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Trump softens on Zelensky, says mineral deal coming 'soon'

Trump softens on Zelensky, says mineral deal coming 'soon'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he doesn't hold Volodymyr Zelensky "responsible" for Russia's invasion of his country but continued to criticize the pro-Western Ukrainian leader.

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Jacks helps Mumbai beat Hyderabad in IPL

Jacks helps Mumbai beat Hyderabad in IPL

The Mumbai Indians batters and bowlers starred in a comfortable four-wicket victory overt Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

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Countries must 'make the best' of new multipolar world: IMF chief

Countries must 'make the best' of new multipolar world: IMF chief

Countries have no choice but to "make the best" of the fragmentation of the global economy by boosting ties with regional and like-minded countries, the head of the International Monetary Fund said in an interview Thursday.

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Heavy spring snow storm wreaks havoc in the Alps

Heavy spring snow storm wreaks havoc in the Alps

An unusually heavy spring storm across the Alps sparked chaos on Thursday, as it dumped more than a metre of snow in some areas, shutting ski areas, roads, trains and schools as authorities urged people to stay home.

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US judge rules against Google in online ad tech antitrust case

US judge rules against Google in online ad tech antitrust case

A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine.

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Andreeva knocked out by Alexandrova in Stuttgart last 16

Andreeva knocked out by Alexandrova in Stuttgart last 16

In-form teenager Mirra Andreeva crashed out of the WTA event in Stuttgart on Thursday after going down in straight sets to fellow Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova in the last 16.

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Iran challenges four countries in UN court over jet it downed in 2020

Iran challenges four countries in UN court over jet it downed in 2020

Iran on Thursday filed a challenge at the International Court of Justice against Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and Britain over a UN aviation body's ruling against it related to the shooting down of a passenger plane in 2020.

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'Not at 50' - Alonso sets retirement limit

'Not at 50' - Alonso sets retirement limit

Spain's Formula One 'golden oldie' Fernando Alonso set a date on his retirement on Thursday, saying he won't be behind the wheel "at 50".

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Macron praises US-European-Ukraine talks as 'important occasion for convergence'

Macron praises US-European-Ukraine talks as 'important occasion for convergence'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed rare talks involving top US, European and Ukrainian officials as a "very important occasion for convergence" as Kyiv's allies seek to rekindle stalled ceasefire efforts amid transatlantic tensions.

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Verstappen dismisses Red Bull exit fears

Verstappen dismisses Red Bull exit fears

Max Verstappen has brushed aside fears of a possible Red Bull exit, saying on Thursday "I'm just focusing on driving".

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