Vondrousova into Wimbledon final, ending Svitolina's Ukraine dream
Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic became the first unseeded player in 60 years to reach the Wimbledon women's final on Thursday, crushing the title dreams of Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.
Read moreBlinken warns Beijing on hacking as US, China keep dialogue going
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Beijing's top diplomat on Thursday of consequences over hacking after a breach blamed on China again threatened to undermine a nascent stability in ties between the two powers.
Read moreSudan war summit urges calm, UN reports mass grave in Darfur
A summit of African leaders from war-torn Sudan's neighbours Thursday urged an end to the fighting, as UN experts reported a mass grave had been discovered in the country's Darfur region.
Read moreSpacey denies 'aggressive' behaviour in UK sex assault trial
Kevin Spacey said Thursday he was a "big flirt" but denied any "aggressive" behaviour as the Hollywood actor entered the witness box of his sexual assault trial in south London.
Read moreEU, Japan talk cooperation on raw materials
The EU and Japan are working on a cooperation agreement for raw materials to whittle down China's dominance in the sector, leaders said in Brussels on Thursday.
Read moreVondrousova downs Svitolina to reach Wimbledon final
Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic became the first unseeded player in 60 years to reach the Wimbledon women's final on Thursday, crushing the title dreams of Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.
Read moreUN court rejects Nicaragua claims in Colombia sea row
The UN's top court dismissed Nicaragua's claims against Colombia Thursday in a decades-long Latin American legal battle over an oil and fish-rich swathe of the Caribbean Sea.
Read moreGermany bolsters approach to more 'assertive' China
Germany on Thursday adopted a tougher strategy toward a more "assertive" China, its top trade partner, in a move Beijing warned could "damage cooperation and mutual trust".
Read moreExxonMobil to buy Denbury for $4.9 bn to expand low-carbon business
ExxonMobil will acquire Denbury Inc., a specialist in enhanced oil recovery and carbon sequestration, for $4.9 billion as it builds out its low-carbon business, the oil giant announced Thursday.
Read moreUK public sector pay to increase but PM rules out more talks
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday urged unions to call off strike action, warning the government will no longer negotiate on higher salaries.
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