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US actor Jussie Smollett jailed for staged attack
US actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to almost five months in prison Thursday after being found guilty of falsely telling police he was the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime in 2019 -- an attack prosecutors said he himself staged.
Four endangered American crocodiles are born in Peru
A Lima zoo announced Thursday the birth in captivity of four American crocodiles, an endangered species, after a successful artificial incubation.
Colombians vote for Congress, short-list presidential contenders
Colombians vote Sunday to draw up a shortlist of presidential candidates for elections in May while also electing the 296 members of its Congress.
NASA opens sample taken from the Moon 50 years on
The Apollo missions to the Moon brought a total of 2,196 rock samples to Earth. But NASA has only just started opening one of the last ones, collected 50 years ago.
Osaka holds off Stephens in Indian Wells first round
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka outlasted Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a tough first-round encounter at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday.
Major League Baseball and players reach deal, set up April season start
Major League Baseball and the MLB players union reached agreement on a new five-year labor deal on Thursday, setting the stage for a delayed start to the 2022 season next month.
Russia accused of attacking aid route as Ukraine talks see scant headway
Russia and Ukraine failed to make a breakthrough Thursday in their first top-level talks since Moscow's invasion two weeks ago, as Russian forces advanced on Kyiv and faced new accusations they attacked a humanitarian corridor into Mariupol.
Fleetwood, Hoge lead as weather wreaks havoc at Players
Rain and thunderstorms wreaked havoc at the PGA Tour's Players Championship in Florida on Thursday, with a long delay that kept some players from even teeing off before darkness halted the opening round.
US says North Korea testing new ICBM system
Two recent missile tests conducted by North Korea were of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system, the Pentagon said Thursday, marking what one US official called a "serious escalation" that will be punished with fresh sanctions.
Facebook eases rules to allow violent speech against 'Russian invaders'
Facebook said Thursday that due to the invasion of Ukraine it has temporarily eased its rules regarding violent speech to allow statements like "death to Russian invaders," but not credible threats against civilians.
'As long as we have a bus we will be there', says Chelsea's Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has vowed Chelsea will not be destroyed by the sanctions on Blues owner Roman Abramovich that plunged the European champions into turmoil before their 3-1 win at Norwich on Thursday.
Marathon man Bonner gives West Indies edge over weary England
Nkrumah Bonner's considerable reserves of patience and determination paid off with an invaluable second Test century as the West Indies closed the third day of the first Test against England at 373 for nine at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday.
IMF expects to cut global growth forecast due to Ukraine war
The IMF expects to cut its global growth estimate due to the economic damage caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday.
US: Ukraine needs surface-to-air missiles, not fighter jets
The US State Department on Thursday ruled out proposals to send MiG fighter jets to Ukraine via an American base, saying Kyiv's efforts to repel the Russian invasion would be better served by the supply of ground-based weapons.
Barca held by Galatasaray, Rangers thump Red Star Belgrade
Barcelona stumbled to a goalless draw with Galatasaray in their Europa League last-16 first leg at the Camp Nou on Thursday, while Rangers cruised into a 3-0 lead in their tie against Red Star Belgrade.
Dozen Cuban protesters given 5 to 16 year sentences
Twelve Cubans who took part in unprecedented anti-government protests last July were sentenced to between five and 16 years in prison, convicted of sabotage, public disorder and theft, the Supreme Court said on Thursday.
Dozen Cuban protesters given 5 to 12 year sentences
Twelve Cubans who took part in unprecedented anti-government protests last July were sentenced to between five and 16 years in prison, convicted of sabotage, public disorder and theft, the Supreme Court said on Thursday.
Canada dish named for Russia president dropped from menus
A Canadian restaurant chain that specializes in a local delicacy of fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds has dropped from its menu a variety named after Russia's president over the war in Ukraine, it said Thursday.
Nadal calls for tougher punishment after Zverev case
Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse tennis officials on Thursday in the wake of the controversial suspended sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev.
Chelsea ignore Abramovich sanctions to beat Norwich, Leeds crash again
Chelsea showed they can cope amid the Roman Abramovich turmoil as they won 3-1 against Norwich just hours after their Russian owner was sanctioned by the British Government, while Leeds plunged deeper into relegation trouble on Thursday.
US says N. Korea testing new ICBM system
Two recent missile tests conducted by North Korea were of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system, marking a "serious escalation" by Pyongyang that will be punished with fresh sanctions, a senior US official said Thursday
'Scourge to humanity': victims of opioid abuse address Sacklers
Survivors of opioid abuse and relatives of victims delivered emotional and stinging rebukes on Thursday to members of the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, accused of fueling the US addiction crisis.
Biden walks tightrope between need for oil and push to go green
With the war in Ukraine causing oil prices to soar, US President Joe Biden's administration is treading a fine line between staying true to its commitment to clean energy, while seeking to ramp up petroleum production.
Major League Baseball, players agree labor deal: reports
Major League Baseball and the league players union reached agreement on a new labor deal on Thursday, paving the way for the start of the 2022 season next month, reports said.
Six lions from Ukraine arrive in Spain, Belgium
Six lions evacuated from war-torn Ukraine, including one rescued from a nightclub, have arrived at two animal shelters in Spain and Belgium, the shelters said on Thursday.
Brazil's Petrobras hikes prices, ignoring Bolsonaro
Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras announced hefty fuel price increases Thursday over the Ukraine crisis, setting up potential clashes with powerful truckers' groups and President Jair Bolsonaro, whose popularity has been hit by soaring inflation.
IMF expects to cut global growth forecast due to Ukraine war: Georgieva
The IMF expects to cut its global growth estimate due to the economic damage caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday.
Munir strike gives Sevilla edge over West Ham in Europa League
Munir El Haddadi's sweet half-volley put Sevilla in sight of the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday after a narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham.
Grave mood at EU summit in gilded Versailles palace
Emmanuel Macron's presidency began with an invitation for Russian leader Vladimir Putin to the sumptuous former royal palace at Versailles. As his term draws to a close, European leaders are meeting in the same place to discuss Putin’s war on Ukraine.
Scales of justice: US smuggler arrested for snakes in pants
A smuggler hid snakes and horned lizards around his groin as he tried to sneak them into the United States, customs officials say.
Bonner's six-hour century guides West Indies to slender lead over England
Nkrumah Bonner's watchful defiance took him to a second Test century and edged the West Indies ahead of England on the third day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.
UK sanctions expand to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Chelsea Football Club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was on Thursday hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray.