Latin America’s age trap
Putin's peace threshold
China's silicon reckoning
Saudi Arabia’s Costly Mirage
In Spain's Ceuta, exhausted migrants end short trip with little hope
Maresca's first Man City outing ends in shootout defeat to Inter
German FA calls for 'full investigation' into FIFA proposal
Nirmal Purja, who redefined climbing, confirmed dead in Pakistan
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Richarlison, Tonali fire 10-man Spurs to 2-1 Sydney win over Chelsea
Brazil striker Richarlison scored a 90th-minute winner and club record signing Sandro Tonali got his first goal as 10-man Tottenham beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 in a feisty pre-season friendly in Sydney on Saturday.
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Climbing company confirms mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search.
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Major energy supplier Norway ups security amid sabotage talk
After worrying drone reports and the "sabotage" of Nord Stream's Baltic Sea pipelines, Europe's biggest gas supplier Norway is beefing up security at its energy installations, which experts have singled out as vulnerable targets.
Experts encouraged by Alzheimer drug preliminary data
Experts on Wednesday said they were encouraged after preliminary data for a new Alzheimer's drug showed it slowed cognitive decline, the first medicine to accomplish this goal.
Protest in Georgia as migration from Russia doubles since draft
Georgia opposition supporters on Wednesday rallied against "uncontrolled" migration from Russia, which has nearly doubled since Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a mobilisation for the war in Ukraine.
Bigger England Test fees could stop Premiership exodus: Exeter's Baxter
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter said Wednesday that higher England match fees could help stop players leaving the Premiership for bigger salaries abroad after Sam Simmonds agreed a move to Montpellier.
Oldest chimp from renown Guinean group dies
Guinea's oldest chimpanzee and one of the last members of a globally famous endangered community has died in solitude around the age of 71, the environment ministry said.
Seven dead in Iran strikes on Iraqi Kurdistan: ministry
Iran was accused of killing seven people and wounding 28 in cross-border strikes Wednesday against Kurdish factions in Iraq that have deplored an ongoing protest crackdown in the Islamic republic.
'You have to overcome': Cubans carry on as Hurricane Ian sparks blackout
Havana resident Maykel was helping his friend fix an "almendron" -- as the decades-old American cars that ply Cuba's streets are known -- when the lights suddenly cut out late Tuesday.
Menacing Florida, Hurricane Ian nears catastrophic Category 5
Hurricane Ian intensified to just shy of catastrophic Category 5 strength Wednesday as its heavy winds began pummelling the US state of Florida, with forecasters warning of life-threatening storm surges after leaving millions without power in Cuba.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles on eve of Harris trip
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, just days after Pyongyang's last test and ahead of a visit to South Korea by US Vice President Kamala Harris.
San Siro demolition on table as Milan and Inter's stadium dream put to public
A crucial step towards the demolition of the iconic San Siro begins on Wednesday when Milan hosts the first of a series of meetings with the public necessary for the new stadium proposed by the city's two footballing giants.
'Just military exercises, right?': families send off Russian reservists
Outside an army recruitment centre in Saint Petersburg, women and children embrace Russian men called up to fight in Ukraine, whispering among each other where their loved ones will be sent.
European giants struggle for form as World Cup looms
Just weeks away from the start of a World Cup like no other, the poor form of Europe's powerhouses suggests there could be a changing of the guard in Qatar.
Stocks slump, dollar surges on recession fears
Global stock markets sank Wednesday and the dollar soared as investors fretted over recession fears and heightened Ukraine tensions.
French rapper Kaaris detained over alleged domestic violence
French rapper Kaaris was taken into custody for questioning on Wednesday over domestic violence allegations that he kicked and punched a former partner, prosecutors said.
BoE intervenes as IMF criticises UK budget
The Bank of England stepped in Wednesday to shore up market confidence after the International Monetary Fund criticised Britain's inflation-fighting budget.
Half world's birds in decline, species moving 'ever faster' to extinction
Almost half of all bird species are in decline globally and one in eight are threatened with extinction, according to a major new report warning that human actions are driving more species to the brink and nature is "in trouble".
Typhoon Noru tears across Vietnam, Laos
Typhoon Noru tore roofs from homes and caused power outages across central Vietnam Wednesday, with hundreds of thousands of people taking refuge, after the storm claimed at least 10 lives in the Philippines.
Environmental groups slam UK plans to ditch pesticide laws
British wildlife groups and campaigners have hit out at government's plans to ditch legislation covering pesticide use, as part of a drive to remove EU laws after Brexit.
Opposition says 'political suicide' if Belarus joins Ukraine war
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya on Wednesday said President Alexander Lukashenko would commit "political suicide" if he involved Belarus's military in the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Hamilton says failure to win this season 'not end of the world'
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Wednesday he does not see it as "a dry spell" or "end of the world" if he fails to win a race this season.
Ganguly relives Lord's balcony triumph in India
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly relived one of his career-defining moments on top of the Lord's balcony -- but this time in India on a replica, and with his shirt on.
Mohammed bin Salman, reformist prince shaking up Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, who was named prime minister late on Tuesday, has shaken up the ultraconservative oil titan with economic, social and religious reforms since his meteoric rise to power.
Protests shadow Iran's World Cup push
The protests that have erupted in Iran are shadowing the national football team's bid for a breakthrough to the World Cup, with rumours of a split in the squad, social media posts that mysteriously disappear and former legends weighing in to support the demonstrations.
EU sees sabotage in gas pipe leaks, Norway hikes security
The EU said Wednesday that leaks from two Russia-Germany undersea gas pipelines appeared to be "a deliberate act", as fossil fuel-rich Norway boosted security at its installations.
'Incredible': Astronomers hail first images of asteroid impact
The asteroid is flying through space in the grainy black and white video, when suddenly a massive cloud of debris sprays out in front of it, meaning only one thing: impact.
World no.2 Ruud takes inspiration from Federer send-off
World number two Casper Ruud said on Wednesday that a bit of Roger Federer had rubbed off on him after being part of the tennis legend's send-off last week.
Kyiv says answer to Russian annexation vote is more weapons
Ukraine called on EU and NATO countries Wednesday to hit Russia with more sanctions and send more weapons to the frontline after Kremlin proxies held "sham" annexation votes in four occupied Ukrainian regions.
Iran police vow to confront Mahsa Amini protests with 'all might'
Iran's police warned Wednesday they will confront "with all their might" women-led protests that erupted nearly two weeks ago over the death of Mahsa Amini in custody, despite growing calls for restraint.
Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 4 as it barrels toward Florida
Hurricane Ian strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it headed towards the US state of Florida on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of life-threatening storm surges and "devastating" winds after it reportedly killed two and left millions without power in Cuba.
Мэр Потсдама Майк Шуберт (СДПГ) и свобода прессы?
Сегодня мы сообщаем о крайне сомнительной процедуре в отношении свободы прессы в ратуше столицы земли Потсдам, за которую отвечает лорд-бургомистр Майк Шуберт (СДПГ - Социал-демократическая партия Германии (СДПГ).23 августа 2022 года юристы известной юридической фирмы IRLE MOSER (ИРЛЕ МОЗЕР) из Берлина направили письмо пресс-секретарю столицы земли Потсдам Яну Брунцлоу, который является временным (исполняющим обязанности) руководителем департамента коммуникации и участия, отдела прессы и коммуникации лорд-мэра Майка Шуберта, с просьбой ответить на вопросы о запросах прессы в город Потсдам от журналиста.
Mayor Mike Schubert (SPD) from Potsdam and freedom of the press?
Today we report on an extremely questionable procedure regarding the freedom of the press in the city hall of the state capital Potsdam, here in the ultimate responsibility of Lord Mayor Mike Schubert (SPD).On 23 August 2022, lawyers from the well-known media law firm IRLE MOSER from Berlin wrote to the press spokesperson of the state capital Potsdam, Jan Brunzlow, who is the provisional (acting) head of the Department of Communication and Participation, Press and Communication Division of Lord Mayor Mike Schubert, asking him to answer questions about press enquiries to the city of Potsdam from a journalist.
Politics a family affair for Italy's far-right leader Meloni
A like-minded sister, a brother-in-law tipped for government and a campaigning mother -- politics is a family affair for Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, even if her partner does not share all her views.