Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Galloway accuser could not foresee publishing-sector fallout, lawyer argues
No. 22 UCLA defeats No. 5 Arizona 84-75 despite Kharchenkov's 38 points
New York City Center revives In the Heights as a timely community story
Vessel operator seeks witnesses after Vancouver grounding
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Godzilla Minus Zero shifts focus toward postwar human drama
Even Godzilla can be felled by an old hazard: the sophomore slump. Though Godzilla has been stomping around for over half a century, “Godzilla Minus Zero” is a sequel.
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US Air Force deploys F-16 fighters to remote Aleutian base for readiness drill
The US Air Force sent several F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to a remote part of the western Aleutian Islands this month. This development is reportedly part of a wider North American Aerospace Defense Command exercise.
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PlayStation: Fun facts to know as Sony's console turns 30
Since 1994, PlayStation's five consoles have changed video game history. From the development of the controller to scuffles at stores to Saddam Hussein's military, here are five interesting things to know:
Nepal's first transgender candidates run for local office
Two transgender candidates are contesting Nepal's local by-elections for the first time, hoping to push for political representation among sexual and gender minorities in the Himalayan nation.
Father of PlayStation says 'everyone told us we would fail'
The PlayStation has been a colossal consumer hit, but three decades ago, its creator Ken Kutaragi struggled to convince both game-makers and his bosses at Sony that his console would be a winner.
Ireland seek to overcome former coach Schmidt's Wallabies
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will want to bow out before he takes a sabbatical with a comprehensive victory over Australia coached by former Irish handler Joe Schmidt on Saturday.
Detroit survive Bears comeback to make it 10 wins in a row
The Detroit Lions survived a late rally from the Chicago Bears, with a little piece of good fortune, to make it 10 wins in a row with a 23-20 victory on Thursday.
Mexican actor Silvia Pinal dead at 93
Actor Silvia Pinal, a star of TV and theater, and considered the last diva of Mexican cinema, died Thursday at age 93, the Culture Ministry said.
'Black Friday' deals target inflation-weary US consumers
The annual Black Friday shopping day has always been about finding the best deals, but this year retailers are preparing for a US consumer more zealously fixated than ever on getting value for their money.
Liverpool look to deepen Man City crisis, Amorim seeks first Premier League win
Liverpool can take another giant step towards just a second English top-flight title in 35 years against fragile Manchester City on Sunday as Ruben Amorim aims for a first Premier League win as Manchester United manager.
Police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at Georgia protesters after PM delays EU bid
Georgian riot police on Friday deployed tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators protesting a government decision to delay pursuing European Union accession, AFP reporters witnessed.
England lose three quick wickets in reply to New Zealand's 348
England lost two wickets in the last over before lunch, including Joe Root for a duck, to be 45-3 in reply to New Zealand's 348 on day two of the first Test in Christchurch Friday.
Social media companies slam Australia's under-16 ban
Social media giants on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it as a rush job littered with "many unanswered questions".
Police fire tear gas at Georgia protesters after PM delays EU bid
Georgian riot police on Friday deployed tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators protesting a government decision to delay asking for European Union accession, AFP reporters witnessed.
Canada watchdog sues Google over 'anti-competitive' ad tech
Canada's competition watchdog announced Thursday it was taking Google to court, accusing the company of "anti-competitive behavior" in online advertising.
Hojlund gives Amorim winning Old Trafford bow, Roma hold Spurs
Manchester United marked Ruben Amorim's first game at Old Trafford with a 3-2 Europa League victory over Bodo/Glimt as Rasmus Hojlund netted a double, while Tottenham were held by Roma on Thursday.
Amorim wins first Man Utd home game after rollercoaster ride
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United came out on top 3-2 in a chaotic Europa League encounter against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, giving Ruben Amorim a win in his first home game at Old Trafford.
France arrests 26 as South Asian migrant trafficking ring smashed
French authorities arrested 26 people and seized 11 million euros ($12 million) as they smashed a migrant trafficking ring suspected of bringing several thousand people from South Asia into France, border police told AFP on Thursday.
At least 15 dead, 113 missing, in Uganda landslides
Landslides that hit several villages in eastern Uganda killed 15 people and left more than 100 unaccounted for, police said Thursday.
Netanyahu threatens 'intensive war' if Hezbollah breaches fragile truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hezbollah Thursday with an "intensive war" if it breaches a fragile Lebanon ceasefire, which on its second day is straining under pressure from both sides.
Bilbao join Lazio at Europa League summit, Chelsea cruise in Conference League
Athletic Bilbao cruised to a 3-0 win over Elfsborg on Thursday to move level on points with Lazio at the top of the Europa League table, while Chelsea made it four wins from four in the Conference League.
Syria jihadists, allies cut key highway as escalating violence kills around 200
Jihadist fighters cut the Damascus to Aleppo highway on Thursday during an offensive that a monitor says killed around 200, including civilians hit by Russian air force strikes.
In Lebanon's Tyre returning residents find no water, little power
Families from south Lebanon's Tyre are returning to their homes after an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, but Israeli strikes have turned parts of the city into an uninhabitable disaster zone without water or electricity.
Protests in Georgia after PM delays EU bid to 2028
Protests erupted in Georgia on Thursday after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the country would not pursue European Union accession until 2028, accusing Brussels of "blackmail."
Biden slams Trump tariff threats as 'counterproductive'
President Joe Biden on Thursday warned against damaging relations with Canada and Mexico, after Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on both US neighbors when he takes office in January.
TikTok tactics shake up politics in Romania
Barely known a year ago, far-right candidate Calin Georgescu successfully dominated social network TikTok to emerge the shock winner of Romania's first-round presidential election -- an online campaign that has raised suspicions.
'He should do comedy' says Norris of Verstappen comments
Lando Norris said Max Verstappen should be a comedian when he responded on Thursday to the newly-crowned four-time champion's claim that he would have won the title more easily if he was driving for McLaren.
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving after bitter election
Parades, football and feasts were on the menu Thursday as Americans celebrate the annual Thanksgiving holiday, with stormy skies and the bitterly fought election hanging over many festivities.
Flood-hit Spain introduces 'climate leave' for workers
Spain's leftist government on Thursday approved a "paid climate leave" of up to four days for workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month after floods killed 230 people.
UK's Starmer vows to slash net migration
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged an overhaul of Britain's immigration system on Thursday after revised figures showed net migration hit a record high of 906,000 in 2023 compared with a year earlier.
Recount order, TikTok claims throw Romania election into chaos
Romania's presidential election was thrown into chaos Thursday as a court ordered a recount of first-round results and security officials alleged that interference via TikTok had boosted a little-known far-right candidate.
Jansen stars for South Africa as Sri Lanka crumble to 42 all out
Marco Jansen bowled South Africa into a dominant position as Sri Lanka crashed to 42 all out, their lowest total in Test cricket, on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Thursday.
Bottas set for Mercedes return as Mick Schumacher quits reserve role
Valtteri Bottas confirmed on Thursday that he is poised to return to Mercedes next season as a reserve driver in the wake of Mick Schumacher's decision to leave the team at the end of the year.
Putin threatens Kyiv with new hypersonic missile
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday threatened to strike "decision-making centres" in Kyiv with Russia's new hypersonic missile, hours after Moscow pummelled Ukraine's energy grid in an attack that left a million people without power.