Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
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Sports
Hawai‘i Women’s Volleyball Clinches Mountain West Regular Season Title
The University of Hawai‘i women’s volleyball team secured the Mountain West Conference regular season title with a four-set victory over Air Force on Thursday night. The win, achieved at the Stan Sheriff Center, also guarantees the Rainbow Wahine the top seed in the upcoming conference tournament.
Politics
Mkhwanazi and Former Ekurhuleni Officials to Face Court Over Blue Lights Scandal
Former Ekurhuleni metropolitan police department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and three former senior municipal officials are set to stand trial in the regional court on February 25, 2027. The case centers on allegations that the group facilitated the installation of unauthorized blue lights on vehicles linked to businessman Vusimuzi Matlala through fraudulent agreements.
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Asian markets mixed after Fed official floats rate cut delay
Asian investors trod carefully Thursday after a Federal Reserve official floated the idea of delaying or reducing interest rate cuts, while the yen held gains having briefly hit a 34-year low the day before.
Sinner and Medvedev book Miami Open semi-final clash
World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open - a rematch of the Australian Open final won by Sinner and last year's Miami title match.
Japan Moon probe survives second lunar night
Japan's Moon lander woke up after unexpectedly surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday.
James triple-double leads Lakers, Warriors win despite Green ejection
LeBron James returned from a one-game absence to post a 23-point triple-double on Wednesday and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 136-124 NBA victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Sweden prepares for high security Eurovision with Gaza spotlight
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Sinner and Medvedev power into Miami last four
World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open -- a re-match of last year's final -- after they both enjoyed victories on Wednesday.
Macron and Lula's 'bromance' sets social media fans alight
Wedding photos or a diplomatic visit? The apparent "bromance" between French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has set social media fans alight.
China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference in Beijing Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.
French film grooming claims puts focus on child coaches
Allegations of child grooming on French film sets has put the spotlight on the importance of coaches to protect young actors.
Former China coach Li Tie goes on trial over bribery allegations
Former China coach and ex-Everton midfielder Li Tie went on trial Friday on allegations of bribery, state media said, part of a broader crackdown on corruption in football in the country.
Greek govt faces censure motion over train tragedy
Greece's conservative government faces a censure motion in parliament on Thursday over claims it had sought to manipulate an ongoing investigation into the nation's worst train tragedy.
Japan Moon probe survives second lunar night: space agency
Japan's unmanned Moon lander woke up after surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday.
Hit TV satire reveals how Japanese society has changed
A time-travelling TV comedy with a bawdy middle-aged hero has become a big hit in Japan, juxtaposing the country's brash 1980s boom years with its more politically correct present day.
Collins and Alexandrova fight into Miami semi-finals
Danielle Collins and Ekaterina Alexandrova will meet in the semi-finals of the WTA Miami Open after victories in the last eight on Wednesday.
Beyonce goes cowboycore with new album heavy on Texas roots
Beyonce has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, shapeshifting from girl group lead and pop empress to Hollywood actor and business mogul.
US-Israel rift heads for moment of truth over Rafah
The United States has taken a public distance from Israel as never before over the Gaza war but the decisive test will be Rafah and whether Israel heeds US warnings against an offensive in the packed city.
Crypto fraudster Bankman-Fried faces sentencing
Disgraced cryptocurrency wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried is set to be sentenced Thursday following his conviction in one of the biggest financial fraud cases in history.
George Washington University faces $10mn disinformation lawsuit
A leading American university was sued Wednesday over a disinformation campaign allegedly financed by the United Arab Emirates, accused of seeding false narratives that linked academics to a radical group in the Middle East.
Two bodies found as Baltimore bridge collapse moves from recovery to salvage
The bodies of two construction workers were found in the cold waters of Baltimore harbor Wednesday, trapped in their red pick-up truck after a giant cargo ship slammed into the bridge they had been filling potholes on, causing a thunderous collapse.
Disney settles Florida dispute after 'Don't Say Gay' bill backlash
Disney reached a settlement with Florida tourism authorities Wednesday after a row over its pushback against Governor Ron DeSantis's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, which aimed to outlaw teachings of certain LGBTQ issues in schools.
Four killed in German motorway bus accident
Four people were killed and around 35 injured when a bus overturned on a German motorway near Leipzig on Wednesday, police said.
Jill Biden writes children's book about 'First Feline' Willow
The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book all to herself.
Saudi Aramco CEO calls energy transition strategy a failure
Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy in global supply, the head of Saudi Aramco described the current energy transition strategy as a misguided failure on Monday.
Michael Hooper poised to make Australia 7s debut in Hong Kong
Michael Hooper is set to make his sevens debut for Australia at the prestigious Hong Kong tournament, it was announced Thursday, as the Wallabies Test veteran bids for a place at the Paris Olympics.
MLB Dodgers agree with catcher Smith on 10-year, $140 mn deal
Will Smith, a catcher who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to victory in the 2020 World Series, agreed to a 10-year contract extension worth $140 million, the team announced Wednesday.
US Fed official says may be 'appropriate' to lower number of rate cuts
The US central bank should either scale back or delay its interest rate cuts in response to "disappointing" inflation data, a senior Federal Reserve official said Wednesday.
Chelsea march into Women's Champions League semis, Lyon power past Benfica
Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday despite a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax, while Lyon also progressed after brushing aside Benfica in France.
'Still not covering the skies': Kyiv calls for air defenses after 4 killed in attacks
Russian attacks on eastern and southern Ukraine killed at least three people on Wednesday, officials said, as Kyiv called for more Patriot air defence systems to battle a surge in missile strikes.
Korda and Ko among most fancied at new LPGA Arizona event
Nelly Korda is off to her best start of any LPGA season and back atop the world rankings, but she wants to be boring at this week's LPGA Ford Championship.
Sinner powers past Machac into Miami semis
World number three Jannik Sinner moved into the semi-finals of the Miami Open in emphatic style on Wednesday, beating Czech Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2.
Venezuela opposition faces split, a boon for Maduro
Forced to discard its most popular election candidate, and then a proxy, Venezuela's opposition unity is now on the verge of crumbling ahead of July presidential elections.
Haiti's future governing council vows to restore order
The governing council that aims to oversee a political transition in Haiti vowed Wednesday to restore "public and democratic order," in its first statement to the Caribbean nation wracked by a worsening security crisis.