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A dinosaur statue stands guard outside a temple, a hint at the ancient giants buried deep in the earth below making up northeastern Thailand's "dinosaur rush".

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday dismissed claims that Washington was "stealing Venezuelan oil" after the South American nation granted its northern neighbor access to a huge chunk of its natural resources.

"Role model" Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, with club coach Tim Paine saying the former England skipper was made for the job.

Farmers around the world are struggling with the impact of climate change, financial pressures and depleted soil -- and industry experts say bringing consumers closer to the people who produce their food could provide a solution.

Palau's president called on Thursday for a "unified" Pacific response to July's missile test by China on the final day of a summit clouded by alleged Beijing meddling.

George Lucas, the legendary creator of the "Star Wars" saga, on Wednesday showcased his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art, the culmination of nearly two decades of work and numerous obstacles.

In a country better known for industrial farming, highly processed food and suspiciously long-lasting bread, Chuck Childers rises before dawn and trudges off to operate one of America's oldest functioning gristmills.

Veteran Wallabies prop James Slipper on Thursday committed to a 17th season of Super Rugby with the 37-year-old saying his body "still feels good" as he eyes a fifth World Cup on home soil next year.

Top seeded Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the third round of the US Open Wednesday, crushing Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1.

Aryna Sabalenka took the next step on the road to a rare US Open three-peat, routing qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 to join a raft of contenders cruising into the third round on Wednesday.

China's Bu Yunchaokete produced one of the US Open's most surprising results so far on Wednesday, drubbing rising Spanish star Rafael Jodar in straight sets.

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev said his nearly five-hour, five-set first round escape against Lorenzo Sonego was just what he needed to limber up for his US Open title tilt.

Jessica Pegula is all in favor of bringing more fans into tennis, but the world number three said Wednesday it's important to keep the focus on the game.

Number one NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza will not begin this season's opening game as the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday named experienced quarterback Kirk Cousins as their starter.

The Los Angeles Clippers were stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million by the NBA on Wednesday after a probe uncovered major salary cap violations involving star Kawhi Leonard.

Palantir chief executive Alex Karp said Wednesday that French regulatory restrictions, including limiting government use of US-made software, were proving counterproductive.

The Los Angeles Clippers were stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million by the NBA on Wednesday after a probe uncovered major salary cap violations involving star Kawhi Leonard.

US energy firms on Wednesday signed a raft of multibillion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after the South American country agreed to grant the United States control of a huge chunk of its vast oil reserves.

A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday.

Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after some of the heaviest military exchanges in weeks, including a strike on a wedding party that Tehran blamed on Washington and branded a "war crime."

Otman Ianaya risked his life swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta. One month on, he and thousands of migrants remain stranded, dividing locals in the increasingly tense north African city.

A US judge on Wednesday sent jurors back for a final push toward a verdict in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial after they deadlocked for a second time, raising the prospect of a mistrial.

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage from her family and media freedom advocates.

For Liam Mooney, Lake Ontario will always be Lake Ontario.

Two powerful hurricanes and a strengthening tropical storm on Wednesday were churning through the Pacific Ocean where waters were being warmed by a historically strong El Nino climate episode.

Moroccan security forces displayed "total permissiveness" during the unprecedented migrant rush into Spain's north African territory of Ceuta in July, according to a Spanish police report seen by AFP on Wednesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III hailed their countries' ties Wednesday after previewing the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London, as France's leader kicked off a two-day UK visit.

Top US tech bosses, including Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman, urged G20 ministers Wednesday to embrace artificial intelligence and build the data centers to run it.

Tyson Fury has branded Anthony Joshua "a coward" as the wait for confirmation of a 'Battle of Britain' showdown between the two former world heavyweight champions drags on.

Late country music legend Dolly Parton will get a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, after the original one was vandalized, officials have announced.

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the murder in 2017 of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, which brought down a government and drew global condemnation.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was glad Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had left the United States -- though adding that if he were part of the British royal family he would not have taken them back.