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US Adds 165,000 Jobs as Unemployment Falls to 4.1%
The US economy created 165,000 jobs in October, far above the 65,000 expected by economists, while unemployment edged down to 4.1%. Professional and business services led hiring, followed by healthcare, transport, warehousing and manufacturing.
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Bank of England Raises Interest Rate to 4% as Energy Risks Intensify
The Bank of England increased Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4% in an 8-1 vote. UK inflation reached 3.5% in September and is projected to climb toward 5% by mid-2027 as higher global energy costs reach household and company bills.
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Heavy air strikes in Sudan as army agrees to extend truce
Sudanese fighter jets pounded paramilitaries in Khartoum Thursday while deadly fighting and looting flared in Darfur, as the army said it would extend an existing ceasefire even as battles raged.
Ton-up Zaman helps Pakistan defeat New Zealand in first ODI
Opener Fakhar Zaman hit a splendid century to anchor Pakistan's five-wicket win against New Zealand in the first one-day international in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
Barca reach third consecutive Champions League final with Chelsea draw
Barcelona booked their place in a third consecutive women's Champions League final with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Thursday at Camp Nou, progressing 2-1 on aggregate.
Rajasthan go top in IPL as Jaiswal pummels Chennai
Yashasvi Jaiswal blasted Rajasthan Royals back to winning ways over Chennai Super Kings on Thursday to leapfrog MS Dhoni's men at the top of the table in the Indian Premier League.
Sakkari, Gauff hail Antetokounmpo's no failure 'wake-up call'
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo's impassioned "there's no failure in sports" plea after his team crashed out of the NBA play-offs won praise from Greek tennis-playing compatriot Maria Sakkari on Thursday who described it as a "wake-up call".
'Psychotic' Butler driving Heat in NBA playoffs
Three years after leading the Miami Heat to the brink of an NBA championship, Jimmy Butler is once more inspiring his team on an epic playoff journey.
US to review migrants abroad, toughen penalties in revamp
The United States on Thursday revamped its policy on migrants by setting up processing centers overseas and toughening penalties for unlawful entry, anticipating a surge of arrivals as Covid-era rules expire next month.
US sanctions Russia, Iran for 'hostage-taking'
The United States added new sanctions on Russia's FSB intelligence agency and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Thursday for taking "hostage" Americans like a Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia last month.
UN, NGOs, warn of rising hunger deaths in Africa
Deaths from hunger are on the rise in Africa because of droughts worsened by climate change and conflict, UN officials and non-governmental organisations said Thursday.
Heavy air strikes in Sudan as US seeks to extend truce
The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in Khartoum with air strikes Thursday while deadly fighting flared in Darfur, as Washington sought to extend an "imperfect" US-brokered ceasefire for three more days.
Caterpillar shares fall despite strong results
Caterpillar reported higher profits Thursday and offered an upbeat outlook on industrial conditions, but shares fell amid worries over weakening global growth.
WNBA star Griner urges US detainees in Russia to 'stay strong'
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner urged US detainees in Russia to "stay strong, keep fighting, don't give up" on Thursday in her first press conference since being released as part of a prisoner swap last year.
Rare MLB-NBA standout Groat dead at 92
Dick Groat, a two-time World Series champion and one of only 13 men to play in Major League Baseball and the NBA, died Thursday in Pittsburgh. Groat was 92.
Marquez wary of 'career-ending' danger of quick return
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez admitted Thursday that he could have put his "career in danger" had he returned from his latest surgery at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.
Title hopefuls Dortmund hoping to end poor away form at Bochum
Borussia Dortmund travel 20 kilometres to local rivals Bochum on Friday, knowing a win will take them one step closer to a first Bundesliga title in over a decade.
'Happy days' back for Alonso at Aston Martin
Spanish Formula One veteran Fernando Alonso arrives in town for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix with the glow of a man very much in love.
Renewed air strikes in Sudan as US seeks to extend truce
The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in Khartoum with air strikes Thursday while deadly fighting flared in Darfur, as Washington sought to extend an "imperfect" US-brokered ceasefire for three more days.
Ukraine PM invites pope to visit, urges help with deported children
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Thursday invited Pope Francis to visit his country, during a meeting at the Vatican, where he also asked for help to return children forcibly taken to Russia.
South Korea's Yoon hails US ties at joint meeting of Congress
President Yoon Suk Yeol celebrated Seoul's "stronger than ever" alliance with Washington in a joint meeting of Congress Thursday as the partners unite to deter North Korea's nuclear threat.
Knicks lose Sims for NBA playoff run after shoulder surgery
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims underwent successful right shoulder surgery, the team announced on Thursday, but will miss the remainder of the team's NBA playoff run.
Another Kenyan pastor accused in mass deaths of followers
Kenya said on Thursday that one of the country's highest-profile pastors would face charges over the "mass killing" of his followers, just days after the discovery of dozens of bodies in mass graves linked to another church.
'Football Leaks' hacker faces court verdict
Hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind "Football Leaks" and "Luanda Leaks", faces sentencing in Lisbon on Friday at the end of a trial that started in September 2020.
'I just want to be judged': Halep still waits on doping hearing
Simona Halep has insisted she did not "knowingly" take performance-enhancing drugs, as she waits for a doping hearing seven months since being provisionally suspended.
Legendary US talk show host Jerry Springer dies aged 79
Longtime US talk show host Jerry Springer, whose program became a symbol of low brow television with its on-air fights, swearing and infidelity revelations, died Thursday at the age of 79.
Ex-insurance salesman elected unlikely mayor of Berlin
Berlin appointed its first conservative mayor in more than two decades on Thursday after the Christian Democrats (CDU) unseated the ruling left-wing coalition.
Iran seizes oil tanker off Oman, says two missing in collision
Iran seized a US-bound oil tanker off Oman on Thursday, saying it had crashed into an Iranian vessel leaving two crew missing -- the latest disruptive incident in the crucial but troubled waterway.
Beijing-led talks on Ukraine a 'trap' for the West: analysts
China and Ukraine's leaders speaking this week raises the unflattering prospect of Kyiv and the West having to reject a Chinese proposal to end the Ukraine war, analysts say.
Finland's PM-designate to seek alliance with far-right
Conservative politician Petteri Orpo, who won Finland's April general election, said Thursday he plans to form a coalition government that includes the far-right runner-up Finns Party.
Spain hit by summer-strength heat in April
An unusually early heatwave in drought-hit Spain is set to peak on Thursday and Friday with temperatures expected to break April records in the south of the country.
Renewed air strikes hit Sudan capital as truce enters final hours
The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes Thursday while deadly fighting flared in Darfur, as a fragile US-brokered ceasefire entered its final hours.
Legendary US talk show host Jerry Springer dies aged 79: US media
Longtime US talk show host Jerry Springer, whose program became a symbol of low brow television with its on-air fights, swearing and infidelity revelations, has died at the age of 79, US media reported Thursday.
Ailing Erdogan re-emerges by video link with Putin
Turkey's ailing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday re-emerged from a two-day absence and spoke by video link with Vladimir Putin at a virtual ceremony unveiling a Russian-built nuclear power plant.