping there.

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US, Qatar announce new Gaza talks as Blinken eyes new options

US, Qatar announce new Gaza talks as Blinken eyes new options

The United States and Qatar on Thursday announced a resumption of negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said mediators were exploring new options after months of failing to seal a US-led plan.

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UN chief calls for 'just peace' in Ukraine at Putin-hosted summit

UN chief calls for 'just peace' in Ukraine at Putin-hosted summit

United Nations leader Antonio Guterres pleaded on Thursday for a "just peace" in Ukraine, calling in a speech in front of Russian President Vladimir Putin for an end to more than two years of fighting.

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Olympic champion Zheng hails China's tennis boom

Olympic champion Zheng hails China's tennis boom

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said Thursday that tennis has become so popular in China that players are struggling to book courts and find coaches.

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Sundar 'will never forget' seven-wicket haul as New Zealand 259 all out

Sundar 'will never forget' seven-wicket haul as New Zealand 259 all out

Washington Sundar said he "will never forget" his return to the India side after taking seven wickets Thursday as New Zealand were spun out for 259 on day one of the second Test.

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Madrid's Rodrygo to miss Clasico with injury

Madrid's Rodrygo to miss Clasico with injury

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Rodrygo will miss El Clasico against Barcelona on Saturday after suffering a thigh injury in this week's Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund.

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