S&P 500 records best first quarter since 2019 going into Easter break
The S&P 500 and the Dow closed at fresh records in New York on Thursday, with the former closing out its best start to the year since the Covid-19 pandemic ahead of the Easter break.
Read moreEngland men's skipper George helps coach women's team
England men's captain Jamie George has been helping prepare the national women's side for their Six Nations clash at home to Wales on Saturday after volunteering his services to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell.
Read moreVenezuela's huge diaspora struggles to register to vote
Millions of Venezuelans who fled economic misery in their country could find themselves unable to vote in key July presidential elections, as complaints mount over hurdles at consulates abroad for those seeking to register.
Read moreLula, Macron condemn blocking of Venezuela opposition candidate
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit out at Venezuela over the exclusion of a key opposition candidate from July elections.
Read moreI yam what I yam: US govt roasted over potato classification
When is a vegetable not a vegetable? When it's a potato, according to a new US government proposal to reclassify the starchy staple that has infuriated lawmakers in rural districts.
Read moreTop world court orders Israel to ensure urgent aid reaches Gazans
The world's top court ordered Israel Thursday to "ensure urgent humanitarian assistance" reaches Gazans, as warnings multiplied of imminent famine after nearly six months of relentless conflict.
Read moreEngland men's skipper George helps coach women's
England men's captain Jamie George has been helping prepare the national women's side for their Six Nations clash at home to Wales on Saturday after volunteering his services to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell.
Read moreBaltimore bridge, port recovery will be 'very long road'
A ship carrying a giant crane was en route Thursday to the scene of the catastrophic bridge collapse over Baltimore harbor, as authorities warned of extensive work before the major US port can reopen.
Read moreDyche hopes latest Premier League charge against Everton 'comes to nothing'
Everton manager Sean Dyche is hoping the latest profit and sustainability charge levelled against the Premier League club "comes to nothing".
Read moreBarcelona down Brann to set up Chelsea Champions League rematch
Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win over Brann on Thursday to set up a repeat of last season's Women's Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, progressing 5-2 on aggregate.
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