India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
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Australia limits migration
Pacific islands to face food shortages over global warming: scientists
France sees limited economic hit from drought, heatwaves
Venice jury head Maggie Gyllenhaal questions lack of women directors
Bus crash in Egypt's Sinai kills 22, including 10 Jordanians
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Stocks drop, bond yields rally on Mideast flare-up
Stocks dropped and bond yields hit fresh multi-decade highs Wednesday as elevated oil prices increase the prospect of central banks hiking interest rates.
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UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshoot
The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought back down in a first-of-its-kind assessment met with dismay in climate-vulnernable nations.
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Dana White says Asia, Australia back on UFC post-pandemic menu
UFC boss Dana White says his mixed martial arts promotion is "ready to roll" again in Asia as it returns to the region this week after a pandemic-enforced hiatus.
F1 pitches up in Baku with Perez out to promote title credentials
Sergio Perez has fond memories of last year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix and this weekend the Mexican finds himself returning to the fast and furious streets of Baku as a viable contender for the world championship.
Tatum, Brown spark Celtics over Warriors for NBA Finals lead
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 53 points as the Boston Celtics outmuscled the Golden State Warriors 116-100 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
Australian PM says cabinet to address KFC 'cabbage-gate'
Australia's prime minister joked he would huddle with top officials Thursday to discuss the soaring cost of lettuce and local KFCs' decision to replace the verdant leaf with a cabbage mix on their Zinger Burgers.
American with monkeypox flees Mexican hospital
A US citizen with monkeypox escaped from a hospital in a Mexican resort and fled the country, local health authorities said Wednesday.
Asian markets drop as oil rises and inflation fears ramp up
Asian markets fell Thursday as a rally in oil ramped up inflation fears, with top officials warning of more pain to come as the Ukraine war continues to push prices up and put further pressure on the global economy.
Laying out pledges, Biden urges Americas to prove democracy works
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged leaders of the Americas to prove that democracy works as he laid out plans to boost economic cooperation and improve health and food access in a region where China has been making growing inroads.
With inflation on rise, ECB readies tougher action
The European Central Bank is set to announce the end date to its bond-buying stimulus on Thursday, as concerns over the accelerating pace of inflation in the eurozone grip policymakers.
Migrant caravan to continue trek through Mexico Thursday
Thousands of mostly Venezuelan migrants began receiving temporary Mexican visas Wednesday as they prepared to continue their trek toward the United States.
Pink 'soul refresher' unites wilting Indians and Pakistanis
Pakistan and India have fought three wars and countless skirmishes, but as summers get hotter with climate change, their peoples are united by love for a cooling 115-year-old pink libation with a secret recipe.
Everton owner Moshiri apologises to fans after relegation escape
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has apologised to fans after the Premier League club only narrowly avoided relegation in the penultimate game of the season.
Visitors trickle back to Syria citadel used by jihadists
An ancient lake-side fortress once used by jihadists to launch attacks is slowly regaining its status as a key cultural destination, attracting visitors from across war-torn Syria.
US Capitol riot probe renews spotlight on Trump rebels
Death threats, accusations of betrayal and censure by their local parties: for the six Republicans running for re-election after voting to impeach Donald Trump, the last 17 months have been a painful lesson in the perils of opposing an unforgiving leader.
UK's PM looks to reset leadership after confidence vote
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday outline plans to tackle Britain's cost-of-living crisis, as he seeks to move on from a damaging series of scandals and a confidence vote called by his own MPs.
Tackling gender violence at Quito's 'Men's Club'
In a hall in the Ecuadoran capital, a group of men raise their arms up high, draw a deep breath, and release it in tandem with a resounding "aaah!"
US fight against opioid overdoses becomes one of racial justice: researcher
In 2020, the death rate from drug overdose among Black people surpassed that of white people in the United States for the first time since 1999, according to a study published this year.
Black Americans bear the brunt of fentanyl 'epidemic' in Washington
Lorando Duncan wears long-sleeved shirts because his arms bear scars he doesn't like to show: those of the drugs he has been injecting into his veins for decades.
England eye series win for Stokes and McCullum against New Zealand
England will aim to carry on from where they left off under their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand skipper, when they face the Black Caps in the second Test in Nottingham starting Friday.
Greg Norman: Golf superstar turned pioneer
Former world number one Greg Norman will watch from the sidelines on Thursday as stars including Phil Mickelson launch a controversial bid to revolutionise golf.
Mexican mega-church leader sentenced for child sex abuse
The leader of a Mexican mega-church who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three young girls was sentenced in Los Angeles on Wednesday to nearly 17 years in prison.
Zuckerberg staying at Meta helm for years 'makes sense': Clegg
Mark Zuckerberg's presence at the helm of Facebook parent Meta for "many, many years" would be perfectly natural, his global affairs director has told AFP, even as the founders of many tech companies hand off to fresh blood.
W.House expects May inflation to be 'elevated'
The White House said Wednesday it expects US inflation was still "elevated" in May despite guarded hopes a key data report due for release later this week will show price increases had cooled.
Brazil police arrest one in case of missing reporter, expert
Brazilian authorities on Wednesday arrested a man in connection with the disappearance of a British journalist and a local indigenous expert in the Amazon, police said, as calls mounted for officials to deliver answers on what happened to them.
'Fierce battle' in key east Ukraine city largely under Moscow control: Zelensky
Russian forces are now largely in control of the key eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk amid fierce fighting, Kyiv said Wednesday, as UN chief Antonio Guterres starkly warned the war's impact on the world was worsening.
UK authorises assault charges against Harvey Weinstein
British prosecutors on Wednesday said they had authorised London's Metropolitan Police to charge Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein with sexual assault.
Belgium bounce back to crush Poland
Belgium tore Poland apart to win their Nations League match 6-1 in Brussels on Wednesday.
England stars would 'die for each other': Southgate
Gareth Southgate insists England's established stars deserve his loyalty because they would "die for each other" on the pitch.
Ukraine beat Republic of Ireland after World Cup heartbreak
Viktor Tsygankov lifted Ukraine's spirits after their painful failure to qualify for the World Cup as the midfielder clinched a 1-0 Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
US, European stocks fall on worries over inflation, central bank moves
Wall Street stocks tumbled Wednesday, giving back the prior session's gains on festering inflation worries and joining European equities lower ahead of a key European Central Bank decision.
Prosecute looted antiquities dealers for war crimes: Clooney Foundation
Dealers who trade looted antiquities with armed groups should be prosecuted for complicity in war crimes or financing terrorism, the Clooney Foundation for Justice said Wednesday.
Senegal coach wants AFCON games delayed to boost World Cup build-up
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse wants the September Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers postponed to allow the five countries representing the continent at the World Cup to play friendly matches.
Everton owner Moshiri apologies to fans after relegation escape
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has apologised to fans after the Premier League club only narrowly avoided relegation in the penultimate game of the season.