How an unprecedented magma river surged beneath an Iceland town
A river of magma flowed underneath an Icelandic fishing village late last year at a rate never before recorded, scientists said Thursday, as the region suffered yet another dramatic eruption.
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US Senate votes to start work on Ukraine aid in shock turnaround
US senators cleared a first hurdle Thursday to a sweeping foreign aid package -- including a $60 billion lifeline for Ukraine -- although opposition from right-wing allies of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump means final passage remains far from guaranteed.
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New Oscar to be introduced for best casting
A new Oscar for best casting will be added to the Academy Awards from 2026, organizers announced Thursday.
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Prosecutors demand trial for French director over alleged abuse of actor
French prosecutors have requested a trial for film director Christophe Ruggia, who has been charged with sexually assaulting an actor when she was a minor, sources told AFP on Thursday.
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Neville promises star arrival at Portland
Portland Timbers head coach Phil Neville has promised the MLS team's fans that the club is working to bring in a big-name signing for the new season.
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US regulator declares AI-voice robocalls illegal
US regulators on Thursday declared scam "robocalls" made using voices created with artificial intelligence (AI) as illegal.
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US banking system 'well-capitalized' despite risks: Yellen
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the country's banking system is "well-capitalized" even as some banks face stresses stemming from the commercial real estate sector.
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Bilodid covets Olympic judo gold to show Ukraine 'still standing'
Ukrainian judo star Daria Bilodid says she wants Olympic gold in Paris not just for herself but to show her war weary compatriots are "still standing" despite two years of conflict.
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U.S. stock markets hover near record highs on positive earnings
U.S stocks were hovering near record levels Thursday as strong earnings reports were balanced by a feeling the market's rally may have gotten ahead of itself.
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Burning question: what can we expect in a 1.5C world?
Massive wildfires exposing millions to toxic smoke, drought shrivelling crops and key waterways, destructive storms supercharged by record ocean temperatures -- in the last year the world has had a taste of what to expect with warming of 1.5C.
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