India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Serena Williams and Alcaraz unite in US Open mixed doubles
Pope Leo calls for courage in Rimini visit after stop in tiny San Marino
Macron pledges air defence as 13 killed in Russia, Ukraine strikes
Man Utd must learn from 'frustrating' defeat at Hull: Carrick
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DR Congo capital wary of Ebola nightmare
The Ebola virus has spread across Democratic Republic of Congo at a frightening speed and one of the authorities' biggest fears is that it reaches the teeming capital of Kinshasa.
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Yamaguchi on course for fourth badminton world crown
Defending champion Akane Yamaguchi stayed on course for her fourth badminton world championship title with a win in the semi-final, while France's Alex Lanier reached the men's final.
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Lawn bowls gives Commonwealth Games minnows a chance to shine
The Falkland Islands, Niue and Norfolk Island are unlikely to produce a 100m champion but lawn bowls is a chance for them to "put their flag on the map" at the Commonwealth Games.
'Balancing act': Erdogan to sound out Putin on Ukraine and Syria
Ending the war in Ukraine and starting a new one in Syria are expected to dominate talks on Friday between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Blue Origin sends first Egyptian and Portuguese nationals to space
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Thursday launched six people to space, including the first from Egypt and Portugal, on the company's sixth crewed flight.
South Korea's first lunar orbiter launched by SpaceX
South Korea's first lunar orbiter successfully launched on a year-long mission to observe the Moon, Seoul said Friday, with the payload including a new disruption-tolerant network for sending data from space.
Families of trapped Mexican miners pray for miracle
Dozens of rescuers battled Thursday to free 10 workers trapped in a flooded coal mine in northern Mexico, where desperate relatives waited for news more than 24 hours after a cave-in.
Moscow TV protester plays 'Russian roulette' with risky comeback
Marina Ovsyannikova, who denounced Russia's intervention in Ukraine during a live TV broadcast, knew that coming back to Moscow would be akin to playing a game of Russian roulette.
Man Utd's troubled transfer window clouds Ten Hag's prospects
Erik ten Hag's first competitive game as manager on Sunday should herald a fresh start for Manchester Untied, but familiar failings behind the scenes have made the Dutchman's difficult job an almost impossible one.
Craft distillers fear mezcal will become victim of own success
With just a look, Sosima Olivera knows when her cherished agave plants will be ready to make mezcal, tequila's lesser-known Mexican cousin whose fast-growing popularity is raising fears of overexploitation.
Twitter says Musk making up excuses to breach deal
Twitter on Thursday said the notion Elon Musk was "hoodwinked" into inking a $44 billion buyout deal defies reason and the facts.
Foster fights for survival as Nienaber tries to silence critics
New Zealand coach Ian Foster is fighting to save his job while South African counterpart Jacques Nienaber is battling to silence critics ahead of a Rugby Championship showdown between the arch foes on Saturday.
Raducanu wins marathon to reach Washington quarter-finals
Reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu of Britain advanced to the quarter-finals of the ATP and WTA Washington Open, refusing to wilt Thursday after a marathon match in sweltering heat.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $4.1 mn in Sandy Hook damages
A Texas jury on Thursday ordered far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay more than $4 million in damages to the parents of a child who was killed in the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
South Korea launches first lunar orbiter
South Korea's first-ever lunar orbiter was launched from the US Thursday on a year-long mission to observe the Moon, live video showed, with a payload including a new disruption-tolerant network for sending data from space.
Griner sentence sparks show of solidarity, calls for US action
Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun players observed 42 seconds of silence before their game on Thursday in solidarity with WNBA star Brittney Griner after she was sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia.
LIV Golf trio seeking PGA playoff spots get hearing Tuesday
Three LIV Golf Series players trying to claim berths in next week's first PGA Tour playoff event will have a court hearing Tuesday in California to consider their challenge.
US jury to decide if Twitter worker spied for Saudi royals
Jurors in a San Francisco court on Thursday began mulling the fate of a former Twitter worker accused of taking bribes from Saudi Arabia to help unmask its critics on the platform.
Long Covid symptoms affect one in eight, study suggests
One in eight people who get coronavirus develop at least one symptom of long Covid, one of the most comprehensive studies on the condition to date suggested on Thursday.
Long Covid symptoms affects one in eight, study suggests
One in eight people who get coronavirus develop at least one symptom of long Covid, one of the most comprehensive studies on the condition to date suggested on Thursday.
China fires missiles around Taiwan, sparking US condemnation
China fired ballistic missiles and deployed fighter jets Thursday as it held its largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan, a show of force condemned by Washington as a gross overreaction to Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island.
Griner sentencing in Russia 'tough to see' coach says
The head coach of Brittney Griner's WNBA team said the nine-year sentence handed out to its star player by a Russian court on Thursday was devastating -- even though it was no surprise.
Hungary PM Orban tells US conservatives global right must unite
Right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Thursday that "globalists can all go to hell," as he invited American conservatives to join hands in a worldwide fight against progressives.
Broadbell cruises to Commonwealth hurdles gold as Australia seal cycling double
Jamaica's Rasheed Broadbell equalled Colin Jackson's 32-year-old Commonwealth Games record as he cruised to victory in the 110m hurdles on Thursday as Australia won a cycling road race double.
Facebook's Meta takes on bond debt, in a first
Facebook-owner Meta is ending a run as one of the few major firms without debt, launching its first bond sale as the company battles uncertainty and bets heavily on its metaverse vision.
Ukraine forces endangering civilians: Amnesty
Ukrainian forces are violating international law and endangering civilians by establishing bases in residential areas, including in schools and hospitals, Amnesty International said Thursday, drawing a furious response from Kyiv.
US says Russia will fake scene around mass POW deaths to blame Ukraine
The White House accused Moscow Thursday of preparing to plant fake evidence to make it look like the recent mass killing of Ukrainian prisoners in an attack on a Russian-controlled prison was caused by the Ukraine military.
Goodell names Harvey to hear NFL's Watson ban appeal
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell designated ex-New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey on Thursday to hear the league's appeal of Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension following sexual assault accusations.
US condemns China missile launches near Taiwan, urges deescalation
The United States on Thursday condemned China's launch of 11 ballistic missiles around Taiwan during major military drills as an overreaction to Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, urging Beijing to decrease tensions.
Stocks mixed as markets digest BoE rate hike, recession forecast
European stocks pushed slightly higher on Thursday as the Bank of England delivered its biggest interest rate hike in 27 years, while Wall Street equities were mixed ahead of key US jobs data.
Holloway handed Australia debut as Rennie makes seven changes
Jed Holloway is in line to make his Australia debut against Argentina this weekend after Wallabies coach Dave Rennie announced on Thursday seven changes to his side to face the Pumas.
Health fears over Beluga whale spotted in France's Seine river
A beluga whale that swam up France's Seine river appears to be underweight and officials are worried about its health, regional authorities said Thursday.
Apple accused of mishandling sex misconduct complaints: report
Over a dozen women accused Apple of mishandling sexual misconduct claims they lodged while working for the iPhone maker, according to a Financial Times report out Thursday.
Judge says Kevin Spacey must pay $31 mn over 'House of Cards' axing
Hollywood movie star Kevin Spacey will have to pay $31 million to the production company that fired him from "House of Cards" after allegations of sexual harassment emerged, a judge ruled Thursday, dismissing his appeal against arbitration.