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Neither human-induced climate change nor the El Nino weather phenomenon were determining factors in the devastating forest fires that killed more than 130 people in Chile this month, according to the results of an international study revealed Thursday.

Senegal's outgoing President Macky Sall on Thursday said his mandate would end as planned on April 2, but left open the date of the presidential election which he postponed earlier this month.

Lawyers blamed Alec Baldwin for the fatal shooting on the set of Western film "Rust" in opening statements Thursday, as they defended the film's armorer from prosecutors' allegations she was "sloppy and unprofessional."

AC Milan overcame a spirited Rennes 5-3 on aggregate despite a 3-2 loss in Thursday's second leg to reach the Europa League last 16, where they will be joined by fellow former European champions Benfica.

Iga Swiatek is one step closer to claiming a rare Doha-Dubai double thanks to a convincing 6-3, 6-2 quarter-final victory over Chinese sixth seed Zheng Qinwen on Thursday in the UAE.

The United States, Britain and Germany expressed support Thursday for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next NATO secretary general, at a crucial time for the alliance in the face of Russia's war against Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday slammed the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos are children, a decision that has led IVF clinics in the state to halt operations because of their increased exposure to wrongful death lawsuits.

Rescuers dug with their hands in a desperate bid to save Elizaveta Kravchenko's family the night a Russian missile reduced their home to rubble.

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro opted for silence Thursday during police questioning into claims he plotted a coup with allies to remain in power after his failed 2022 reelection bid.

Struggling Bayern Munich's shock decision to part ways with coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season will be put to the test in Saturday's clash with RB Leipzig.

Lyon have pulled clear of the Ligue 1 relegation places after three straight wins, but coach Pierre Sage knows the seven-time French champions are not out of trouble just yet.

Ahead of the release of her album that's set to take the country music scene by storm, Beyonce this week became the first Black woman to top the US charts in that genre.

Swiss giant Lindt said Thursday a deal may soon be reached with group of Italian artisan chocolatiers that will allow for the creation of a protected status for Turin's famed gianduiotto.

Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie had his hopes of qualifying for next week's PGA Tour event in Palm Beach Gardens dashed after he shot a 16-over-par 86 in a pre-qualifying event on Thursday.

President Javier Milei's government said Thursday it would shut down Argentina's national anti-discrimination agency as part of its drive to slim down the state, saying the institute served "no purpose."

The United States unsealed charges on Thursday against Russian oligarchs to mark the upcoming second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Britain and Germany on Thursday threw their weight behind Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO's next secretary general, at a crucial time for the alliance as Russia's war against Ukraine rages on.

The head of Apple TV's collaboration with Major League Soccer has urged clubs in the league to follow the example of Inter Miami's deal with Lionel Messi and sign more top stars.

US President Joe Biden called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB" at a reelection fundraising event, earning a sarcastic response Thursday from the Kremlin leader.

Gregor Townsend says Scotland will be focusing solely on winning their "biggest game of the season" against England and maintaining their recent dominance over their bitter rivals in Saturday's Six Nations showdown.

World Cup winner Toni Kroos on Thursday announced he was coming out of international retirement ahead of Euro 2024, but insisted he was "not the saviour" of a struggling Germany team.

A white supremacist committed terrorism when he ran down a Muslim family out for an evening stroll, a Canadian judge said Thursday as she sentenced him to life in prison for the murders.

The governor of Nigeria's Lagos state on Thursday unveiled a series of measures aimed at easing the soaring cost of living after protests broke out.

Argentine trains ground to a halt and hospitals were left running on fumes this week as austerity measures sparked mass walkouts -- even as the country boasted its first budget surplus in 12 years.

The mother of Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's main opponent who died in an Arctic prison last week, said Thursday officials are pressuring her into a "secret" burial for her son.

The mother of Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's main opponent who died in an Arctic prison last week, said Thursday officials are pressuring her into a "secret" burial for her son.

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik stunned top seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets at the Qatar Open on Thursday to reach his maiden ATP semi-final and guarantee a spot in the world's top 100 for the first time.

A senior Federal Reserve official confirmed Thursday that the US central bank still intends to start cutting interest rates "at some point this year," but warned against the potentially inflationary effect of over-consumption.

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has revealed his father's experiences as a political refugee give him the drive and determination to lead the club's fight for Premier League survival.

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz set the fastest time in Formula One testing on Thursday, delivering a timely reminder of his talents ahead of his final season with the Italian giants.

The Israel-Hamas war has had a "catastrophic" impact on Gaza's infrastructure and caused its economy to contract by more than 80 percent in the fourth quarter of the year, the World Bank said.

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he is "not 100 percent convinced" Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset required ahead of a daunting Six Nations clash with Ireland.