Maduro vows to 'respect' July vote as pre-election arrests mount
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accused of overseeing a crackdown on rivals, signed a document with several minority candidates Thursday to respect the outcome of next month's election, but without his main rival Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia.
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England eager to avoid more South Africa strife at T20 World Cup
England will hope a change of format leads to a change of result when they look to take a giant stride towards the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup against South Africa on Friday following a thumping loss the last time they played the Proteas.
Read morePutin does not rule out sending arms to N.Korea, US 'incredibly' concerned
Vladimir Putin said Thursday he does not rule out Russia sending arms to isolated North Korea in what Washington called an "incredibly concerning" statement that threatens instability on the divided Korean peninsula.
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Niger revokes French operating licence at major uranium mine
Niger has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, in a move that highlighted tensions between France and the African country's ruling junta.
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Lakers agree to coaching deal with TV analyst Redick: reports
J.J. Redick, an NBA television analyst for ESPN, has agreed to terms on a four-year deal to become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, multiple reports said Thursday.
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US expedites air defence to Ukraine as Russia pounds power plants
Washington promised Thursday to prioritise shipments of air-defence missiles to Ukraine after Russian bombardments forced mass blackouts and prompted the country's president to call for solar panels on hospitals and schools.
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Hundreds in Paris protest 'anti-Semitic' gang rape
Several hundred people protested against anti-Semitism and "rape culture" in Paris on Thursday after the gang rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl at the weekend sparked nationwide outrage.
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Wimbledon champion Alcaraz says Queen's defeat 'part of our lives'
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz said losing was "part of our lives" following a shock defeat by Britain's Jack Draper in the last 16 of the Queen's Club tournament in London on Thursday.
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England are feeling Euro pressure after drab Denmark draw: Southgate
Gareth Southgate admitted England's lacklustre 1-1 draw against Denmark showed they are struggling to cope with the pressure of being one of the Euro 2024 favourites.
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Donald Sutherland: Hollywood's dark chameleon
With his towering height and a brooding expression that veered from menacing to hilarious and heartbroken, Donald Sutherland was Hollywood's chameleon, equally at home in war, love, horror -- or playing for laughs.
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