Macron faces 'moment of truth' over French pension reform
A proposed reform of France's pension system, which has sparked massive protests and strikes since the start of the year, is poised for a final vote in parliament on Thursday in a decisive moment for President Emmanuel Macron.
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Gut-Behrami wins super-G to claim World Cup globe
Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami claimed the season's super-G title after winning the race at the World Cup finals in Andorra on Thursday.
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One billion users, but trouble mounts for TikTok
TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has brought plenty of scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.
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French govt to force Paris binmen back to work as trash stacks up
France's government will force Paris rubbish collectors to return to work after a days-long strike against pension reforms has left many streets in the capital piled with stinking waste.
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Netanyahu faces critics in Berlin amid 'civil war' warning
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Thursday to meet Germany's leaders, who are expected to urge him to reconsider disputed legal reforms that have prompted Israel's president to warn of the threat of "civil war".
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Japan, S. Korea take steps to restore ties as Yoon visits Tokyo
Japan and South Korea announced relaxed trade controls and a return of frequent reciprocal visits on Thursday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol visits Tokyo on a trip intended to rebuild ties between the neighbours.
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Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027
Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as president of FIFA until 2027 after standing unopposed at the congress of world football's governing body on Thursday.
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'One China': Beijing's diplomatic push to isolate Taiwan
Honduras has decided to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, describing it as an economic necessity.
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Embattled Credit Suisse shares rebound after $54 billion lifeline
Credit Suisse shares surged more than 30 percent Thursday after announcing it would borrow up to $53.7 billion from the Swiss central bank following a market drubbing over fears of a global banking crisis.
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Indonesia policeman jailed over football stadium crush
An Indonesian court jailed a policeman for 18 months on Thursday over negligence contributing to one of the worst stadium disasters in the history of football but victims' families criticised the trial as two other officers walked free.
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