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A rare wild pepper endemic to Madagascar and prized by international chefs is facing an uncertain future, victim of its own success and the destruction of its forest habitat.

Weeks before Serbia's highly anticipated election, Zoran Kesic, the country's star late-night talk show host, opened his monologue with a stark warning.

Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world on course for 2.6C warming this century, the UN warned Wednesday.

Washington's envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Saint Petersburgand meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday following what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as "positive" talks with Ukraine's leader.

LeBron James and his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates crashed the New York Knicks' season-opening celebrations on Tuesday, beating the defending NBA champions 106-100 on the night they raised their title banner at Madison Square Garden.

South Korean authorities began a new attempt Wednesday to coax a shark-turned-viral sensation back to sea, with falling temperatures in the Busan canal where it is stranded raising concerns for its survival.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi "can't just walk straight into the team", India captain Shreyas Iyer said Wednesday, after calls for the teenage sensation to be unleashed for the T20 series against New Zealand starting in Christchurch this week.

US envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Saint Petersburgand meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday following "very productive" talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.

The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on Wednesday, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation.

LeBron James said the Philadelphia 76ers still had plenty of room for improvement after launching their NBA season with an impressive opening night victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday.

India's film industry, where scenes featuring nudity or sex often rely on improvisation and mutual trust, is gradually welcoming professionals tasked with choreographing intimacy to protect actors and ensure consent.

Laddli Khatun pulled one document after another from a yellow bag, desperately hoping one would be enough to keep her name on India's electoral rolls.

In the latest showdown from Brazil's increasingly rancorous presidential race Tuesday, both candidates called for the disqualification of their rivals over allegations of social media malfeasance, according to court filings and campaign officials.

Asian markets rallied Wednesday as tech firms enjoyed a much-needed rebound, with investors taking heart from upbeat earnings that lifted sentiment ahead of a crucial reporting season.

France's prime minister plans to meet unions on Wednesday to discuss security and has vowed a "massive" police deployment at protests, following riots in the past week that led to curfews and arrests.

LeBron James and his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates crashed the New York Knicks' season-opening celebrations on Tuesday, beating the defending NBA champions 106-100 on the night they raised their title banner at Madison Square Garden.

When the air raid alert sounded over the Kyiv region, children knew exactly what to do: they grabbed their tiny backpacks and ran towards the shelter, abandoning bikes, toys and even a doll on the school playground.

The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on Wednesday, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation.

For years, Max Salas has enjoyed teeing off at Washington's East Potomac Golf Links, a public course nestled in the heart of the US capital where ordinary Americans can enjoy a round without breaking the bank.

English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) will have "absolute power" to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly, the watchdog’s chair has said.

The NFL Players Association called for an investigation into medical care for Jalen Hurts regarding blood clots on Tuesday while the league's medical director supported treatment by the Philadelphia Eagles.

The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on Wednesday, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation.

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The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack was set to appear in court on Wednesday, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation.

Elon Musk said Tuesday he would back a merger of SpaceX and Tesla, as his rocket and AI company reported its first quarterly profit since going public, driven by deals to rent out computing power to AI firms.

Netflix stock dropped more than five percent Tuesday afternoon after its quarterly earnings release failed to assuage investor concerns about a slowdown in viewer engagement and revenue growth.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the United States hailed "very productive" talks in Oslo on Tuesday amid efforts to draw a line under a bitter feud between Kyiv's leader and US President Donald Trump over the war with Russia.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Rodri would be back in the starting line-up for Sunday's Clasico showdown against Real Madrid after being rested at kick-off in the Champions League loss away to Paris Saint-Germain.

Enzo Maresca said Phil Foden provided evidence that his prolonged slump might finally be over with a hat-trick in Manchester City's 5-1 rout of AEK Athens in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Elon Musk said Tuesday he would back a merger of SpaceX and Tesla, as his rocket and AI company reported its first quarterly profit since going public, driven by deals to rent out computing power to AI firms.

Duncan Robinson scored 21 points to spark a fierce second-half fightback and the Detroit Pistons beat visiting Boston 121-113 on Tuesday in the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season.

US officials gave final approval Tuesday to the Boeing 737 MAX 10, certifying the latest long-delayed version of the popular single-aisle aircraft.