Japan elected to UN Security council for two years
Japan was among five countries elected Thursday to hold a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2023 and 2024.
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James Webb telescope hit by micrometeoroid: NASA
A mirror on the James Webb Space Telescope was struck by a micrometeoroid last month but is expected to continue to function normally, NASA said Thursday.
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Activists urge Meta to overhaul policies for Iran content
Three rights groups on Thursday urged Facebook and Instagram owner Meta to overhaul its policies for Persian-language content on Iran, complaining restrictions had impeded the ability of Iranians to share information during ongoing protests.
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McIlroy, Thomas back PGA Tour ban of LIV Golf rebels
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy and two-time major champion Justin Thomas supported bans imposed Thursday by US PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan on players leaving for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
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Van der Dussen, Miller shatter India's hopes of new T20 record
Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller smashed unbeaten half-centuries as South Africa chased down 212 in a seven-wicket win over India in the first Twenty20 international on Thursday.
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Xbox expands cloud gaming service to Samsung smart TVs
Microsoft on Thursday announced that the ability to play Xbox games will be built into Samsung smart televisions in its latest cloud gaming move.
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Taylor steps down from England scout role
James Taylor has left his role as head scout at the England and Wales Cricket Board, it was announced Thursday.
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UK court hears latest Prince Harry libel suit against newspaper
A libel lawsuit brought by Prince Harry against one of Britain's biggest newspaper groups had its first court date Thursday in the latest legal action taken by the US-based royal.
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US networks clear prime-time slots for Capitol attack hearing
Prime time is sacred territory for US television networks, where they draw their biggest audiences and advertising dollars.
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Iran removal of monitoring cameras may scupper nuclear talks: IAEA
The UN atomic energy watchdog said Thursday that Iran was removing 27 surveillance cameras at its nuclear facilities, warning this could be a "fatal blow" to negotiations to revive a 2015 nuclear deal.
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