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Tate Modern gifted 'extraordinary' work by US artist Joan Mitchell
London's Tate Modern unveiled a huge, spectacular abstract painting by acclaimed US artist Joan Mitchell on Thursday, part of one of the "most significant gifts" to the gallery in recent decades.

Mexico president welcomes being left off Trump's new tariffs list
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, the United States' top trading partner, on Thursday welcomed her country's exclusion from the list of nations targeted in Donald Trump's latest round of import tariffs.

Tonali eager to lead Newcastle back into Champions League
Sandro Tonali is aiming to get back into the Champions League after reviving Newcastle's bid for a place among European club football's elite.

Lesotho hardest hit as new US tariffs rattle Africa
The small African kingdom of Lesotho feared the worst for its textile industry Thursday after US President Donald Trump imposed 50-percent tariffs on its imports, the highest for a single nation.

Stellantis pausing some Canada, Mexico production over Trump auto tariffs
Auto giant Stellantis said Thursday it was pausing production at some plants in Canada and Mexico, the first disruptions to hit the sector since US President Donald Trump's tariffs on foreign-made vehicles came into force.

Rising odds asteroid that briefly threatened Earth will hit Moon
An huge asteroid that was briefly feared to strike Earth now has a nearly four percent chance of smashing into the Moon, according to new data from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Italy reels from Brignone broken leg with Winter Olympics looming
A week after taking the alpine skiing crystal globe Italian Federica Brignone suffered a broken leg on Thursday hampering her preparations for her home Winter Olympics next year.

Is the Switch 2 worth the price? Reviews are mixed
Gaming specialists who have handled Nintendo's new Switch 2 say the console is a clear upgrade on its predecessor, but it lacks must-have new features and the progress comes at a steep price.

Ancelotti’s tax trial wraps up in Spain with prosecutors seeking jail
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's tax fraud trial wrapped up Thursday in Spain, with public prosecutors seeking he be jailed for four years and nine months for allegedly hiding income from the tax office.

Civilians act to bring aid to Myanmar earthquake victims
A 21-year-old shopkeeper with little money of her own, Ei Hay Mar Hlaing has delivered more help to victims at the epicentre of Myanmar's devastating earthquake than most national or international aid organisations.

US trade gap narrows in February ahead of bulk of Trump tariffs
The US trade deficit narrowed in February, according to government data released Thursday that was collected before President Donald Trump launched his most recent salvo of punishing worldwide tariffs.

Stocks, dollar and oil sink as gold hits high on Trump tariffs
Stock markets and the dollar tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest tariffs salvo against countries worldwide, fanning a trade war that many fear will spark recession and ramp up inflation.

Countries eye trade talks as Trump tariff blitz roils markets
Major US trade partners pilloried US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught on Thursday, but left the door open to negotiations as markets tanked over fears his trade war would damage the world economy.

Arsenal defender Gabriel out for rest of the season
Arsenal have suffered a major setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel was ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Trump says US to emerge 'stronger' as markets tumble over tariffs
President Donald Trump acknowledged the shock brought by his tariffs onslaught Thursday, but said the US economy would emerge "far stronger," even as world markets tumbled.

Wiegman says Belgium games can aid England's women's Euros title defence
England manager Sarina Wiegman will have one eye on her side's European Women's Championship title defence when they face Belgium in a Nations League double-header.

Prosecutors demand jail term for Ancelotti for tax fraud
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's tax fraud trial wrapped up Thursday in Spain, with public prosecutors seeking demanding he be jailed for four years and nine months for allegedly hiding income from the tax office.

Syria accuses Israel of deadly destabilisation campaign
Syria accused Israel on Thursday of mounting a deadly destabilisation campaign after a wave of strikes on military targets, including an airport, and a ground incursion killed 13 people.

Skiing World Cup champion Brignone suffers broken leg
Alpine skiing World Cup champion Federica Brignone suffered a broken leg at the Italian championships on Thursday when falling during the giant slalom.

Iconic Paris hotel Lutetia taken over by Mandarin Oriental
The historic Lutetia hotel in Paris, occupied by the Nazis during World War II and after liberation serving as a welcome centre for concentration camp survivors, was on Thursday taken over by luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental.

Nepal capital chokes as wildfires rage
Nepal's capital was blanketed in acrid smog Thursday as wildfires across the country pushed air pollution levels to among the worst in the world.

AI could impact 40 percent of jobs worldwide: UN
The global artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $4.8 trillion -- roughly the size of Germany's economy -- by 2033, the UN said Thursday, warning nearly half of jobs worldwide could be affected.

'Shocking': US tariffs worse than feared for Vietnamese exporters
At a garment factory in Ho Chi Minh City that exports T-shirts and underwear to the United States, staff were alarmed by "shocking" trade tariffs imposed on Vietnam that could severely impact their business.

Liverpool's Slot happy to let Premier League title bid take its course
Arne Slot says Liverpool are unconcerned by how soon they can win the Premier League title after going 12 points clear again with victory in Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035
The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

Tesla sales fall again in Germany amid Musk backlash
Tesla sales plunged again in Germany last month even as the broader electric car market rebounded, data showed Thursday, the latest sign of a growing backlash against billionaire owner Elon Musk.

Italy's skiing champion Brignone air-lifted to hospital after crash
Italy's Federica Brignone, winner of the alpine skiing World Cup, was air-lifted to hospital Thursday after falling during the giant slalom of the Italian Championships in Val di Fassa.

US trade partners eye talks after Trump tariff blitz
Major US trade partners pilloried US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught on Thursday, but left the door open to negotiations as markets tumbled over fears his trade war would damage the world economy.

Evenepoel adds Tour de Romandie to comeback programme
Belgian cycling star Remco Evenepoel has added the Tour de Romandie to his racing calendar, the race organisers announced Thursday.

Defending champion I Am Maximus heads final field for Grand National
I Am Maximus, bidding for a second successive victory in the world's greatest steeplechase, tops the field of 34 runners for Saturday's Grand National at Aintree.

Rubio says US committed to NATO - but tells allies to spend more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told nervous NATO members on Thursday that Washington remained committed to the alliance, but said they must agree to massively ramp up their spending targets for defence.

Dollar, stocks sink as gold hits high on Trump tariffs
The dollar and equity markets tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest tariffs salvo against countries worldwide, fanning a trade war that many fear will spark recession and ramp up inflation.