EU Leaders Back Defence Spending Boost and Ukraine Aid at Brussels Summit
The 27-member bloc agreed to expand joint defence financing and pledged sustained support for Kyiv as Russian forces advance in the east.
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders concluded a two-day summit on Thursday, agreeing to expand joint defence financing and reaffirming long-term support for Ukraine, the European Council president announced. The summit at the Europa building brought together the heads of state and government of all 27 member states....
Burnham Named Labour Leader, Set to Become Prime Minister
Andy Burnham completes transition after Starmer's June resignation, naming first cabinet appointments as Labour seeks stability.
Andy Burnham was confirmed as Labour Party leader on Thursday and prepared to take office as Prime Minister following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation in June....
Nike Q4 FY2026 Earnings Test Hill's Turnaround as China Weakens
The sportswear giant is expected to report another quarter of declining revenue as CEO Elliott Hill's reset strategy faces investor scrutiny.
Nike will report fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Thursday showing continued revenue declines as the company works through inventory cleanup and softer...
Nvidia Shareholders Back Board as AI Chip Demand Surges
Investors approved the company's directors and executive pay package, with CEO Jensen Huang reaffirming strong demand for Blackwell and next-generation data centre processors.
SANTA CLARA, California — Nvidia shareholders on Thursday approved the company's board nominees and executive compensation plan at its annual meeting. Chief...
FDA Clears Path for Galectin's Late-Stage Belapectin Liver Disease Trial
Galectin Therapeutics to submit Phase 3 protocol for experimental cirrhosis drug after FDA regulatory clearance, sending shares up 22%.
Galectin Therapeutics formalized its late-stage clinical programme for belapectin on Thursday, one day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared a...
Knicks Pick No. 24 as NBA Draft Opens at Barclays Center
The 2026 NBA Draft begins Thursday with all 30 teams making first-round selections, with New York holding a late pick.
NEW YORK — The 2026 NBA Draft opened at Barclays Center on Thursday, with Commissioner Adam Silver presiding as all 30 teams made first-round selections. The...
BTS Confirms Full Reunion as Final Members Complete Military Service
With all seven members now discharged, HYBE outlines plans for the K-pop group's first album and world tour since 2022.
BTS moved closer to a full reunion on Thursday as the South Korean group and its label HYBE confirmed plans for group activities following the completion of...
Mammootty, Alka Yagnik Receive Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan
India's annual civilian honours ceremony recognises film, music and arts figures, as fans express support for playback singer Yagnik's health.
NEW DELHI — India concluded its 2026 Padma Awards investiture at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, with actor Mammootty, playback singer Alka Yagnik and actor...
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