India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Bangladesh on verge of historic win in Australia as Mehidy takes five
Douglass breaks 50m free world record again to claim Pan Pacs gold
Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS
As Opel turns to Chinese partners, its hometown frets about the future
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Heat is on as German winegrowers struggle to protect vines
As Europe bakes in yet another heatwave, German winegrower Florian Weingart has scattered straw on the ground to keep moisture trapped in the earth and protect his prized vines from extreme temperatures.
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Mehidy takes three as Bangladesh close on historic win in Australia
Three wickets to off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz put Bangladesh within touching distance of a historic win in Australia at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test in Darwin.
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France's Macron looks to 'future' on Algeria trip to mend ties
President Emmanuel Macron starts a three-day visit Thursday to Algeria to help mend ties with the former French colony, which this year marks its 60th anniversary of independence.
Draper beats Thiem to reach last eight at Winston-Salem
Britain's Jack Draper defeated 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the ATP Winston-Salem Open quarter-finals.
Officer in charge of Texas school shooting police response fired
The widely criticized police officer in charge of the response to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting that saw 19 children and two teachers killed was fired Wednesday, US media reported.
Red-hot Azam to struggling Kohli: five to watch at Asia Cup
The Asia Cup begins on Saturday with top cricketers including Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and India superstar Virat Kohli in action in the United Arab Emirates.
Form, bragging rights on line as giants clash in Asia Cup cricket
India's Virat Kohli has the chance to find form before the World Cup while Babar Azam will look to keep Pakistan's psychological edge when the rival countries clash as the headline acts of the Asia Cup starting this weekend.
British Museum showcases ancient vessels smashed in Beirut blast
Eight ancient glass vessels shattered in the 2020 Beirut explosion go on display at the British Museum from Thursday, walking visitors through the painstaking international project to piece them back together.
Could Ukraine assassinate in Russia? Maybe, but doubtful
Russian authorities quickly blamed Ukraine for the car bomb that killed a Russian journalist last weekend, but intelligence experts say that although Kyiv is capable of orchestrating such an attack, the prospect is unlikely.
Jury awards $31 mn damages over Kobe Bryant crash photos
Los Angeles County must pay $31 million in damages to Kobe Bryant's widow and a co-plaintiff over graphic photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star and eight others, a jury ordered Wednesday.
As rumours swirl, Pope Francis names new cardinals
Pope Francis, who recently raised the possibility of retiring due to his declining health, will create 20 new cardinals on Saturday -- many of whom could one day choose his successor.
Ukraine plans international court to put Putin on trial
Six months into Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials are drawing up plans to make sure Russian President Vladimir Putin and his top military commanders will be tried for launching the war.
Open champion Cameron Smith to headline top Australian golf events
World number two Cameron Smith confirmed Thursday he will headline Australia's two top golf tournaments later this year, saying he was "so excited" to be heading home.
Argentina beef up backline with three changes for All Blacks Test
Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Thursday unveiled a bulked-up backline as he made three starting changes to his team to face New Zealand in their Rugby Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday.
New Zealand unchanged for Argentina Rugby Championship clash
New Zealand coach Ian Foster on Thursday announced an unchanged starting team to face Argentina for the Rugby Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday.
Jury awards $31 mn damages in Kobe Bryant crash photo trial
A jury ordered Los Angeles County to pay $31 million in damages to Kobe Bryant's widow and a co-plaintiff Wednesday over graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star.
Mexico ex-attorney general to face trial over missing students
A Mexican judge on Wednesday ordered a former attorney general to stand trial in the case of 43 students whose murky disappearance in 2014 traumatized the nation.
Mariners pitcher Kirby sets MLB record with 24 strikes at start
Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby set a Major League Baseball record on Wednesday with 24 consecutive strikes to start a game against the Washington Nationals.
Trouser snakes: US smuggler admits carrying reptiles in pants
A man who hid snakes and lizards in his trousers as he tried to sneak them into the United States as part of a $750,000 reptile smuggling enterprise faces decades in prison, officials said Wednesday.
Musk lawyers seize on Twitter whistleblower revelations
Elon Musk's lawyers jumped Wednesday on the revelations of a Twitter whistleblower to try to force the platform to surrender vast amounts of information for their fight to cancel the billionaire's buyout bid.
Mexico ex-attorney general to stand trial over missing students
A Mexican judge on Wednesday ordered a former attorney general to stand trial in the case of 43 students whose murky disappearance in 2014 traumatized the nation.
Court clash shows Musk battle plan in Twitter fight
Attorneys for Elon Musk and Twitter squared off in court Wednesday over the key issue of fake accounts, showing potential battle lines for the trial over whether the Tesla boss can be forced to conclude his $44 billion buyout bid.
California set to ban fossil fuel cars by 2035
All new cars sold in California by 2035 will have to be zero emission under plans set to be adopted by the state this week, as the biggest economy in the United States drives a nationwide fossil fuel evolution.
History 'not enough' to save F1's landmark races
Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali warned Wednesday that "history is not enough" and that mere nostalgia cannot guarantee the survival of grand prix landmarks.
Serena seen as icon with Ali by fellow US tennis legends
Serena Williams ranks alongside such icons as Muhammad Ali among the greatest legends in sport, retired US tennis stars John McEnroe and Chris Evert said on Wednesday.
Destroyer to saviour as Colak puts Rangers in Champions League group stage
Antonio Colak scored the only goal that took Rangers into the Champions League group stages on Wednesday, a year after he had been responsible for knocking the Scottish side out of Europe's elite club tournament.
Biden announces relief for university debts
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that most Americans trying to pay off university loans will get $10,000 forgiven in a bid to address the decades-old headache of massive educational debt across the country.
Equities move higher ahead of US Fed chair speech
European and US equities mostly advanced on Wednesday as investors awaited signals on coming Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Hong Kong qualify to face India and Pakistan at Asia Cup
Hong Kong reached the Asia Cup on Wednesday where they will face India and Pakistan after defeating the United Arab Emirates by eight wickets in the final qualifying round.
PGA makes more changes to combat LIV Golf threat
The PGA Tour announced more changes Wednesday to have top golfers play against each other more often in moves aimed at preventing more lost talent to Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf.
Vote counting underway in tightest ever Angolan election
Ballot counting began in Angola Wednesday after polls closed in what was widely seen as the most competitive vote in the country's democratic history, with incumbent President Joao Lourenco squaring up against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.
Ukraine president vows fight 'until the end' on war anniversary
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a deadly attack on a rail station Wednesday, the country's independence day, as he pledged Ukraine would fight "until the end" on the day that marked six months of war.
MLB's 2023 schedule has all teams meet in a modern-day first
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Kobe Bryant crash photo jury to mull multi-million-dollar claim
A jury in a multi-million dollar civil case brought by Kobe Bryant's widow over graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star was to consider its verdict Wednesday.