EU close to sealing trade deal with Australia
The European Union is close to concluding a long-sought trade agreement with Australia, as US President Donald Trump's tariffs accelerate Europe's push to seal deals with other global partners.
Read moreGerman Cup final to stay in Berlin until 2030
The German Cup final is to remain at Berlin's Olympic Stadium until at least 2030 after an extension was agreed with state authorities, the German FA (DFB) announced on Thursday.
Read moreWhat does Iran want from talks with the US?
Iran and the United States are holding talks on Friday in Oman, with Tehran pushing to focus squarely on its nuclear programme, while Washington's demands go beyond that.
Read moreTaming the lion: Olympians take on Bormio's terrifying Stelvio piste
The Stelvio course in Bormio that will stage the men's alpine skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics has a reputation for being tough, unrelenting and dangerous.
Read moreWind turbine maker Vestas sees record revenue in 2025
Denmark's Vestas, Europe’s leading wind turbine manufacturer, on Thursday posted an all-time high revenue, but noted that regulatory changes in the United states had made wind power investments less attractive.
Read moreItaly's Casse tops second Olympic downhill training
Italy's Mattia Casse topped the second men's training for the Olympic downhill in Bormio on Thursday.
Read moreAnti-doping boss 'uncomfortable' with Valieva's coach at Olympics
The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Thursday he was "uncomfortable" with the presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics of the coach of the doped Russian skater Kamila Valieva.
Read moreBitcoin under $70,000 for first time since Trump's election
Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, extended its price slump Thursday to trade under $70,000 for the first time since Donald Trump's presidential election victory in November 2024.
Read more'I am sorry,' embattled UK PM tells Epstein victims
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, battling for his political future, apologised Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing disgraced Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.
Read moreEngland's Brook predicts record 300-plus scores at T20 World Cup
England captain Harry Brook said on Thursday that he believes it could be a record-breaking T20 World Cup, with fans treated to a batting blitz and 300-plus scores.
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