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Finland's Eurovision favourite brings flames and a frantic violin to Vienna

ECB set to hold rates despite Iran war energy shock

Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress

Samsung Electronics posts record quarterly profit on AI boom

D4vd used Amazon chainsaws to hack up teen's body: prosecutors

Meta chief Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending

Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year: reports

Google-parent Alphabet soars as Meta stumbles over AI costs

Powell's decision to stay on at Fed ignites new Trump insult

Brazil lowers benchmark rate to 14.5% in second consecutive cut

'This cannot happen': Arsenal's Arteta livid over Eze penalty review

Air quality improving in Europe but more effort needed: report

Air quality in Europe is improving but more effort is needed to reach the European Union's 2030 targets, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said in its annual report on Thursday.

Crazy flights: Kiss frontman produces plane disaster movie

For those who fear flying, the thriller "Deep Water" reveals a new nightmare: surviving an emergency landing, only to find yourself surrounded by man-eating sharks.

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring

President Donald Trump said that a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices Wednesday to spike to their highest in more than four years.

Google-parent Alphabet soars as rivals stumble over AI costs

Google-parent Alphabet impressed Wall Street with its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday, as big tech rivals Microsoft, Meta and Amazon left investors lukewarm amid concerns about the huge cost of AI development.

Romanian behind 'swatting' attacks in US gets four years in prison

A Romanian man was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday for making bomb threats and triggering "swatting" attacks on dozens of US officials and lawmakers, the Justice Department said.

Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw

Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.

Anti-Bezos campaign urges Met Gala boycott in New York

A poster campaign opposing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's involvement in the upcoming Met Gala cropped up across New York's streets and subways Wednesday, calling for a boycott of the star-studded event.

Powell to stay as Fed governor after chairman term, citing legal attacks

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he would stay at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair concludes, as the independent institution battles legal challenges under the Trump administration.

African oil producers defend need to drill at fossil fuel exit talks

Oil-rich African nations at global fossil fuel phaseout talks in Colombia said Wednesday they would keep drilling to support economic growth, highlighting tensions between climate and fiscal realities for developing producers.

Palace boss Glasner eager for another trophy in Europe

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Wednesday there was a "huge desire" among his squad to add to the club's trophy collection ahead of their UEFA Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk.

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