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Asian stocks back in retreat as tech mood sours again

What's holding up Washington's $14 bn arms sale to Taiwan?

Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals

South Korea's celebrity shark back in canal, prompting new rescue bid

MotoGP riders prepare for 'emotional' farewell to Phillip Island

Missiles strike Ukraine's capital after US envoy visits Russia

Champion-chip: Best fries contest heats up Belgium

Why Chile's copper output is sinking despite booming demand

Tesla profits fall on higher spending as 'Elon Inc.' talk builds

Tesla profits drop on tech spending spree as 'Elon Inc.' talk builds

NFL Titans coach says gun incident was 'cry for help'

Russia 'ready' to resume trilateral talks but cool on Ukraine deal

Websites go dark as AI exposes critical security flaws

Meta beats expectations but legal penalties hit profit amid AI race

England and France face do-or-die clash at Rugby League World Cup

England hooker Brad O'Neill says there is a "real belief" the team can pull off a convincing victory over France on Saturday to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive.

Man Utd humiliated as Arsenal deny Bayern in Champions League

Manchester United were hammered 4-1 by Como in the Champions League on Wednesday as the pressure increased on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick, while a late Declan Rice equaliser earned Arsenal a 2-2 draw away to Bayern Munich.

X Community Notes 'failed' to flag US election falsehoods, study says

A crowd-sourced verification system used by Elon Musk's X failed to flag a vast majority of false claims related to the US midterm elections -- including those promoted by the billionaire -- a study said Wednesday.

Low-budget Brewers and Rays seek first World Series title

Two relatively low-spending clubs each seeking a first Major League Baseball crown, the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, meet in a symbolic showdown when the 122nd World Series begins on Friday.

Arsenal 'concerned' about Saka injury, says Arteta

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said the club was "concerned" about the severity of an injury to winger Bakayo Saka after Wednesday's pulsating 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich.

Pitiful Man Utd display heaps pressure on Carrick

Short of confidence and bereft of ideas -- have proud European giants Manchester United sunk to a new low after a 4-1 Champions League humbling on the shores of Lake Como?

Rice rescues Arsenal draw at Bayern in Champions League

Declan Rice scored a late equaliser to grab last season's runners-up Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Ohtani surgery 'not on the table': Dodgers chief

The Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday ruled out off-season surgery for Shohei Ohtani following the Japanese superstar's injury-hit end to the season.

Rice grabs Arsenal draw at Bayern in Champions League

Declan Rice scored a late equaliser to grab last season's runners-up Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

eBay to slash 1,000 more jobs, around 9% of workforce

US e-commerce platform eBay will cut some 1,000 jobs, or about nine percent of its workforce, a spokesperson told AFP on Wednesday, following an initial round of layoffs in February.

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Carrick unconcerned over future despite 'unacceptable' Como loss