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Bearman back at 'special' debut-track Jeddah

Bearman back at 'special' debut-track Jeddah

Oliver Bearman reflected Thursday on his "special" relationship with Jeddah's Corniche circuit, venue for this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Swiss watch exports to US soared ahead of Trump tariffs

Swiss watch exports to US soared ahead of Trump tariffs

Swiss watch exports to the key US market soared nearly 14 percent in March, likely the result of retailers stocking up before US President Donald Trump announced his tariffs on countries worldwide.

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Alcaraz finds best to reach Barcelona Open quarters

Alcaraz finds best to reach Barcelona Open quarters

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second set wobble to defeat Laslo Djere 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday and reach the Barcelona Open quarter-finals.

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Where are all the aliens?: Fermi's Paradox explained

Where are all the aliens?: Fermi's Paradox explained

Astronomers raised hopes that humanity might not be alone in the universe by announcing on Thursday they have detected the most promising hints yet of life on a distant planet.

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France full-back Dulin to retire at end of season

France full-back Dulin to retire at end of season

France international full-back Brice Dulin, who won two Champions Cup titles with La Rochelle, announced on Thursday that he would be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the season in June.

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World economy likely to avoid recession despite tariffs: IMF chief

World economy likely to avoid recession despite tariffs: IMF chief

The global economy is likely to avoid a recession despite the hit to growth from US President Donald Trump's tariff rollout, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.

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57 killed in Sudan's Darfur as trapped civilians fear bloodbath

57 killed in Sudan's Darfur as trapped civilians fear bloodbath

Clashes between Sudanese paramilitaries and the army have killed at least 57 civilians in the besieged Darfur city of El-Fasher, medical and activist sources said Thursday, with civilians fearing a looming bloodbath as fighters close in.

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Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soars

Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soars

Vietnam has dramatically increased its wind and solar targets as it looks to up its energy production by 2030 to meet soaring demand, according to a revised version of its national power plan.

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Pope says doing 'best he can' on jail visit before Easter

Pope says doing 'best he can' on jail visit before Easter

A still-convalescing Pope Francis said Thursday he was doing "as best I can" as he visited inmates at Rome's central jail before Easter.

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China's Xi meets Cambodian leader as part of regional diplomatic blitz

China's Xi meets Cambodian leader as part of regional diplomatic blitz

Chinese President Xi Jinping met the Cambodian premier in Phnom Penh on Thursday on the final leg of a Southeast Asia tour in which he sought to strengthen regional trade ties.

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