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US Congress approves bill to avert major freight rail strike

US Congress approves bill to avert major freight rail strike

The US Congress passed legislation Thursday to avert a freight rail strike that could have been devastating for the economy, intervening to break an impasse between workers and management as the holiday season approaches.

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Le bromance breaks out at Biden-Macron state visit

Le bromance breaks out at Biden-Macron state visit

Between the hugs, hand clasps, compliments and musings over love, it's safe to say that Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron cemented le bromance Thursday.

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Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 defeat of Costa Rica

Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 defeat of Costa Rica

Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 win against Costa Rica on Thursday.

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Japan stun Spain but both reach World Cup last 16

Japan stun Spain but both reach World Cup last 16

Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night which saw four-time champions Germany eliminated.

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US, France vow to settle spat over green industry subsidies

US, France vow to settle spat over green industry subsidies

President Joe Biden said Thursday US support for green industry was not intended to be at Europe's expense as he and French leader Emmanuel Macron pledged to surmount a serious transatlantic trade dispute.

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All churned up: Austrian oat milk ad draws farmers' ire

All churned up: Austrian oat milk ad draws farmers' ire

Austrian farmers were left fuming after an advert for winter tourism featured oat -- instead of cow's -- milk, in what industry representatives sourly slammed as an "affront to Tyrolean farmers".

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Browns' Watson 'focusing on football' in return from NFL ban

Browns' Watson 'focusing on football' in return from NFL ban

Deshaun Watson says he's "locked in on being the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns" as he prepares to helm the team in Houston on Sunday in his return from an 11-game NFL ban.

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'I like Hitler': Kanye doubles down in wild Infowars stream

'I like Hitler': Kanye doubles down in wild Infowars stream

Kanye West sparked outrage on Thursday by declaring his "love" of Nazis and admiration for Adolf Hitler himself during a rambling, hours-long livestream with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

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'Rogue wave' kills person on Antarctic cruise

'Rogue wave' kills person on Antarctic cruise

One person died and four were injured when a massive wave smashed into an Antarctic cruise ship during a storm as it sailed off the southernmost tip of South America, the company said Thursday.

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Biden ready to speak to Putin 'if he is looking for way to end the war'

Biden ready to speak to Putin 'if he is looking for way to end the war'

US President Joe Biden said Thursday he would be willing to speak to Vladimir Putin for the first time since the Ukraine invasion if the Russian leader truly wants to end the war.

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