Putin sacks space agency chief after setbacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin sacked the head of the Roscosmos space agency on Thursday, the Kremlin said, citing the need to "develop" the corporation after suffering years of humiliating setbacks.
Read moreGatland dismisses Biggar 'noise' as Wales bid to end losing streak
Warren Gatland has insisted Dan Biggar is wrong to label Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy as Wales' biggest game in 20 years.
Read moreReal Madrid great Marcelo announces retirement
Former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday after a trophy-laden career.
Read moreSpanish publisher cancels Gascon book over offensive posts
Oscar hopeful Karla Sofia Gascon's woes over a series of offensive social media posts deepened on Thursday after a diversity-centred Spanish publishing house dropped plans to reprint her book.
Read moreDaniel Barenboim reveals he has Parkinson's disease
The world-renowned Israeli-Argentine pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim revealed Thursday he is suffering from Parkinson's disease after years of persistent health problems.
Read moreAustralia dominate as Sri Lanka reach 229-9 in second Test
Australia were firmly in the driving seat despite a spirited Sri Lankan fightback to reach 229-9 at stumps on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday.
Read moreBank of England slashes UK growth outlook amid Trump tariff threat
The Bank of England on Thursday halved its forecast for UK economic growth this year, blaming global risks amid US tariff threats and deteriorating business confidence in the UK.
Read moreEU quizzes Shein over 'illegal' products
The EU on Thursday told online fashion giant Shein to hand over information on risks linked to illegal products on its site, paving the way for a second probe into the Chinese-founded firm.
Read moreSpanish football chief to keep job after appeal granted
Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan will remain in his post after the country's Supreme Court on Thursday granted his appeal against a sentence which banned him from holding public office.
Read moreBach says Italy 'ready' to host Winter Olympics as one-year countdown begins
Thomas Bach said Italy is ready to host next year's Winter Olympics as the one-year countdown to the sprawling Milan-Cortina Games began at an event in Italy's economic capital on Thursday.
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