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Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires
Health
Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 220 children since March
Bangladesh has recorded 227 child deaths since March in one of its worst outbreaks of measles in decades, with the number of suspected cases reaching nearly 35,000, government data showed Wednesday.
Economy
Mercedes warns longer Mideast war could cause shortages
German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz warned Wednesday that a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East could cause shortages of key inputs as it reported tumbling quarterly profits due to fierce Chinese competition.
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High-flying tech hits potholes in India's Silicon Valley
In India's tech capital Bengaluru, the morning "rush hour" lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling productivity in a city often viewed as the poster child of a booming economy.
Economy
Japan beer giant Asahi delays earnings due to cyberattack
Japanese beer giant Asahi said Thursday it has delayed the release of full-year financial results due to a major ongoing cyberattack that began in late September.
Sports
Germany eye revenge in Nations League showdown with Spain
Germany head into their Women's Nations League final against Spain this weekend with a "score to settle", months after their painful extra-time elimination in the Euro 2025 semi-finals.
Sports
Yemeni drugs seizure a 'landmark moment', say WADA
The seizure of a large amount of performance-enhancing drugs in a raid by Yemeni law enforcement agents is "a landmark moment", the head of investigations for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has told AFP.
Politics
Pope to meet Erdogan in Turkey in first overseas trip
Pope Leo XIV flies to Turkey Thursday for the first trip abroad of his papacy, which includes a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and comes amid acute tensions in the region.
Sports
Perth's two-day Ashes Test pitch given highest possible rating
The Perth Stadium pitch that hosted the first Ashes Test was rated Thursday as "very good" by the International Cricket Council despite the game finishing inside two days.
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British designer with punk-rock take on fashion, Pam Hogg, dies
Fashion designer Pam Hogg, known for her punk rock, non-conformist creations who dressed stars such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga, has died, her family announced on Wednesday.
Sports
Despite hurdles, Toronto will be 'ready' for World Cup, city tells AFP
The 2026 World Cup will be the first played across three countries -- but unlike the United States and Mexico, Canada has never hosted before.
Sports
Celtics snap Detroit's 13-game NBA win streak
The Detroit Pistons saw their 13-game NBA win streak snapped by the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, a missed Cade Cunningham free throw in the final seconds proving pivotal in a 117-114 loss.
Sports
Lawconnect's Sydney-Hobart hat-trick bid faces tough challenge
LawConnect skipper Christian Beck admitted it will be a mighty task to win a third straight Sydney-Hobart race with four other supermaxi yachts entered for the brutal bluewater classic in one of the largest fleets in years.
Sports
Slot feels 'safe' despite Liverpool's latest humiliation
Arne Slot insisted he is confident of avoiding the sack despite troubled Liverpool's dismal 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
Culture
Miss Universe owners in Mexico, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims
The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.
Technology
Magnolia Welcomes Tech Pioneer Luc Haldimann as New Board Chairman to Expand Global Growth and AI Strategy
Luc's appointment is a major strategic move as Magnolia ramps up efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its platform, ensuring customers can deliver highly personalized and efficient digital experiences globally.
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Shark kills one person, injures another in Australia
A shark killed one person and seriously injured another on Thursday at a beach in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales, rescuers and police said.
Sports
Arteta revels in Arsenal's win against 'best team' Bayern
Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal players after they outplayed Europe's "best team" Bayern Munich 3-1 on Wednesday to pull clear at the top of the Champions League table.
Sports
Frank says Spurs showed their 'identity' despite PSG defeat
Tottenham coach Thomas Frank said the 5-3 Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday showed the "identity of the team we want to create".
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Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning
The death toll from a high-rise fire in Hong Kong has risen to at least 44, officials said Thursday as the blaze still smoldered and police said three suspects were arrested.
Sports
Liverpool humbled again as Arsenal down Bayern in Champions League
Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 4-1 Champions League defeat at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven to pile more pressure on Arne Slot, while Arsenal ended Bayern Munich's unbeaten start to the season with a "statement" win on Wednesday.
Sports
Gimenez snatches Atletico dramatic late win over Inter Milan
Jose Gimenez's stoppage-time winner earned Atletico Madrid a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, inflicting the Italians' first defeat in the competition.
Sports
Vitinha hat-trick as PSG beat Spurs in crazy Champions League clash
Midfield star Vitinha scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind on the way to beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in an action-packed Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Sports
Liverpool misery deepens in dismal PSV rout
Troubled Liverpool's miserable season spiralled further into turmoil as PSV Eindhoven swept to a stunning 4-1 win at Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Sports
Mbappe hits four as Real Madrid hold off Olympiacos in thriller
Kylian Mbappe scored all four goals as Real Madrid hung on to beat Olympiacos 4-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday and end a three-match winless run in all competitions.
Sports
Arsenal thump Bayern to stay perfect in Champions League
Arsenal thumped Bayern Munich 3-1 in a clash of the English and German league leaders on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in the Champions League this season.
Economy
US stocks rise for 3rd straight day while British pound advances
Global stocks mostly rose Wednesday, with Wall Street equities gaining on hopes of lower interest rates, while the British pound advanced on the government's unveiling of a new budget.
Health
Brazil approves world's first single-dose dengue vaccine
Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar globally due to rising temperatures.
Politics
G.Bissau rocked by coup, president's arrest
Military officials in Guinea-Bissau said they had seized "total control" of the coup-prone west African country Wednesday, arresting its president, closing its borders and suspending its electoral process three days after general elections.
Politics
Dominican Republic to allow US to use facilities for anti-drug ops
The Dominican Republic said Wednesday it will allow the United Sates to use an air base and airport as part of its controversial operations against alleged drug traffickers that have killed more than 80 people so far.
Politics
Inside Ukraine's efforts to revamp US plan to end war
A surprise US plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine stunned Kyiv and Europe last week, as they viewed it as echoing Russia's demands.
Politics
Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect in custody
Two US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded Wednesday two blocks from the White House and police said a suspect had been taken into custody.
Politics
By jailing Bolsonaro, Brazil gave 'world a lesson in democracy': Lula
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that Brazil had given the world a lesson in democracy after his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro was jailed for a failed coup attempt.
'Couldn’t do anything': deadly Hong Kong fire devours homes of thousands
Residents anxiously awaited news of their loved ones Thursday at a temporary shelter as one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires in decades engulfed a 2,000-unit high-rise complex.
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Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 36, 200-plus missing
A huge fire engulfed a crowded Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 36 people and leaving more than 200 unaccounted for in the city's worst blaze in decades.
Politics
Netanyahu accused of dodging blame as Israel confronts Oct 7 failures
Tension is escalating between Israel's political and military top brass over accountability for the failures behind the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of sidestepping blame.
Politics
G.Bissau rocked by coup d'etat, president's arrest
Military officials in Guinea-Bissau declared taking "total control" of the coup-prone west African country Wednesday, arresting its president, closing its borders and suspending its electoral process three days after general elections.
Politics
Nigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappings
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a "nationwide security emergency" as the country scrambled to respond to a wave of mass kidnappings that have seen hundreds of people, mostly schoolchildren, captured in a week.
Weather
Climate change 'increasingly threatens' dynamic Spanish economy: OECD
The consequences of climate change such as last year's deadly floods "increasingly threaten" the growth of Spain's economy, one of the developed world's most dynamic, the OECD warned on Wednesday.
Sports
Moody salutes Weir and Burrow for raising MND awareness
Former England captain Lewis Moody said he had been "brought in off the bench" as he paid tribute to fellow rugby players Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow in helping raise awareness of motor neurone disease.
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Campbell's responds to 'absurd' charge it uses 3D-printed chicken
Food giant Campbell's has dismissed as "absurd" claims allegedly made by a senior executive, who has since been placed on leave, that its soups are made with "3D-printed" chicken and consumed by "poor people."
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US actor Spacey to fight new UK court case
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey faces another legal battle in London next year over civil sexual assault allegations, three years after he was cleared of criminal charges, a court heard Wednesday.