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French police suspect train derailment was sabotage

Quebec Brokerage Qubit Insurance Announces New Data on Coverage Shortfalls as Rebuilding Costs Rise

Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks

'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris

From crime to the Arctic: ultramarathoner film debuts in Toronto

Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses

Back to the drawing board for disappointed Tiafoe

Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media

Children in flood-hit Nepal grapple with loss, cling to hope

Shelton tops Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev

Bhutan business bets on hazelnuts for farming future

Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev

First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35

Venice Film Festival: A look back on the highlights

ECB hikes borrowing costs to combat Mideast energy shock

The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday for the second time this year as renewed fighting in the Middle East sends energy prices soaring, threatening to push widespread inflation higher.

France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election

France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday.

England turn screw in 3rd Test against Pakistan

Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence stepped on the gas as England tightened their grip on the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Thursday, aiming to wrap up a series whitewash in double-quick time.

Evolution Metals & Technologies Provides Initial Revenue Guidance of $400-460mm for Fiscal Year 2027

Fiscal 2027 outlook of $400 million to $460 million reflects the expected first full-year contribution from the expansion of annual rare earth magnet production capacity in Pohang, Republic of Korea, to approximately 10,000 metric tons, including approximately 6,000 metric tons of high-performance sintered NdFeB magnets, as the January 1, 2027 DFARS mine-to-magnet restriction takes effect

France will not support Infantino in FIFA election: federation chief

France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday.

Clark-led USA thrash Hungary to move into women's World Cup semi-finals

A United States team full of WNBA stars breezed into the semi-finals of the Women's Basketball World Cup with a 108-56 win against Hungary on Thursday.

Russian skater Valieva loses neutral status

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, who returned to action this year after a long doping ban, has been barred from international competition after losing her status as a neutral athlete, the International Skating Union (ISU) said Thursday.

Oil prices extend gains as markets await ECB rate outlook

Oil prices rose further Thursday on resurgent Middle East hostilities, fanning concerns about high inflation that is widely expected to push the European Central Bank to raise interest rates this afternoon.

'Metal Gear' creator moves to Xbox after Playstation cancellation

Legendary Japanese video game creator Hideo Kojima said Thursday he had partnered with Microsoft's Xbox for his next project after its development for the PlayStation console was cancelled by Sony.