Indonesia arrests man for selling rhino horn via social media
Indonesian authorities arrested a man trying to sell elephant tusks and the horns of critically endangered rhinos via social media.
Read moreBiden aide Sullivan raises Taiwan, South China Sea concerns with Beijing military
Top White House aide Jake Sullivan raised the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea while planning more direct military talks in a rare one-on-one with a senior Chinese army official Thursday, Washington said.
Read moreEmbattled Verstappen heads to Monza with F1 dominance in doubt
Max Verstappen heads to the Italian Grand Prix with his unbeatable aura fading and a fourth straight world championship looking far less certain than before Formula One's summer break.
Read moreJuve and Motta ready to show Serie A credentials against downbeat Roma
Juventus host struggling Roma on Sunday with their tails up and ready to show the rest of Serie A that under Thiago Motta Italy's Old Lady is fit for a league title tilt.
Read moreHarris faces key test with first campaign interview
US Vice President Kamala Harris will give her first interview Thursday since becoming the Democratic standard-bearer, after intense criticism from Republicans that she has been hiding from tough questions.
Read moreDefending champions Djokovic, Gauff advance at steamy US Open
Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as Laslo Djere retired in the third set, but said he'll have to do better to win a fifth title on the hard courts of New York.
Read moreMonsoon floods in India's Gujarat kill at least 28 people
Intense monsoon rains and floods in India's Gujarat state killed at least 28 people in the past three days, some drowning and others hit by falling trees, government officials said.
Read moreClimate change fuelled deadly Typhoon Gaemi: study
Climate change turbocharged the winds and rain of Typhoon Gaemi, which killed dozens of people across the Philippines, Taiwan and China earlier this year, a group of scientists said Thursday.
Read moreOne quarter of China's energy now comes from clean sources: white paper
A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from clean sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing.
Read moreDjokovic racks up 90th US Open win
Defending champion Novak Djokovic racked up his 90th win at the US Open on Wednesday by defeating Serb compatriot Laslo Djere who retired in the third set of their second round clash.
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