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Dutch kick off EU vote with all eyes on far right

Dutch kick off EU vote with all eyes on far right

The Netherlands on Thursday kicked off the marathon four-day European elections with the Dutch far right urging voters to make a crackdown on immigration the headline issue.

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Boeing Starliner spacecraft springs more leaks on way to ISS

Boeing Starliner spacecraft springs more leaks on way to ISS

Boeing's Starliner crew capsule, which is making its way to the International Space Station on its first mission carrying astronauts, has developed two helium leaks since entering orbit but remains stable and on course for docking, NASA said.

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Leaders mark D-Day under Ukraine shadow

Leaders mark D-Day under Ukraine shadow

Western leaders on Thursday saluted the sacrifice of soldiers who gave their lives to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation in the World War II D-Day landings, mindful of the war in Europe raging 80 years on following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Djokovic says knee operation 'went well', no return date set

Djokovic says knee operation 'went well', no return date set

Novak Djokovic confirmed on Thursday he had undergone an operation on his right knee that he injured at the French Open and that it "went well", but gave no timeframe for his return.

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Arsenal fan banned for head-butting Roy Keane

Arsenal fan banned for head-butting Roy Keane

An Arsenal fan was given a three-year football banning order on Thursday after headbutting former Manchester United star Roy Keane in a "gratuitous and senseless act of violence".

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Maddison, Jones cut from England squad for Euro 2024

Maddison, Jones cut from England squad for Euro 2024

Tottenham playmaker James Maddison and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones will not be included in England's 26-man squad for Euro 2024.

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Europe stocks advance before expected ECB rate cut

Europe stocks advance before expected ECB rate cut

Europe's main stock markets climbed higher Thursday, with sentiment buoyed by rising expectations of an imminent interest-rate reduction from the European Central Bank.

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Argentina's Martinez ready 'to fight' Villa to play in Olympics

Argentina's Martinez ready 'to fight' Villa to play in Olympics

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he is ready to "fight" with his club Aston Villa over being able to feature at this year's Olympic Games.

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'Unfailing gratitude': Western leaders remember D-Day under Ukraine shadow

'Unfailing gratitude': Western leaders remember D-Day under Ukraine shadow

Western leaders Thursday on the beaches of northern France marked 80 years since the D-Day landings to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation, mindful of the over two-year war raging again in Europe after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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China sees commercial sector as next frontier in US space race

China sees commercial sector as next frontier in US space race

A world-first launch from the far side of the Moon this week showcased China's progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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