Paris (AFP) – The United States and Russia have pledged their readiness to resume nuclear disarmament talks after years of confrontation, but analysts are sceptical that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin can or even want to reach a breakthrough new agreement.
'Not interested': Analysts sceptical about US, Russia nuclear talks
Trump to decide on oil tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump said he expected to decide Thursday whether to include crude oil imports in tariffs on Canada and Mexico that are due to take effect within days.
MAHA Moms: Why RFK Jr's health agenda resonates with Americans
Washington (AFP) – He has been pilloried for his vaccine skepticism, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to reduce America’s reliance on processed foods and pharmaceuticals has also struck a chord.
Neymar, eyeing 2026 World Cup, announces return to Brazil's Santos
Sao Paulo (AFP) – Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.
'The region will die': Ukraine's Donbas mines within Russia's grasp
Rodynske (Ukraine) (AFP) – Fighting desperately to cling on to coal mines that were once the lifeblood of its industrial east, Ukraine’s soldiers conceded they were struggling against intensifying Russian attacks.
'Campaign of terror': Georgia's escalating rights crackdown
Tbilisi (AFP) – Georgian rights activists have denounced what they say is a mounting campaign of repression being waged by the government, accused of democratic backsliding and of moving Tbilisi closer to Russia.
French luxury billionaire sparks tax debate with threat to leave
Paris (AFP) – Bernard Arnault, the billionaire boss of the world’s biggest luxury conglomerate LVMH, has picked a fight with the French government by suggesting that companies could flee France for the United States to escape a planned tax hike.
Apple profit climbs but sales miss expectations
San Francisco (AFP) – Apple on Thursday reported its revenue was a whopping $124.3 billion in the year-end holiday quarter, but sales growth fell shy of market expectations as the iPhone faces stiff competition, particularly in China.
Man Utd, Spurs advance to last 16 in Europa League
London (AFP) – Manchester United booked their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 win at Romanian side FCSB, while troubled Tottenham turned to their young guns to advance via a top-eight finish on Thursday.
Itoje says England 'ready' for Six Nations kings Ireland
London (AFP) – Maro Itoje says England are “ready to go” as they bid to upset the odds by launching their Six Nations campaign with a defeat of twice defending champions Ireland in Dublin.
