'People thought it was witchcraft': DR Congo's Ebola outbreak
The Ebola virus was circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo for several weeks before the outbreak was identified and declared, during which time affected communities believed it to be a "mystical illness".
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Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title
Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League this week.
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Top UN court says right to strike protected in key labour treaty
The top United Nations court ruled Thursday that the right to strike was protected in a key treaty of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), a decision that could have profound implications for global labour relations.
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Musk's SpaceX bonus comes with unique condition: colonize Mars
SpaceX's blockbuster IPO filing included some out of this world details, including a provision that founder Elon Musk's massive bonus only kicks in if one million humans settle on Mars.
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Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches
Pep Guardiola's expected departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, but a strong Spanish influence remains on the Premier League thanks to an array of talented coaches.
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Walmart reports solid results but sees some consumers struggling
Walmart reported increased profits Thursday as it capitalized on affordability concerns at a time of soaring gasoline prices, but shares fell sharply on disappointment over the retailer's sales forecast.
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Oil gains, stocks slip on uncertain Mideast peace prospects
Oil prices jumped while stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar firmed Thursday as hopes of a Middle East peace accord faded on conflicting headlines on the state of talks.
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Stellantis unveils 60 bn euro push to revive profitability
Jeep and Fiat owner Stellantis said Thursday that it would invest 60 billion euros in a five-year push to restore profitability, reducing its factory capacity in Europe while focusing on "affordability" in the shift to clean-energy vehicles.
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Italian divers in Maldives may have got lost in cave: recovery firm
Italian divers who died in the Maldives may have taken the wrong tunnel in a cave and died in a dead-end corridor, the head of the company that recovered their bodies told AFP Thursday.
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Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam revenues?
Many of the world's tennis stars will protest against perceived low prize money when they gather at Roland Garros for media duties ahead of the French Open which begins on Sunday.
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