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Tesla inaugurates huge Texas plant with party just as big
Tesla welcomed throngs of electric car lovers to Texas Thursday for a huge party inaugurating a "gigafactory" the size of 100 professional soccer fields.
US ends normal trade ties with Russia over Ukraine invasion
The US Congress voted Thursday to end normal trade relations with Moscow and codify the ban on Russian oil, as the White House ratchets up pressure on President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.
Pakistan PM Khan faces boot after court orders parliament restored
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces being booted from office at the weekend after the Supreme Court ruled Thursday that parliament had been illegally dissolved and a no-confidence vote on his government must go ahead.
Le Pen in final push ahead of tight French election battle
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen made a final push for votes Thursday, three days ahead of an election which polls project as an increasingly tight battle against President Emmanuel Macron.
Increase in atmospheric methane set new record in 2021: US
For the second year running, US scientists observed record increases in the atmospheric concentration of the potent greenhouse gas methane, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said Thursday.
US Treasury secretary calls for improved cryptocurrency rules
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday called for increased oversight of cryptocurrencies, after President Joe Biden last month green-lit work on creating a digital American dollar.
Maradona's daughter claims wrong jersey is up for auction
Diego Maradona's eldest daughter claims that the Argentina shirt being auctioned is not the one her late father wore when he scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England.
UN General Assembly suspends Russia from Human Rights Council
The UN General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council as punishment for the invasion of Ukraine.
IMF reaches agreement on $3 bn deal for Lebanon
The IMF announced Thursday that after months of negotiations it reached a staff-level agreement to provide Lebanon with $3 billion in aid to help it emerge from a severe economic crisis.
Kenya unveils $28 billion budget to spur recovery
Kenya's finance minister on Thursday unveiled a $28 billion budget aimed at helping the economy recover after the Covid-19 pandemic threw hundreds of thousands of people out of work.
Kyiv warns of Russian attack as civilian deaths mar talks
Ukraine warned residents in the east of the country Thursday to take their "last chance" to flee a feared Russian assault, as outrage over civilian deaths around the capital Kyiv cast a shadow over halting negotiations to stop the six week-old conflict.
Ferguson bowled over by Clan des Obeaux Aintree repeat victory
Alex Ferguson enjoyed a few comebacks in his time as Manchester United manager and his star jumper Clan des Obeaux did the same, rebounding from a disappointing run to take the Bowl Chase on the first day of the Grand National Festival on Thursday.
Pakistan court says parliament must reconvene, orders PM no-confidence vote
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the national assembly had been illegally dissolved, and ordered parliament to reconvene to hold a no-confidence vote that will likely see Prime Minister Imran Khan booted from office.
Stocks wilt as investors brace for US Fed tightening
US and European stocks retreated Thursday after minutes from central banks showed US policymakers ready to aggressively wind back easy-money policies while their eurozone counterparts disagreed over their own way forward.
Conte tips Kane for a place among football's all-time elite
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte believes Harry Kane is capable of becoming one of the greatest strikers in history, not merely of his generation.
US Senate votes to end normal trade ties with Russia
The US Senate voted unanimously Thursday to end normal trade relations with Moscow and codify the ban on Russian oil, as the White House ratcheted up pressure on President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.
Advocacy groups ask US to crack down on gun industry ads
Likening "unfair and deceptive" firearms advertising to that of tobacco products, gun safety advocates Thursday asked US regulators to crack down on the industry.
Second Iran cleric dies after knifing at shrine
A suspected jihadist attack at a revered shrine in Iran has claimed the life of a second Shiite Muslim cleric, state television said on Thursday.
Russia sanctions throw spotlight on Putin's guarded private life
Western sanctions targeting not just the inner circle of Russian President Vladimir Putin but also his family have thrown a rare and unwanted spotlight on his private life, which the Kremlin has guarded with the fiercest secrecy.
US bans exports to three Russian airlines for sanctions violations
The US government has banned exports to Russia's state airline Aeroflot as well as two other carriers for flying aircraft in violation of sanctions, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
US House speaker Pelosi tests positive for Covid
Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic speaker of the US House of Representatives, has tested positive for Covid-19, her spokesman said Thursday.
Woods tees off in improbable quest for sixth Masters title
Tiger Woods launched his improbable quest for a record-equalling sixth Masters title on Thursday, 14 months after a rollover car crash left him with injuries so severe he feared he would lose his right leg.
Still no buyer for Roman villa with Caravaggio mural
A Roman villa housing the only mural by Caravaggio failed to sell for a second time Thursday, the lawyer charged with the sale told AFP.
Sudan court acquits Bashir-era figures of plotting against transition
A Sudanese court on Thursday acquitted politicians and figures linked to the deposed regime of president Omar al-Bashir of plotting to overthrow the transition, a lawyer said.
Renee Fleming, soprano star and long Covid therapist
Star US soprano Renee Fleming has found a new use for her world-class breath-control: helping people suffering from long Covid.
Masters legends praise Matsuyama's dinner achievement
Honorary Masters starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson praised Hideki Matsuyama's Champions Dinner efforts and said Thursday his example could inspire more major winners from Japan.
Stocks waver as investors brace for US Fed tightening
US and European stocks fluctuated Thursday after minutes from central banks showed US policymakers ready to aggressively wind back easy-money policies while their eurozone counterparts disagreed over their own way forward.
English cricketers brave spring chill at start of season
Players warming up in woolly hats and multiple layers. A biting wind whipping across the lush green grass. Welcome to the first day of the English county cricket season.
ECB members divided over inflation response: minutes
European Central Bank policymakers disagreed last month on how to respond to runaway inflation and economic uncertainty caused by the Ukraine war, minutes from their meeting showed on Thursday.
Yemen president cedes powers to council as ceasefire holds
Yemen's president said Thursday he is handing his powers to a new leadership council, in a major shake-up in the coalition battling Huthi rebels as a fragile ceasefire takes hold.
Stopped press: Algeria billionaire to shut Liberte newspaper
Algeria's French-language newspaper Liberte will run its final edition next week, the newspaper announced Thursday, criticising the decision by its owner, the country's richest man.
Sri Lanka asks experts to plan debt restructure as protests rage
Sri Lanka's president has appointed a panel of experts to organise a restructuring of foreign debt as he seeks a way out of a worsening economic crisis, with protests demanding his resignation escalating.