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Spanish PM begins vote campaign overshadowed by housing protests

Palmer signs contract to stay at Chelsea until 2034

Putin told Trump about Iran's position on peace deal: Kremlin

Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after landfall in Florida

India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest

Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint after Russell crashes

Proposed next EU budget cut back in search for deal

Kiss tells Wallabies to 'return fire' after first loss as coach

All Blacks learn from 'failed' Springboks series to punish Wallabies

Russian strikes kill 11 including 3 children: Ukrainian authorities

Marquez grabs MotoGP championship lead after Indonesia sprint chaos

Russian teenager Andreeva breezes into China Open final

All Blacks extend Eden Park streak with big win over Wallabies

Major earthquake hits Panama, injures at least 27

England cannot imitate Spain's success, says Gordon

Anthony Gordon believes England cannot copy Spain's example and must use their own strengths to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.

Russell on top in Baku practice after problems for Antonelli, Norris

George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the two Ferraris in Thursday's opening practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Hungary detects invasive spotted lanternfly for first time in EU

An invasive insect linked to major agricultural losses in the US has been detected in the European Union for the first time, Hungary's food safety agency said Thursday.

Japan teen smashes swim world record as Asian Games complaints mount

Japanese 17-year-old Shin Ohashi smashed a swimming world record at his home Asian Games on Thursday, as several teams rounded on organisers over problems dogging the continent's biggest sporting spectacular.

Ο Alex Bodi και ο καθηγητής Δρ. Stefan Haupt συμφωνούν σε συνεργασία για μια θρυλική συλλογή έργων τέχνης στη Ρουμανία

Από επαγγελματικές συναντήσεις στο Βερολίνο γεννιέται ένα εξαιρετικό γερμανο-ρουμανικό πολιτιστικό έργο: ο Ρουμάνος επιχειρηματίας Alex Bodi και ο Βερολινέζος δικηγόρος και συλλέκτης έργων τέχνης Prof. Dr. Stefan Haupt συμφώνησαν να μεταφέρουν τη διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένη συλλογή Haupt στη Ρουμανία και να την καταστήσουν προσβάσιμη σε ένα ευρύ κοινό.

Taliban govt says Pakistan strikes kill 4 civilians in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government said on Thursday that Pakistani airstrikes on several provinces killed four civilians, days after another deadly bombardment and a militant attack in Pakistan.

France's top-selling newspaper to slash jobs

France's biggest-selling newspaper, the regional daily Ouest-France, will cut 156 jobs according to union sources, joining the ranks of press groups being hammered by falling sales and ad revenue.

Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host summer Olympics

Berlin on Thursday confirmed its withdrawal from the race be part of Germany's bid to host the summer Olympics and Paralympics, leaving only Munich and the western Rhine/Ruhr region as potential hosts.

Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with govt

Tigray rebels in Ethiopia told AFP on Thursday they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government, as heavy artillery attacks were reported in neighbouring states.