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Release Breivik? Norway court hears closing arguments

Release Breivik? Norway court hears closing arguments

Prosecution and defence lawyers presented their closing arguments on Thursday to a Norwegian court which will now decide whether to parole Anders Behring Breivik, just 10 years after the neo-Nazi committed the country's deadliest peacetime attack.

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No more politics for Hong Kong barristers, says new Bar chief

No more politics for Hong Kong barristers, says new Bar chief

The newly elected leader of Hong Kong barristers said Thursday that his profession should avoid politics and build closer ties to mainland China, as concerns grow about rule of law in the financial hub.

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Liberian stampede kills 29 people

Liberian stampede kills 29 people

At least 29 people, including 11 children and a pregnant woman, were killed when robbers triggered a stampede at a religious rally in Liberia's capital, officials said on Thursday.

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Jamieson leads from Hovland in Abu Dhabi as McIlroy stutters

Jamieson leads from Hovland in Abu Dhabi as McIlroy stutters

Scotland's Scott Jamieson fired a sparkling nine-under-par 63 to take a one-shot lead over Norwegian star Viktor Hovland after the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Thursday.

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England's Slade set to be available for whole of Six Nations

England's Slade set to be available for whole of Six Nations

Henry Slade now appears to be available for all of England's Six Nations matches after Exeter said he was in contention to play in their European Champions Cup match against French side Montpellier on Sunday.

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Benedict XVI: 'Rottweiler' who resigned scandal-dogged papacy

Benedict XVI: 'Rottweiler' who resigned scandal-dogged papacy

Benedict XVI, accused of failing to act in German sex abuse cases, was the first pope to resign since the Middle Ages after presiding over a papacy beset by Church infighting and outcry over paedophilia.

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'Low IQ': Medvedev takes aim at Melbourne crowd after victory

'Low IQ': Medvedev takes aim at Melbourne crowd after victory

Daniil Medvedev took aim at sections of the raucous Australian Open crowd following his entertaining victory over home hero Nick Kyrgios on Thursday, saying: "They probably have a low IQ."

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American Airlines suffers loss as Omicron clouds outlook

American Airlines suffers loss as Omicron clouds outlook

American Airlines reported another quarterly loss Thursday after the latest Covid-19 surge dented demand at the end of the year, but said consumers were booking more trips for the spring.

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Euro ban threatens Wales wing Cuthbert's Six Nations

Euro ban threatens Wales wing Cuthbert's Six Nations

Wales wing Alex Cuthbert has been given a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle during the Ospreys' Europeans Champions Cup clash with Racing 92, tournament organisers announced Thursday.

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US Open champion Raducanu crashes out of Melbourne in pain

US Open champion Raducanu crashes out of Melbourne in pain

Reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu crashed out of the Australian Open in the second round Thursday as she struggled with blisters on her hand so bad that some of her team had urged her not to play.

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