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Rembrandt self-portrait 'home after 400 years'

Rembrandt self-portrait 'home after 400 years'

A Rembrandt self-portrait bought from the Rothschild family with 150 million euros ($162 million) of Dutch state cash went on display at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum on Thursday.

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Cummins backs Warner to come good against Ashes nemesis Broad

Cummins backs Warner to come good against Ashes nemesis Broad

Australia captain Pat Cummins said Thursday that England will face a "more aggressive" David Warner in this year's Ashes compared to the opener who struggled for runs during the 2019 series.

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Applying vaginal fluid to C-section babies boosts neurodevelopment: study

Applying vaginal fluid to C-section babies boosts neurodevelopment: study

Babies born by cesarean section don't acquire the same healthy bacteria as those delivered vaginally, a setback to the development of their immune system thought to increase their risk of certain diseases later in life.

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Paris Air Show returns with climate, defence in focus

Paris Air Show returns with climate, defence in focus

After a Covid-induced break, the Paris Air Show returns next week with the aerospace industry bouncing back from the pandemic but facing pressure to slash its carbon footprint.

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ECB hikes rates to 22-year high and says not done yet

ECB hikes rates to 22-year high and says not done yet

The European Central Bank hiked interest rates to a 22-year high Thursday and said another increase in July was "very likely", as it pushed ahead with its fight against inflation despite a darkening eurozone economy.

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Crowley to step down as Italy coach after Rugby World Cup

Crowley to step down as Italy coach after Rugby World Cup

New Zealander Kieran Crowley will step down as Italy coach after this year's World Cup in France after the Italian rugby federation (FIR) said Thursday it would not be renewing his contract.

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Messi scores rapid goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing friendly

Messi scores rapid goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing friendly

Lionel Messi scored after barely a minute as he guided Argentina to a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in Beijing on Thursday evening.

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US trade chief seeks supply chain redesign to boost resilience

US trade chief seeks supply chain redesign to boost resilience

Global supply chains need to be redesigned to boost their resilience, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai is expected to say Thursday, stressing that this is "vital for greater national and economic security."

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Scheffler, Rahm set for early charges as US Open tees off

Scheffler, Rahm set for early charges as US Open tees off

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Jon Rahm were set for early starts as Thursday's first round of the 123rd US Open began at Los Angeles Country Club.

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Gales lash India and Pakistan coast as Cyclone Biparjoy hits

Gales lash India and Pakistan coast as Cyclone Biparjoy hits

Howling gales and crashing waves pounded the coastline of India and Pakistan on Thursday as Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall, with more than 175,000 people fleeing the storm's predicted path.

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