Latin America’s age trap
Putin's peace threshold
China's silicon reckoning
Saudi Arabia’s Costly Mirage
Japan cities 'cruelly hot' for first time
Danish fish fossil cliffs set to gain UNESCO status
Lithuania moves Red Army graves to leave behind Soviet past
In Bulgarian mountains, local doctor still on call at 90
Technology
OpenAI reports 'unprecedented' autonomous hack by AI agents
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its advanced artificial intelligence models had gone rogue during security testing, hacking into a popular platform for programmers on their own.
Politics
Australia protests China's 'destabilising' missile test
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Wednesday she raised concern over Beijing's test of a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific, calling the launch "destabilising" in a meeting with her Chinese counterpart in Manila.
Last news
'Horrible scene': Somalis in desparate search for missing relatives after blasts
Anguished families in Somalia on Sunday desperately searched under debris and into body bags for loved ones after two simultaneous bombings tore through a busy intersection in the capital Mogadishu.
Mixed emotions for Colbrelli as Paris-Roubaix winner forced to retire
Italy's 2021 Paris-Roubaix victor Sonny Colbrelli said on Sunday he is sad to have to retire but grateful to have been given a "second chance" after suffering cardio-respiratory arrest in March.
Eleven die in stampede at Fally Ipupa concert in DR Congo
A stampede left nine spectators and two police officers dead during a packed concert by African music star Fally Ipupa at the biggest stadium in DR Congo's capital, the interior minister said Sunday, blaming the organisers.
Ngidi rips out four as South Africa restrict India to 133-9
South Africa's Lungi Ngidi led a fiery pace onslaught to keep India to 133-9 at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday, despite an attacking half-century by Suryakumar Yadav.
Vingegaard wins inaugural Singapore Criterium
Jonas Vingegaard put on a blistering show in the final lap to win the inaugural Tour de France Singapore Criterium cycling race on Sunday.
Pakistan keep World Cup hopes alive, Bangladesh win thriller
Pakistan kept their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive Sunday by cruising to a first win of the tournament while Bangladesh got their challenge back on track by holding off Zimbabwe in a thriller.
Brazil votes in down-to-wire Bolsonaro-Lula showdown
Brazilians began voting Sunday in a white-knuckle presidential runoff election, choosing between wildly different visions of their future offered by far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and his leftist arch-rival, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Pakistan hammer Netherlands to keep T20 World Cup hopes alive
Pakistan' bowlers, led by spinner Shadab Khan, helped them hammer the Netherlands by six wickets in Perth on Sunday for a first win at the Twenty20 World Cup to keep their faint hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.
Eight die in stampede at Fally Ipupa concert in DR Congo
A stampede left seven spectators and one police officer dead during a packed concert by African music star Fally Ipupa at the biggest stadium in DR Congo's capital, the police chief told official press agency ACP on Sunday.
Ukrainians watch war change course on edge of Kherson
The bursts of Ukrainian fire flying over his head at the Russians in their southern stronghold of Kherson down the road gave Oleksandr Prikhodko reason to hope.
Weather may force Australia's Finch to alter 'bowl first' tactics
Australia won the T20 World Cup a year ago with a "bat second" strategy, but captain Aaron Finch said Sunday they could change their tactics for their crucial game against a confident Ireland in Brisbane.
'Lot of progress' in India trade talks: UK foreign minister
Britain's foreign minister has insisted during a visit to India that "a lot of progress" has been made in talks on a post-Brexit free-trade deal despite negotiators missing a recent deadline.
'There were bodies everywhere': US soldiers survive S. Korea crush
For hours, they pulled body after body out of the crushed tangles of limbs that filled the narrow Itaewon alleyway at the epicentre of South Korea's worst ever stampede. But it was often too late.
Bangladesh edge Zimbabwe in last-ball thriller at T20 World Cup
Bangladesh got their Twenty20 World Cup back on track Sunday with a thrilling last-ball win over Zimbabwe, aided by opener Najmul Shanto's maiden half-century and Taskin Ahmed's three wickets.
Ukraine grain exports halted after Russia suspends deal participation
Ukraine's maritime grain exports were halted Sunday after Russia suspended its participation in a landmark agreement that allowed the vital shipments, blaming drone attacks on its ships in Crimea.
Annual tech gathering takes aim at crypto
One of the world's biggest technology get-togethers kicks off in the Portuguese capital on Tuesday, with organisers saying a key aim is to ask tough questions about cryptocurrencies.
Scottish blueberry farmer donates 'unviable' crop to charity
A Scottish farmer is giving away his entire crop of blueberries, worth £2 million, to charity, saying cheap imports and high labour costs have made harvesting the fruit economically unviable.
England, Canada round out Women's Rugby World Cup final four
England and Canada made easy work of their quarter-finals at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Sunday, ensuring the world's top four ranked teams will contest the semi-finals.
Ledecky sets 1,500 free short course world record in Toronto
American Katie Ledecky set a world short-course record in the 1,500-meter freestyle on Saturday at a FINA World Cup meet in Toronto.
Shanto cracks maiden T20 50 as Bangladesh make 150-7 against Zimbabwe
Opener Najmul Shanto scored a maiden Twenty20 half-century Sunday to help steer Bangladesh to 150-7 in their World Cup Super 12 game against Zimbabwe at Brisbane's Gabba ground.
Death toll from Somalia twin bombings climbs to 100
The number of people killed in an attack on Saturday at a busy intersection in the Somali capital Mogadishu has risen to 100, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Sunday.
Hornets sting NBA Warriors in overtime, Thunder top Mavs
P.J Washington scored 31 points, including six in overtime, as the Charlotte Hornets beat reigning NBA champion Golden State 120-113 as Stephen Curry's hometown heroics didn't pan out.
Astros defeat Phillies to pull level in World Series
Houston starting pitcher Framber Valdez struck out nine over 6 1/3 innings on Saturday, sparking the Astros over Philadelphia 5-2 to pull level in the World Series.
Hornets sting NBA Warriors in overtime, Kings grab first win
P.J Washington scored 31 points, including six in overtime, as the Charlotte Hornets beat the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors 120-113 on Saturday.
US retailers battle high costs clearing Christmas stockpiles
US retailers are hustling to sell their stockpiles of Christmas decorations as the festive season approaches, after tangled supply chains caused many shipments to arrive only after the holidays last year.
England overpower Australia in Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Record-breaking captain Sarah Hunter scored a try as England overpowered Australia 41-5 in Auckland on Sunday to book a Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final berth.
Croatia prepares for euro switch amid soaring inflation
With inflation mounting and precarious geopolitical headwinds rattling Europe, Croatia hopes that its upcoming switch to the euro will bring some semblance of protection to the Balkan country in an uncertain world.
For water-stressed Iraq, wells threaten race to the bottom
Iraq has long drilled the desert for oil, but now climate stress, drought and reduced river flows are forcing it to dig ever deeper for a more precious resource: water.
Brazil on tenterhooks in Bolsonaro, Lula election showdown
Brazilians will vote Sunday in a white-knuckle presidential race, choosing between wildly different visions of their future offered by incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and his rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Pelosi 'heartbroken and traumatized' over attack on husband
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she and her family were "heartbroken and traumatized" by the violent attack on her husband at their California home.
With Twitter, Musk's influence enters uncharted territory
First, Elon Musk revolutionized the automobile industry, then he tackled space travel. By taking control of Twitter, the eccentric billionaire now wields a nearly untold level of influence.
Uno wins Skate Canada men's crown as Japan take three titles
Japan's reigning world champion Shoma Uno rallied in the free skate to snatch the Skate Canada men's crown from compatriot Kao Miura by 7.86 points on Saturday.