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Dodgers pitcher Kershaw aims to be 'good as can be' after surgeries
The Los Angeles Dodgers' three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Clayton Kershaw said he underwent foot and knee surgeries on Thursday and aims to return for an 18th Major League Baseball season in 2025.
Global stocks mostly rise as Fed, Bank of England cut rates
Global stocks mostly rose Thursday, with US indices hitting fresh records as a Federal Reserve interest rate cut extended a post-election rally.
US Fed makes quarter point cut as Powell insists he would not quit
The US Federal Reserve shrugged off concerns about the economic impact of Donald Trump's election victory and moved ahead with a quarter point cut Thursday.
Biden vows peaceful White House handover, Trump eyes Putin talks
Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transfer of power Thursday after Donald Trump's stunning US election win, while the Republican showed his intent to ditch the outgoing president's policies by suggesting he would talk to Vladimir Putin.
US military judge rules 9/11 mastermind plea deal is valid
Plea agreements with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants are valid and binding, a US military judge said in a ruling published Thursday, three months after the deals were scrapped by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
One Direction star took cocaine, alcohol, antidepressant before death
One Direction star Liam Payne consumed cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressant before falling to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday.
F-15 fighters arrive in Middle East: US military
American F-15 fighter planes arrived in the Middle East on Thursday, the US military said, after Washington announced the deployment of additional assets to the region in a warning to Iran.
Zelensky says 'unacceptable' to offer Russia concessions on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said it would be "unacceptable" for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war.
Undocumented immigrants in US 'terrified' as Trump returns
Since learning that Donald Trump will return to the White House, undocumented immigrant Angel Palazuelos has struggled to sleep.
US Fed chair says will not leave early if asked by Trump
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if asked to leave early by President-elect Donald Trump.
US town on alert after 43 monkeys escape research facility
More than 40 monkeys were on the loose Thursday in a small US town after escaping a research facility, with authorities warning residents to keep their doors and windows closed.
Thousands told to flee wildfire near Los Angeles
Thousands of people were urged to flee an out-of-control wildfire burning around communities near Los Angeles on Thursday, with dozens of homes already lost to the fast-moving flames.
Who will staff Trump's government? A look at top contenders
President-elect Donald Trump is already working on filling key cabinet jobs as well as thousands of federal positions, with the first selections expected in the "days and weeks ahead," his transition team said Thursday.
MLS Union dump Curtin as head coach
Jim Curtin, a two-time Major League Soccer Coach of the Year who guided the Philadelphia Union to the 2022 MLS Cup final, was fired as head coach, the team announced Thursday.
Galatasaray down Spurs to go top in Europa League
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on Tottenham to move top of the table with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday.
George says England can still be rugby winners without Jones
Jamie George has insisted England can be successful in the post Eddie Jones era despite operating in a "more inclusive environment" than the one created by the controversial coach.
Emotions high as All Blacks eye top ranked Ireland's crown
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett said Thursday his side are expecting an "intense" Test against Ireland in Dublin as the All Blacks covet Ireland's world number one ranking.
NATO warns of N. Korea threat in pitch to Trump on Ukraine
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Thursday that North Korea's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine posed a direct threat to the United States, in a first effort to convince Donald Trump to keep backing Kyiv.
US Fed cuts interest rates a quarter point after Trump victory
The US Federal Reserve shrugged off concerns about the impact of Donald Trump's election victory on interest rates and moved ahead with a quarter point cut on Thursday, looking to continue easing borrowing costs on the back of cooling inflation.
What will Trump 2.0 mean for US tech?
What will Donald Trump's second stint in the White House mean for a US tech industry in the throes of an artificial intelligence frenzy?
F1 drivers blast FIA chief's 'tone and language' in swearing row
Formula One drivers on Thursday blasted the "tone and language" used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem amid a row over swearing at press conferences.
Unbeaten NFL Chiefs try to match best-ever start by downing Denver
Undefeated Kansas City will try to match the greatest start in team history on Sunday when the two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs play host to the Denver Broncos.
After Trump win, Orban basks in hosting European leaders
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, fresh from celebrating Donald Trump's presidential win, savoured his moment in the spotlight Thursday as he welcomed more than 40 European leaders to Budapest for a summit.
Lights still out in Cuba after Hurricane Rafael
Cubans on Thursday were assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Rafael which lashed the island and plunged it into darkness but caused no reported fatalities so far.
Swiatek eliminated from WTA Finals, Krejcikova into semis
World number two Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the WTA Finals on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff to secure her spot in the semi-finals at the expense of the Pole.
Zelensky says 'unacceptable' to offer Putin concessions on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said it would be "unacceptable" for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war.
Mexico president says had 'very cordial' call with Trump
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a "very cordial" phone call Thursday with US election winner Donald Trump, who has threatened to slap steep tariffs on the neighboring country.
World number two Swiatek eliminated from WTA Finals group stage
Poland's Iga Swiatek will not successfully defend her WTA Finals title after being knocked out of the season-ending tournament in the group stage on Thursday.
Biden urges Americans to 'bring down temperature' after Trump win
President Joe Biden urged Americans Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump's crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power.
Diplomatic incident in French-owned Jerusalem church compound
Israeli police entered the French-owned Eleona church compound in Jerusalem, on Thursday, briefly detaining two gendarmes and prompting French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to abandon a scheduled visit, an AFP journalist reported.
Submerged cemeteries pile pain on Spain flood survivors
More than a week after surging torrents of muddy water ravaged Spain, flooded cemeteries are making dignified burials for victims impossible and compounding the pain of bereaved survivors.
Equities rise as traders weigh Trump 2.0, rate cut prospects
Major stock markets mostly rose Thursday following Donald Trump's election win that is set to see the returning president unveil US tax cuts and import tariffs.