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US outlet Radio Free Asia closes Hong Kong office over security law fears

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The US news outlet Radio Free Asia (RFA) said Friday that it had closed its office in Hong Kong over staff safety …

Aya Nakamura brushes off far-right haters in new single

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French rap star Aya Nakamura pokes fun at the haters in her new single, "Doggy", released Friday in the wake of …

N.Ireland unionist leader resigns over reported sex offences

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Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and one of its best …

Blackouts hit three Ukrainian regions after Russian air attack

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Ukraine said on Friday it had imposed emergency blackouts on three regions after Russia fired dozens of missiles and …

Israel's Netanyahu approves new Gaza ceasefire talks

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Friday new talks on a Gaza ceasefire, a day after the world's top …

Liverpool target Xabi Alonso says staying as Leverkusen coach

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Xabi Alonso, who was seen by many as Liverpool's top target to replace Jurgen Klopp as their manager, said on Friday he …

Family of US reporter jailed in Russia vows to keep fighting

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One year after American journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, his family vowed Friday …

Impact of Baltimore port closure on global supply chains

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The bridge collapse that closed the Port of Baltimore has raised concerns about the disaster's potential impact on the …

S.African ex-president Zuma escapes unharmed from car crash: police

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South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma survived a car accident overnight after a vehicle transporting him was hit by …

World court orders Israel ensure urgent aid for war-ravaged Gaza

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The world's top court has ordered Israel to ensure urgent humanitarian assistance reaches people in the Gaza Strip, …

Philippines observes Good Friday with crucifixions and whippings

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Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while …

Top world court orders Israel to ensure urgent aid reaches Gazans

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The world's top court has ordered Israel to ensure more food and urgent humanitarian assistance reaches Gazans, warning …

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' drips history -- and joy

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Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" is a full-throated ode to her southern roots, a rollicking revue of an album that also deals a …

'A unique place': foreigners visit post-war Afghanistan

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His soldier son toured Afghanistan with insurgents in his crosshairs, but American traveller Oscar Wells has a different …

Ohtani wins in Dodgers home debut, Rangers open MLB title defense with win

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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant Los Angeles Dodgers home debut on Thursday, getting help from fellow Most …

A-bomb saga 'Oppenheimer' finally opens in Japan

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Oscars best picture winner "Oppenheimer" was finally released on Friday in Japan, where its subject -- the man who …

Cleanup begins in 'very long road' to recovery for Baltimore bridge, port

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Cranes began arriving Thursday at the scene of the catastrophic bridge collapse over Baltimore harbor, as authorities …

Fan outcry over K-pop star's date highlights 'harsh' industry rules

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Accused of "betraying" fans, subject to relentless online and real-world public abuse, K-pop star Karina recently issued …

Russian veto ends monitoring of UN's N.Korea sanctions

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Russia on Thursday blocked the renewal of a panel of UN experts monitoring international sanctions on North Korea, weeks …

Hope yet for future of battered and bruised Commonwealth Games

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The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 …

Back to Life: model Kloss bringing back beloved US magazine

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The legendary American magazine Life, a 20th-century mainstay famous for its photography, will be revived by fashion …

Nations fail to reach pandemic accord: talks to resume April

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Two years of talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics failed to seal a deal in …

Ohtani wins in Dodgers home debut as US MLB games begin

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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant Los Angeles Dodgers home debut on Thursday, getting help from fellow Most …

Baltimore bridge, port recovery will be 'very long road'

Mar 28 2024

Cleanup efforts were set to begin Thursday at the scene of the catastrophic bridge collapse over Baltimore harbor, as …

The rumors are true: Queen Bey covers Dolly Parton on new country album

Mar 28 2024

Beyonce's new country album features a long-rumored cover of Dolly Parton's beloved "Jolene," as well as a number of …

S&P 500 records best first quarter since 2019 going into Easter break

Mar 28 2024

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed at fresh records in New York on Thursday, with the former closing out its best start to …

Israel must 'ensure urgent humanitarian assistance' in Gaza: ICJ

Mar 28 2024

The world's top court on Thursday ordered Israel to "ensure urgent humanitarian assistance" in Gaza without delay, …

Poland, Ukraine hail 'step forward' on farm imports dispute

Mar 28 2024

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday hailed progress in talks with Ukraine on disputes over farm imports that …

France asks for foreign help for Olympics security: officials

Mar 28 2024

France has asked its foreign allies to send several thousand members of their security forces to help guard the Paris …

Pope washes feet of 12 women prisoners on Holy Thursday

Mar 28 2024

Pope Francis, who often pleads for compassion to prisoners, washed the feet of 12 incarcerated women in Rome on Thursday …

S.Africa's ex-president Zuma barred from May election

Mar 28 2024

South Africa's electoral officials said on Thursday they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma from May elections, …

Russia says 'evidence' links Ukraine to Moscow attack, US rubbishes claim

Mar 28 2024

Russia said Thursday it had evidence the perpetrators of last week's massacre at a concert hall outside Moscow were …

Battles near Gaza hospital as US says Israel talks back on

Mar 28 2024

Street battles raged Thursday near a hospital in besieged Gaza, where the dire humanitarian crisis and surging death …

Battles, bombardment in Gaza as US says Israel talks back on

Mar 28 2024

Battles and bombardment pounded the Gaza Strip on Thursday after Washington said Israel had agreed to reschedule talks …

Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in supplement scare

Mar 28 2024

A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing health scare reported on Thursday two more …

Battles, bombardment in Gaza as Israel reschedules talks with US

Mar 28 2024

Battles and bombardment pounded the Gaza Strip on Thursday, after Washington said Israel agreed to reschedule cancelled …

Soldier silhouettes to mark UK D-Day victims for 80th anniversary

Mar 28 2024

In the English countryside, volunteers put the finishing touches to 1,475 metal silhouettes representing British …

Sweden prepares for high security Eurovision with Gaza spotlight

Mar 28 2024

The Swedish city of Malmo is preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in early May under high security, amid …

French film grooming claims puts focus on child coaches

Mar 28 2024

Allegations of child grooming on French film sets has put the spotlight on the importance of coaches to protect young …

Jill Biden writes children's book about 'First Feline' Willow

Mar 28 2024

The Bidens' dogs grabbed headlines with their bad behavior, but "First Feline" Willow is getting a book all to herself.

Two bodies found as Baltimore bridge collapse moves from recovery to salvage

Mar 28 2024

The bodies of two construction workers were found in the cold waters of Baltimore harbor Wednesday, trapped in their red …

Beyonce goes cowboycore with new album heavy on Texas roots

Mar 28 2024

Beyonce has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, shapeshifting from girl group lead and pop empress to …

US-Israel rift heads for moment of truth over Rafah

Mar 28 2024

The United States has taken a public distance from Israel as never before over the Gaza war but the decisive test will …

Crypto fraudster Bankman-Fried faces sentencing

Mar 28 2024

Disgraced cryptocurrency wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried is set to be sentenced Thursday following his conviction in one of …

Climate change is messing with how we measure time: study

Mar 28 2024

Struggle to wrap your head around daylight savings? Spare a thought for the world's timekeepers, who are trying to work …

France's PM stands with teachers after school chief quits in hijab row

Mar 28 2024

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Wednesday defended French secularism following the resignation of a Paris school …

George Washington University faces $10mn disinformation lawsuit

Mar 28 2024

A leading American university was sued Wednesday over a disinformation campaign allegedly financed by the United Arab …

Chelsea march into Women's Champions League semis, Lyon power past Benfica

Mar 28 2024

Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday despite a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax, while …

Haiti's future governing council vows to restore order

Mar 27 2024

The governing council that aims to oversee a political transition in Haiti vowed Wednesday to restore "public and …

'Still not covering the skies': Kyiv calls for air defenses after 4 killed in attacks

Mar 27 2024

Russian attacks on eastern and southern Ukraine killed at least three people on Wednesday, officials said, as Kyiv …

Grim search for six bodies in Baltimore bridge-ship collision continues

Mar 27 2024

Emergency services combed the cold waters of Baltimore harbor Wednesday in search of the bodies of six men -- all …

Haiti's future governing council vows to restore order: statement

Mar 27 2024

The governing council that aims to oversee a political transition in Haiti vowed Wednesday to restore "public and …

Israel bombs Gaza, fights Hamas around hospitals

Mar 27 2024

Israeli forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday and fought Hamas around several hospitals, despite a UN Security …

Milky Way's black hole surrounded by strong magnetic fields: astronomers

Mar 27 2024

Astronomers have discovered powerful magnetic fields spiralling around the black hole that sits at the centre of the …

Russian attacks kill three as Ukraine calls for more air defences

Mar 27 2024

Russian attacks on eastern and southern Ukraine killed at least three people on Wednesday, officials said, as Kyiv …

Notre-Dame rebuild 'meeting deadline and budget': project head

Mar 27 2024

Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, ravaged by fire in 2019, is on track to re-open on time on December 8, the head of the …

Baltimore bridge response shifts to recovery of six missing

Mar 27 2024

Authorities in Baltimore were set to focus on expanding recovery efforts Wednesday after a cargo ship slammed into a …

Rare exhibition for revolutionary sculptor Brancusi in Paris

Mar 27 2024

A rare retrospective of artist Constantin Brancusi, who revolutionised sculpture in the early 20th century but whose …

Olympic flame to burn near Louvre during Paris Games: source

Mar 27 2024

The Olympic flame is set to burn in the Tuileries Garden in front of the Louvre museum for the duration of the Paris …

Australian Rules reviewing drug policy after cocaine claims

Mar 27 2024

Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of …

Intense Israeli bombardment hits southern Gaza, calls for more aid grow

Mar 27 2024

The southern Gaza Strip came under intense Israeli bombardment overnight, despite international pressure for an …

California looks to Europe to rein in AI

Mar 27 2024

California, home to Silicon Valley, is eager to rein in the deployment of artificial intelligence and is looking to …

Six presumed dead after ship destroys major US bridge

Mar 27 2024

Authorities on Tuesday suspended their search for six people missing after a packed cargo ship slammed into a Baltimore …

Australia battles to save last 11 wild 'earless dragons'

Mar 27 2024

Australia's grassland earless dragon is no bigger than a pinkie when it emerges from its shell, but the little lizard …

Beyonce album highlights the Black women changing country music

Mar 27 2024

"Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin' for a crowd of blue eyes / Will they want me …

Ohtani scandal looms over baseball ahead of opening day

Mar 27 2024

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers take center stage on Thursday as Major League Baseball's new season gets under …

Brazil draw six-goal thriller with Spain as Endrick, Yamal dazzle

Mar 27 2024

Brazil snatched a late leveller to share an entertaining and occasionally heated 3-3 friendly draw with Spain on Tuesday …

US Supreme Court skeptical of restrictions on abortion pill

Mar 27 2024

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared poised to reject restrictions imposed by a lower court on an abortion pill …

Ahead of Easter, Trump selling 'God Bless the USA' Bibles

Mar 27 2024

Former US president Donald Trump is selling Bibles ahead of the Easter holiday, encouraging his supporters to "Make …

Ukraine join Poland and Georgia in qualifying for Euro 2024

Mar 26 2024

Ukraine came from behind to beat Iceland in a play-off to qualify for Euro 2024 on Tuesday, while Poland secured their …

Major US bridge collapses after cargo ship plows into pylon

Mar 26 2024

A major bridge collapsed in Baltimore on Tuesday, blocking one of the busiest US commercial harbors, after a heavily …

Major US bridge collapses as cargo ship plows into pylon

Mar 26 2024

A major bridge collapsed in Baltimore on Tuesday, blocking one of the busiest US commercial harbors, after a heavily …

Port blocked by Baltimore bridge collapse is key hub for US shipping

Mar 26 2024

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, named after the poet who penned the lyrics to the US national anthem, used to …

Police radio captures calm, then panic, as bridge collapses

Mar 26 2024

With a huge, runaway cargo ship bearing down on one of Baltimore harbor's busiest bridges, local police had just moments …

US rejects Hamas plea to halt Gaza airdrops as fighting rages on

Mar 26 2024

The United States said Tuesday it would continue airdrops of aid to besieged Gaza, despite pleas from Hamas to stop the …

Baltimore bridge collapse: What we know

Mar 26 2024

A major bridge collapsed in the US city of Baltimore after being struck by a heavily laden container ship.

Baltimore residents shocked by bridge collapse

Mar 26 2024

At the gas station convenience store where she works in the Baltimore area, Patricia Sisk regularly encounters harried …

Paris houseboats pump sewage onshore to help Olympic swimmers

Mar 26 2024

As Paris races to clean up the River Seine for the Olympics, houseboat owner Stephane Bachot is one of around 230 river …

Europe space telescope's sight restored after de-icing procedure

Mar 26 2024

The vision of the Euclid space telescope has been restored following a delicate operation that successfully melted a …

Hamas urges end to Gaza airdrops after deaths, more aid trucks

Mar 26 2024

Hamas on Tuesday urged foreign nations to stop parachuting aid into war-torn Gaza after officials and humanitarians said …

Russia blames Kyiv, West over Moscow gun attack

Mar 26 2024

Russia on Tuesday sought to shift blame for the Moscow concert hall attack onto Ukraine and its Western backers, despite …

'Hell and hope': How anti-system newcomer won Senegal's presidency

Mar 26 2024

Hunched in his market workshop in a northern Dakar suburb, Cheikh Lo recounted why he had pinned all his hopes on …

Planting trees in wrong places heats the planet: study

Mar 26 2024

Planting trees in the wrong places can actually contribute to global warming, scientists said on Tuesday, but a new map …

Strike-hit German rail operator agrees to 35-hour week

Mar 26 2024

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn said on Tuesday it had agreed with the GDL union to shorten train drivers' working …

Major Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision

Mar 26 2024

A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday after being struck by a container ship, sending …

No let-up in Gaza war despite UN ceasefire resolution

Mar 26 2024

Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, with no sign of a let-up in the war despite a UN …

Struggling for a can of food: starving Gazans scramble for aid drops

Mar 26 2024

A military plane banked over the war-ravaged ruins of Gaza City dropping dozens of black parachutes carrying food aid.

China says issued 'strong' complaint over Western hacking claims

Mar 26 2024

China said it had issued a "strong" rebuke to the United States on Tuesday after Washington and two key allies accused …

Trump trying to run out the clock on prosecutors

Mar 26 2024

Facing a total of 88 felony charges in four separate federal and state cases, Donald Trump is employing a simple tactic …

Facing probe, Bolsonaro spent two nights at Hungarian embassy

Mar 26 2024

Jair Bolsonaro was "hosted" for two days last month at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, lawyers for the Brazilian …

Christians in India fearful as election looms

Mar 26 2024

Church walls crumble in India's Kandhamal district, where brutal attacks on Christians 16 years ago means many survivors …

US, UK, NZ accuse China of cyber attacks on 'democratic institutions'

Mar 26 2024

The United States, Britain and New Zealand have accused Beijing-backed cyber groups of being behind a series of attacks …

Former China football chief given life sentence for 'huge' bribery

Mar 26 2024

The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth …

Madonna to end 'Celebration' tour with free Copacabana show

Mar 26 2024

Madonna will perform a free mega-concert in May on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach to close out her "Celebration" …

Ohtani denies betting on baseball, 'saddened, shocked' by scandal

Mar 26 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said Monday he had never bet on baseball or other sports, declaring himself …

Ten years from home World Cup, Saudi sizes up 'huge challenge'

Mar 26 2024

A decade before it hosts football's World Cup, the size of the task facing Saudi Arabia is becoming apparent, including …

UK says China targeted 'democratic institutions' in cyber campaign

Mar 26 2024

The UK on Monday accused Beijing-backed groups of targeting "democratic institutions and parliamentarians" in two cyber …

Senegal presidency winner says he is 'break' from establishment

Mar 25 2024

Anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye said Monday that Senegal's people had chosen to "break" with the …

Ten wounded in Russian missile attack on Kyiv

Mar 25 2024

Ten people including a teenage girl were wounded on Monday after Ukrainian air defence systems downed two Russian …

UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks

Mar 25 2024

The UK on Monday accused Beijing-linked organisations of orchestrating two "malicious" cyber campaigns, calling in …

Israel fury at US abstention on Security Council ceasefire vote

Mar 25 2024

Israel reacted angrily on Monday to the first UN Security Council vote to demand an "immediate ceasefire" in the Gaza …

Boeing CEO to exit as safety concerns mount

Mar 25 2024

Boeing announced Monday a leadership shakeup headlined by the departure of CEO Dave Calhoun as the aviation giant faces …