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Bolivia's attorney general arrested for alleged drug trafficking, money laundering
US-sanctioned Bolivian Attorney General Roger Mariaca has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and drug trafficking, with police finding bundles of cash smuggled out of his house in an ambulance, the government said Thursday.
Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation
In Libya, a teachers' strike over pay has shut schools and delayed the start of the school year, rallying educators across the oil-rich but politically divided country.
German sugar tax sparks new government row
A proposed sugar tax in Germany on Thursday provoked the latest row in the unsteady governing coalition of the conservative CDU/CSU and the centre-left SPD.
Four-member crew blasts off for International Space Station
Four new crew members for the International Space Station blasted off Thursday for the orbital laboratory where they will stay for approximately six months.
Musk returns to US government for Pentagon war study
Tech billionaire Elon Musk will make a return to officially advising US President Donald Trump's government by co-leading what the Pentagon called a study on the future of war.
i-payout Expands True Local Payment Capabilities to Help Enterprises Pay Recipients Globally
Local payment infrastructure is designed to help marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises deliver funds through domestic payment rails in local currency
Stocks slide as bond yields spike
US and European stocks slid Thursday as yields on government debt spiked higher and as crude prices rose despite a recent improvement to oil supplies.
Botched US execution prompts global calls to scrap death penalty
An unprecedented botched execution that left a female murderer alive after two lethal injections triggered international calls Thursday for the US state of Tennessee to abandon capital punishment.
Thousands rally as EU chief urges respect for Kosovo war crimes court
Thousands rallied in Kosovo on Thursday against the war crimes convictions of former president Hashim Thaci, as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urged respect for the court during a visit to Pristina.
Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists
Algerian lawmakers adopted on Thursday a law imposing the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires ripped through swathes of the country in recent weeks.
Man City sponsor Etihad says considering legal action against Premier League
UAE airline Etihad, Manchester City's main sponsor, has said it is considering legal action against the Premier League after the bombshell ruling against the English football giant over Premier League financial rule breaches.
France unveils cost-cutting 2027 budget as borrowing costs rise
The French government defended on Thursday its plans to cut spending and raise taxes as it tries to thread the needle between jittery debt markets and public discontent over the rising cost of living.
Family of woman killed by US immigration agent sues Trump administration
The family of Renee Good, an unarmed US citizen shot dead by an immigration agent during a sweeping federal crackdown, sued President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday, alleging wrongful death and civil rights violations.
Brazil court orders removal of fake posts amid patron saint election row
Brazil's electoral court has ordered the takedown of social media posts accusing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of planning to strip the country's patron saint of her title if elected.
French school protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest
A protest by French secondary school students over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling facilities deepened Thursday, with fires set outside schools and blockades in several cities.
Italy's firefighting planes return home after scorching summer
After a gruelling summer skimming lakes and coastlines to dump thousands of tonnes of water on wildfires across a parched Europe, Italy's fleet of bright yellow and red Canadair planes has finally returned home to a base near Rome for maintenance.
UK tribunal overturns ban on Naomi Campbell leading charities
Former supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge on Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity trustee after a panel accepted she had been the victim of deception.
How airlines try to make sure pilots are safe to fly
The apparent attack by the co-pilot on a flight to Israel, in which he stabbed his captain and tried to crash the plane, is a reminder that the cockpit is an extremely sensitive place in terms of aviation safety.
Louvre launches appeal as part of new fundraising drive
The Louvre Museum in Paris launched what is expected to be one of many new public fundraising appeals on Thursday, asking for money to renovate a popular inner courtyard.
Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot indoctrinated as UAE probes 'terror' link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the co-pilot behind an apparent attack on a flight to Israel had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination" as the United Arab Emirates said it was probing a possible terror link.
Bolivia's attorney general arrested for alleged money laundering and drug trafficking
US-sanctioned Bolivian Attorney General Roger Mariaca has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and drug trafficking, with police finding bundles of cash smuggled out of his house, the government said Thursday.
Croatian ex-international Simic charged in graft case
Former Croatian international footballer Dario Simic was reportedly charged on Thursday in an alleged graft case linked to a coastal campsite development involving two other people.
Zverev beats Norrie to kick off Sinner-less China Open
World number two Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to kick-start his bid for the China Open on Thursday.
76% of Treasury Teams Hit by Fraud as Deepfake Attacks Rise, Treasury Dragons & nsKnox 2026 Index Finds
2026 Treasury Dragons Payment Fraud Index, produced with nsKnox, shows verification remains the weak link: only 18% of organizations continuously revalidate supplier bank details, and 41% still receive sensitive payment data by email
Wall Street stocks rise after bond yield spike eases
Wall Street stocks opened higher Thursday as the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note fell back after earlier hitting the highest level since the dot-com bust in 2002.
Malawi ex-army chief arrested following allegations over Sudan arms
Malawi's anti-corruption agency said it arrested the previous army chief on Thursday on allegations including dealing in property linked to "terrorism".
Finland investigates suspected break-ins at MPs homes
Finnish authorities said Thursday they were investigating a slew of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament, which the prime minister said could "very likely" be linked to a foreign power.
German fuel price cuts kick in to ease Mideast energy shock
German motorists began paying less to fill their cars Thursday as fuel subsidies aimed at softening the impact of the Middle East war energy shock came into force.
London's Bayeux Tapestry show to offer audio tour for blind people
The British Museum will provide an audio-described tour of the Bayeux Tapestry after a visually impaired man objected to lack of provision for the blind and partially-sighted.
'It's history': Zverev against shortening Grand Slam match format
Hardly any professional tennis players support shortening men's Grand Slam matches, world number two Alexander Zverev said on Thursday, coming out strongly in favour of the "history" behind the format.
Smouldering bins, halted trams as French pupils protest
A high school entrance hall caught fire in one French city and teenage protesters blocked trams in another on Thursday, as secondary pupils upped their strike over what they denounce as poor learning conditions.
From Question to Action: Leverate Launches ASK, Its Native AI Assistant for Traders
Whether checking a balance, reviewing a position or completing a task, traders expect quick answers without having to switch between screens or channels. Leverate has launched ASK, a native AI assistant built into its trading platform, answering from live account data and carrying out the next step in the same place.