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Trump announces 'great' Iran deal, signing expected in Europe

Trump announces 'great' Iran deal, signing expected in Europe

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a "great settlement" to end the war with Iran, saying he expected a deal to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend.

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Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil heading into World Cup

Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil heading into World Cup

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker insisted Thursday that doubts about the record five-time champions could work in the team's favour at the World Cup as they prepare to get their campaign in North America up and running.

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Pulisic 'ready to battle' Paraguay in US World Cup opener

Pulisic 'ready to battle' Paraguay in US World Cup opener

United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on soccer's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.

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Trump claims 'great' deal with Iran, signing expected in Europe

Trump claims 'great' deal with Iran, signing expected in Europe

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a "great settlement" with Iran to end the Middle East war, saying he expected a deal to be signed in Europe in the coming days.

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UN experts, MSF condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police

UN experts, MSF condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police

A group of UN experts on Thursday denounced a crackdown on women by the Taliban morality police in the western Afghan city of Herat, saying at least two people had been killed and more than 20 injured during recent protests against the restrictions.

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SpaceX to make historic IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX to make historic IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday in the biggest initial public offering in history, a blockbuster market debut that could propel the entrepreneur to trillionaire status.

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First leather bag made from T-Rex cells fails to sell at Paris auction

First leather bag made from T-Rex cells fails to sell at Paris auction

A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot said, commenting that bids were well below expected.

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Drones, lone wolves, rowdy fans: US security officials ready for World Cup

Drones, lone wolves, rowdy fans: US security officials ready for World Cup

World Cup matches in the United States have been made as safe as they "can possibly be" -– from crowd control to anti-drone measures at every game -- but concerns remain about lone wolf attacks, according to top government officials.

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Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal

Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal

US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to launch a more devastating wave of bombings against Iran on Thursday and promised instead that he would soon be able to announce the signing of a deal with Tehran to end the war.

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Ethiopia claims Tigrayan forces preparing offensive against govt

Ethiopia claims Tigrayan forces preparing offensive against govt

Ethiopia claimed Thursday that forces in the northern Tigray region were preparing an offensive against the federal government in the coming days, raising fears of a return to war.

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