-
Australia protests Laos response to 2024 tainted alcohol deaths
-
Central Asia's unbridled cosmetic surgery boom
-
'Blessed town' on Venezuelan coast escapes quake damage
-
I.Coast fashion designers storm the international stage
-
Buried in 1967 quake, Venezuelan now scrambles to help new victims
-
Mexico City tourist area appears to come into cartel's crosshairs
-
UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM
-
Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test
-
Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US
-
Rennie reveals All Blacks plans for Springboks series
-
SpaceX abruptly scrubs Starship test flight
-
Macron pledges 'zero tolerance' for arson after spate of fires in France
-
Giannis: Miami offers best path to another NBA title
-
Netflix shares drop on growth worries
-
Lewandowski MLS debut match postponed by air quality concern
-
US to limit stays of students, journalists
-
McIlroy laments 'stupid mistakes' but retains British Open hope
-
Messi set 'blueprint' for greatness - Antetokounmpo
-
Argentina footballers 'inspire' Contepomi's Pumas before England Test
-
Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final
-
Root's 99 not out sees England to ODI series-levelling win over India
-
Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction
-
Suber the shock leader of British Open as McIlroy faces cut battle
-
Collapse of Amazon soy pact to unleash new deforestation: study
-
Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
-
Canadian wildfire sends hazardous smoke spewing into US
-
Morocco back coach Ouahbi after World Cup exit
-
Germany and France seek 'new dynamic' on defence after fighter jet failure
-
France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
-
'King' James keeps NBA guessing on next team
-
Trump speech to focus on election 'integrity'
-
Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?
-
Hamilton urges Ferrari to intensify their efforts in title bid at Spa
-
Verstappen takes old rear wing in place of 'super-dangerous' upgrade
-
Merlier looking to 'survive' Tour de France until Paris
-
At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heatwave: AFP analysis
-
Scheffler makes steady start, DeChambeau one off the lead at British Open
-
Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final
-
Chile's Senate OKs business-friendly economic reforms
-
Archer stars as England dismiss India for 233 in 2nd ODI
-
Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast
-
US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke
-
Hazardous wildfire smoke chokes millions in US, Canada
-
Merlier claims hat-trick of Tour de France stage wins
-
US limits stays of students, journalists
-
French PM pledges deeper ties on Morocco visit
-
New science report could boost climate suits against oil giants
-
Devastating Asian beetle detected in EU for first time
-
Rosenior ready for Paris FC challenge after 'learning lessons' at Chelsea
-
Putin leading Russia to 'chaos', anti-war politician says
Featured
Last news
Trump's election fraud claims raise alarms of 2020 repeat
Donald Trump has seized on isolated irregularities caught by US election officials to claim "cheating" has occurred, amplifying expectations that he will again reject results if he loses next week's vote.
UK's Labour govt hikes taxes in first budget
Britain's new Labour government on Wednesday announced major tax hikes and higher borrowing to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer's aim of investing for long-term growth.
Harris seeks distance from Biden 'garbage' comments
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris sought to distance herself Wednesday from comments by US President Joe Biden appearing to refer to Republican Donald Trump's supporters as "garbage."
US economic growth solid despite slight slowdown as election nears
The US economy saw resilient growth in the third quarter despite a modest slowdown according to government data Wednesday, less than a week before inflation-weary voters head into the presidential election.
Mediators to propose Gaza truce amid deadly Israeli strikes
Israeli forces carried out new deadly bombings targeting Hamas in Gaza on Wednesday, as international mediators prepared to propose a short-term truce to free hostages and avert a humanitarian catastrophe.
Trump, Harris in frantic campaign push as US election nears
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris launch a frantic tour of swing states Wednesday in the final week of the campaign for the US presidency, a day after the vice president told a huge crowd outside the White House that her rival was unstable and itching for unbridled power.
Israel short on soldiers after year of war
More than a year into the Gaza war, the Israeli army's reservists are exhausted and it is struggling to recruit soldiers just as it opens a new front in Lebanon.
Industrial slump leaves Germany on brink of recession
German output likely contracted again in the third quarter as an industrial slump drags on, official data is expected to show Wednesday, tipping Europe's largest economy into recession.
US economy's solid growth unlikely to register at ballot box
The US economy is set to report another quarter of solid growth Wednesday, less than a week before the presidential election, but analysts say it remains unclear if positive data can sway inflation-weary voters.
Botswana votes with ruling party seeking to extend six decades of power
Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana voted in general elections Wednesday with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
Botswana votes with ruling party aiming to extend six decades of power
Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana votes in general elections Wednesday, with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
EU's extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs angers Beijing
The EU's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars prompted anger from Beijing on Wednesday, after an anti-subsidy probe concluded China's support undercut European automakers.
Harris urges US to turn page on Trump 'chaos' in mass White House rally
Kamala Harris urged Americans to write the "next chapter" for their country and reject Donald Trump's chaos and division as she delivered a powerful closing argument to voters Tuesday against the glowing backdrop of the White House.
Harris warns of 'obsessed' Trump power grab at mass Washington rally
Kamala Harris warned against Donald Trump's bid to seize "unchecked power" in a fiery speech Tuesday at the spot where her rival riled up a mob before the deadly January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol.
Harris warns against Trump's power grab bid in final election warning
Kamala Harris warned against Donald Trump's bid to seize "unchecked power" in a fiery speech Tuesday at the spot where her rival riled up a mob before the deadly January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol.
Harris to slam 'unstable' Trump at Washington rally
Kamala Harris will blast Donald Trump as unstable and obsessed with revenge as she gives her closing election arguments Tuesday at the spot where her rival rallied supporters before the deadly 2021 US Capitol attack.
Jennifer Lopez to boost Harris at glitzy Las Vegas event
US pop queen Jennifer Lopez is set to campaign for Kamala Harris at a glitzy rally in Las Vegas, the vice president's team announced Tuesday, as the Democrat seeks to turn out Hispanic voters in the home stretch of a nailbitingly close election.
Kyiv announces new mobilisation drive as Russia advances
Kyiv announced a fresh mobilisation drive Tuesday as Moscow seized the mining hub of Selydove and the US said some North Korean troops were in Russia's Kursk region, warning that thousands more were on their way.
Bolivia 'going from bad to worse': At the barricades with Morales supporters
At a traffic stop on a road leading to the central Bolivian city of Cochabamba, a group of coca-chewing demonstrators man a barricade of tree trunks.
Berlin, EU vow response after Tehran executes German-Iranian
Germany and the European Union on Tuesday strongly condemned Iran's execution of a 69-year-old German-Iranian dissident after years behind bars and warned they were considering retaliatory measures.
Russia claims Ukraine mining hub as concern rises over N.Korean troops
Moscow said Tuesday it had seized the mining hub of Selydove in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv announced a fresh mobilisation drive and sounded the alarm over North Korea's expanding military cooperation with Russia.
Libya and Italy sign slew of cooperation deals
Libya and Italy signed several agreements on Tuesday covering sectors including development, investments and infrastructure, aiming to boost cooperation between the two Mediterranean states.
Deadly Israeli strike in Gaza amid anger over UN agency ban
A single Israeli air strike on a residential block left nearly 100 dead Tuesday, Gaza's civil defence agency said, as Israel faced criticism after its parliament voted to ban the key UN aid agency working in the Palestinian territory.
Iran moves to triple military budget amid Israel tensions
Iran's government has proposed tripling its military spending, an official said Tuesday, as tensions with arch-rival Israel rise following recent tit-for-tat missile strikes.
UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to 'protect' democracy after revolution
UN rights chief Volker Turk on Tuesday urged students at Bangladesh's Dhaka University, the heart of the uprising that toppled autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina, to "protect" democracy to end cycles of revenge.
Sexual violence on 'staggering' scale in Sudan civil war: UN probe
Rape is widespread in Sudan's civil war, a United Nations investigation said Tuesday, accusing paramilitaries especially of committing sexual violence on a "staggering" scale.
Mideast war clouds outlook at Saudi 'Davos in the desert'
Saudi officials on Tuesday lamented the economic toll of regional conflict as the Gulf kingdom's sovereign wealth fund told an investor forum it was cutting the portion of its overseas investments.
Russia claims Selydove as concern rises over N.Korean troops
Moscow said Tuesday it had seized the war-battered mining town of Selydove in eastern Ukraine where Kyiv's forces are buckling and as concern grows in Kyiv and abroad over North Korea's expanding military ties with Russia.
World Bank expects oil glut to cause commodity price slump
Global commodity prices should fall to a five-year low next year thanks to a huge oil glut, the World Bank said Tuesday, pointing to oversupply and to flat demand from China.
Indonesia's Prabowo to visit China, US on first foreign trip: report
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will set off on his first foreign tour next month, with stops in China and the United States, local media reported Tuesday, as the new leader seeks a more prominent position for Jakarta on the world stage.
Hezbollah names deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed slain leader
Lebanon's Hezbollah movement announced Tuesday it has chosen deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed Hasan Nasrallah as leader after his death in an Israeli strike on south Beirut last month.
Harris to rally where Trump riled Capitol riot crowd
Kamala Harris will urge Americans to turn the page on Donald Trump as she delivers her closing election argument Tuesday on the spot where her rival rallied supporters before the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack.