Charles backs probe into UK monarchy's slavery links
Britain's King Charles III is supporting research into the historical links between the monarchy and the transatlantic slave trade, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
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Masters gets under way at overcast Augusta
The 87th Masters got under way on Thursday with the world's top golfers, from both sides of the sport's PGA Tour-LIV Golf divide, set to do battle at Augusta National.
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Tucker's debut hundred leads Ireland fightback in Dhaka
Debutant Lorcan Tucker became only the second Irishman to hit a Test century, ably assisted by Andy McBrine's unbeaten 71, to lead a tenacious fightback against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday.
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Fresh pension protests hit France before key court ruling
French demonstrators took to the streets Thursday for another day of protests and strikes to denounce President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, after the latest talks between the government and unions ended in deadlock.
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Fears for Italy's Berlusconi amid reports of leukaemia
Italian former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, dubbed "the immortal" for his longevity in politics, was "stable" Thursday after a night in intensive care but has reportedly been diagnosed with leukaemia.
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Dutch to probe Feyenoord-Ajax violence
The Dutch government pledged a top-level investigation on Thursday after Ajax's Dutch Cup semi-final at Feyenoord was halted when a player was injured by an object thrown from the stands.
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European tour wins legal battle to punish LIV Golf rebels
The Europe-based DP World Tour has won its legal battle against a group of rebel golfers who committed "serious breaches" of its code of behaviour by playing in LIV Golf events without permission.
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Markets pressured as recession talk builds
Europe's main stock markets rose Thursday before a long Easter holiday weekend and after a hesitant Asian session, as traders eyed US recession fears on the eve of key jobs data, dealers said.
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Iran, Saudi Arabia vow to bring Mideast 'security, stability'
Top diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday, resuming diplomatic relations and pledging to work together to bring "security and stability" to their turbulent region.
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French army fears overstretch at 2024 Paris Olympics
Like past Olympic host nations France plans to deploy soldiers for securing the 2024 summer games in Paris, but army and government sources have told AFP that they fear the forces being overloaded.
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