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Evenepoel closes in on Vuelta victory with stage 18 win

Evenepoel closes in on Vuelta victory with stage 18 win

Belgian Remco Evenepoel closed in on victory in the Vuelta a Espana after increasing his overall race lead by winning Thursday's 18th stage.

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Euro slides as Fed chief steals ECB's rate hike thunder

Euro slides as Fed chief steals ECB's rate hike thunder

The euro slid on Thursday despite a record interest rate hike by the European Central Bank as US Fed chief Jerome Powell made hawkish comments.

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India unveils statue to Nazi-allied independence hero

India unveils statue to Nazi-allied independence hero

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of an independence hero venerated for taking up arms against the British, but controversial for his collaboration with Nazi Germany's war machine.

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NASA may attempt Moon launch on September 23: official

NASA may attempt Moon launch on September 23: official

NASA is looking at September 23 and September 27 as possible dates for its next attempt at launching its Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, senior official Jim Free told reporters Thursday.

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Ukraine claims battlefield breakthroughs as Blinken ramps up aid

Ukraine claims battlefield breakthroughs as Blinken ramps up aid

Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.

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Chelsea appoint Graham Potter as new manager

Chelsea appoint Graham Potter as new manager

Graham Potter was appointed as Chelsea's new manager on Thursday after leaving Brighton to replace the sacked Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge.

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Royal family gathers as Queen Elizabeth under 'medical supervision'

Royal family gathers as Queen Elizabeth under 'medical supervision'

Queen Elizabeth II's closest family rushed to Scotland on Thursday, after doctors placed the 96-year-old monarch under medical supervision, prompting concern from British political and religious leaders.

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Fed Must act 'strongly' to avoid repeat of 1980s inflation spike: Powell

Fed Must act 'strongly' to avoid repeat of 1980s inflation spike: Powell

The Federal Reserve must continue to act "strongly" to cool demand and contain price pressures to avoid a repeat of the inflation surge the US economy suffered in the 1970s and 1980s, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.

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Pakistan cricket chief slams 'hooliganism' after Asia Cup fan violence

Pakistan cricket chief slams 'hooliganism' after Asia Cup fan violence

Pakistan cricket chief Ramiz Raja has criticised unruly fan behaviour after his team's thrilling one-wicket win over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup in Sharjah.

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Hamilton to take grid penalty for new engine at Monza: Mercedes

Hamilton to take grid penalty for new engine at Monza: Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton will change engines for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend incurring a grid penalty, the Mercedes team said on Thursday.

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