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Rubio in Greece to urge against Western civilisation 'decline'

Thailand floods death toll rises to 60 since mid-September

Micron workers at Taiwan plant vote in favour of strike

US pushes Russia for information on plague reports

In 'The Social Reckoning,' Jeremy Allen White takes on Facebook's 'frightening' ambition

Myanmar leader lands in Malaysia for migrant return talks

Chip industry activists call for South Korea to recognise cancer cases

Indian central bank hikes rates for first time since 2023

Famine-scarred southern Madagascar braces for El Nino

US military on Okinawa face curfew, alcohol ban after murder case

How the EU regulates lobbyists

Fierce lobbying in EU over 'forever chemicals'

I.Coast refuge offers lifelong care for youngsters scorned as 'sorcerers'

Dodgers beat Braves and Padres avoid sweep in MLB playoffs

Google to show off AI and Pixel gadget innovations

Google is expected to enrich its popular online services with more artificial intelligence on Wednesday as it scrambles to catch up with rival Microsoft despite fears that AI poses a threat to society.

Embiid shines as Sixers sink Celtics, Nuggets rout Suns

The Philadelphia 76ers moved to within one win of a series victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday as the Denver Nuggets thrashed the Phoenix Suns to edge closer to a place in the conference finals.

Skyscraper totals becoming new norm in run-fest IPL

A marauding Faf du Plessis and emerging power-hitters including Rinku Singh have helped make team totals over 200 the new normal in this high-scoring edition of the Indian Premier League.

Alonso bids to shed 'Neverkusen' tag against former boss Mourinho

When Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso takes on Jose Mourinho's Roma on Thursday, he will face not only his former mentor, but the man who predicted his future coaching success.

World no.3 pole vaulter auctions off winning shoes for Philippine kids

Pole vault star Ernest John Obiena will auction off his gold-medal-winning spikes to raise money for children back home in the Philippines who practise in a sawdust pit.

Ex-policeman goes on trial in France over Rwanda genocide

A former Rwandan military policeman goes on trial in France on Wednesday, charged with genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1994 slaughter in his home country.

Syrian stand-up comedy has war-weary crowds in stitches

In a dimly lit Damascus cafe, Sharief Homsi kicked off comedy night with a quip about war-battered Syria's modern-day prince charming: an eligible bachelor with attractive supplies of fuel and electricity.

All Blacks and Japan to face off more often under new deal

The All Blacks and Japan will meet regularly from 2024 to 2027 as part of a wide-ranging deal announced Wednesday aimed at growing rugby across the region.

Former Pakistan PM Khan faces court after shock arrest prompts riots

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan will appear Wednesday in a special court at the capital's police headquarters to answer graft charges, a day after his shock arrest prompted violent nationwide protests.

Discovering HIV started 'race against time': Barre-Sinoussi

When Nobel laureate Francoise Barre-Sinoussi helped identify a mysterious virus that would become known as HIV 40 years ago, she says it kicked off a "race against time" to counter the looming AIDS crisis.

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