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At IMF, UK gets lecture on having 'coherent' fiscal policy
Britain has had its knuckles rapped over its controversial debt-fueled budget at the IMF's annual meetings, with the crisis lender's chief urging London on Thursday to maintain "coherent and consistent" policies.
Chelsea women's boss Hayes to take time out after surgery
Chelsea women's manager Emma Hayes is to take time away from the club after revealing on Thursday that she has undergone an emergency hysterectomy.
Kenya denies defaulting on China railway debt
Kenya on Thursday denied it had defaulted on interest repayments on a loan advanced by China for the construction of a railway line from the port city of Mombasa that opened in 2017.
Stocks bounce after key US inflation data
Equities fell sharply on Thursday after data showed US inflation jumped more than expected in September, before quickly bouncing higher.
Florida school shooter avoids death penalty, gets life in prison
A US jury on Thursday rejected the death penalty for Nikolas Cruz, who shot and killed 17 people at his former Florida high school, opting instead for life imprisonment without the chance of parole.
Inflation maintains grip on US with new jump in September
Inflation kept its hold on the US economy in September, jumping more than expected according to government data Thursday that adds to the headwinds facing President Joe Biden's Democrats shortly before midterm elections.
'Great sadness' for artists after French venue ransacked in Burkina coup
The day after Burkina Faso's latest coup, protesters attacked the French Institute, wrecking not just a symbol of the country's former colonial power but also a valued showcase for artists and free expression.
Saudi-backed LIV is golf's World Series Cricket, says Mickelson
Six-time major-winner Phil Mickelson compared Saudi-funded LIV Golf to the short-lived but influential World Series Cricket of the 1970s on Thursday, insisting he had picked "the winning side".
Afghan girls take university exams two weeks after classroom attack
Thousands of Afghan girls and women sat university entrance exams on Thursday under the guard of Taliban snipers, two weeks after a bomber killed dozens of students preparing for the tests.
Severe storms swell Iguazu falls to 10 times normal flow
The famed Iguazu waterfalls on the border between Argentina and Brazil have registered 10 times their usual water volume after heavy rains, authorities said, closing one of the site's main tourist walkways for safety reasons.
Braving rocket attack, Iraqi MPs elect new state president
Despite a rocket attack on Baghdad's Green Zone, Iraqi lawmakers Thursday elected a new president in hopes of ending a year of political gridlock and violence in the war-scarred nation.
Africa's longest oil pipeline takes shape in Niger
Chinese and Nigerien workers haul giant steel pipes over mounds of earth as heavily armed soldiers keep guard.
5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: report
More than five billion of the estimated 16 billion mobile phones possessed worldwide will likely be discarded or stashed away in 2022, experts said Thursday, calling for more recycling of the often hazardous materials they contain.
Yen hits lowest level against dollar since 1990
The yen on Thursday dropped to the lowest level against the dollar since 1990 after US inflation data indicated more aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Russian conductor Gergiev expelled from Swedish academy over Ukraine
Russian conductor Valery Gergiev has been expelled from his position as a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music for his reluctance to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine, the academy said Thursday.
Veterans' errors cost Barca dear in Champions League again
Barcelona were left ruing the cost of individual errors after their 3-3 draw with Inter Milan left them on the verge of Champions League elimination at the group stage for the second year running.
Germany agrees to replace cheap national transport ticket
Germany on Thursday moved closer to approving a successor to a popular ultra-cheap, country-wide public transport ticket rolled out over the summer to curb inflation and cut carbon emissions.
Ukraine could extradite Russians to ICC: prosecutor
Ukraine could extradite Russian war crimes suspects to the International Criminal Court (ICC) even though Moscow is not a member, the tribunal's prosecutor said on Thursday.
Long-lost London book by Nazi-supporting French author released
The second installment of long-lost manuscripts from famed French author -- and notorious Nazi supporter -- Louis-Ferdinand Celine were published on Thursday, based on his time in London.
Stocks slump after key US inflation data
Equities fell sharply on Thursday after data showed US inflation jumped more than expected in September.
Leaders Napoli turn to domestic matters after bewitching Europe
Napoli's stunning start to the season has left fans wondering just how far their flamboyant side can go as they prepare for Sunday's visit of Bologna after another memorable European night.
Ukraine restores power supplies after Russian missile salvos
Ukraine said Thursday it had reset its power grid after mass Russian strikes on energy facilities as Turkey held back on an expected offer to mediate talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
Far-right veteran elected Italian Senate speaker
Ignazio La Russa, who was elected speaker of the Italian senate Thursday, is a veteran of the far-right who collects fascist memorabilia as a hobby.
US inflation persists, higher in September over prior month
US inflation jumped more than expected in September, according to government data released Thursday, in the latest sign that pricing pressures have become more intractable despite aggressive central bank action.
UK baby murder accused wrote 'I killed them', court told
Police probing a spate of baby deaths at a UK hospital found a note stating "I am evil I did this" at the home of a nurse accused of killing them, a court was told on Wednesday.
'Challenging' year for Ikea, 10,000 layoffs in Russia
Swedish furniture giant Ikea posted a six percent rise in full-year sales on Thursday, in what it described as a "challenging" year due to inflation and scaling back in Russia.
Italy parliament in rocky step towards new government
Italy's parliament met for the first time Thursday since the far-right won elections last month, a rocky first step in the process of forming a government, with tensions running high.
Weak pound is major draw at London's Frieze art fair
As the global art world descends on London's Frieze fair this week, the current low value of the UK pound makes buying art in Britain particularly attractive for overseas collectors and dealers.
India's Infosys plans $1 bn buyback on strong profits
Indian outsourcing behemoth Infosys approved a $1 billion share buyback on Thursday after strong quarterly profits that reflected sustained demand for digital services.
'Shelf-life of a lettuce': Truss's nightmare on Downing Street
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has had the shortest of political honeymoons since taking over from Boris Johnson.
UK PM faces fresh political woes after difficult MPs meeting
Embattled British Prime Minister Liz Truss faced fresh woes on Thursday after a prominent Conservative party insider said some of her own MPs were considering a push to replace her with two former rivals.
Europe heading for warmer-than-average winter: forecaster
Europe faces a higher-than-usual chance of a cold blast of weather before the end of the year, but the winter overall is likely to be warmer than average, the continent's long-range weather forecaster said Thursday.