Russia sends US reporter Gershkovich's case to trial
Russian prosecutors sent US journalist Evan Gershkovich's case to court on Thursday, paving the way for him to be tried on espionage charges denied by his employer and the White House.
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Stocks diverge after US Fed rate cut plans
Stock markets diverged on Thursday as traders reacted to the US Federal Reserve's plan to only cut interest rates once this year.
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Storm destroys symbolic tree in Benin voodoo capital
Benin voudon religious dignitary Oscar Kptenon is still in shock, ten days after the fall of a centuries-old giant tree on a historic square in Ouidah, once at the heart of the slave trade.
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Nadal to skip Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
Rafael Nadal confirmed on Thursday he will miss Wimbledon to focus on the Paris Olympics, which will be played on the clay courts at Roland Garros.
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Nadal confirms he is skipping Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
Rafael Nadal confirmed on Thursday he will miss Wimbledon to focus on the Paris Olympics.
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G7 tussels over abortion as Italy accused of attacking rights
The US pushed back hard Thursday against a reported attempt by Italy to water down a G7 leaders' declaration on abortion by removing a reference to "safe and legal" terminations.
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Aberg grabs early lead with Tiger one back at US Open
Tiger Woods was among a host of contenders chasing sixth-ranked Ludvig Aberg, who grabbed the early US Open lead with two morning birdies on Thursday at Pinehurst.
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Fire at Iraqi oil refinery injures 13: official
A massive fire at an oil refinery in Iraqi Kurdistan injured at least 13 people including firefighters battling to control the blaze, which was ongoing Thursday, an official said.
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France racing to build giant army camp for Paris Olympics security
To house the thousands of soldiers tasked with keeping the Paris Olympics safe, France is building the largest army camp its mainland has seen since World War II, at breakneck pace.
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As pilgrims swelter, climate change looms over hajj
From misting systems to heat-reflective road coverings, Saudi officials are trying to aid hajj pilgrims in coping with heat, but scientists caution that climate change may outpace these efforts.
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