Japan PM backs under-fire minister amid reports of...
A top Japanese minister embroiled in allegations of missing funds survived a no-confidence motion on Tuesday with embattled premier Fumio Kishida saying he wanted his cabinet chief to stay on despite reports he may be axed in an imminent reshuffle.
Poland's new PM Donald Tusk presents pro-EU vision...
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk set out a pro-European Union vision and pledged strong support for Ukraine on Tuesday, a day after his appointment ended eight years of nationalist rule that soured relations with the EU.
Buildings evacuated as quake rattles Philippine ca...
Workers, residents, and students evacuated buildings in the Philippine capital Manila on Tuesday after an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck off the main Luzon island, according to the state seismology agency and images carried by media.
Hong Kong activist says desire for freedom led her...
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, who fled to Canada while free on bail, says she won't return home amid a crackdown that curbed her freedoms, defying a warning from Hong Kong's leader that she would be pursued for life.
New Zealand's Te Pati Maori calls for Maori to pro...
New Zealand political party Te Pati Maori on Monday asked Maori across the country to protest against the incoming government and its policies, with demonstrations planned across the country’s North Island on Tuesday.
Deal-hunters on track to spend record $12 bln in U...
Spending online on Cyber Monday is set to exceed $12 billion, a record, as bargain hunters snap up deals on items including Barbie dolls, Lego sets, headphones and smart watches, according to preliminary estimates from Adobe Digital Insights.
Chinese families of missing Malaysia MH370 plane s...
A Beijing court on Monday began compensation hearings for the Chinese relatives of passengers on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which mysteriously disappeared over the Indian Ocean almost a decade ago, the plaintiffs said.
Malaysia to allow visa-free entry to Chinese, Indi...
Malaysia will grant visa-free entry to citizens of China and India for stays of up to 30 days starting on Dec. 1, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Havertz sends Arsenal top with winner at Brentford...
Arsenal moved top of the Premier League when a late goal by Kai Havertz earned them a 1-0 victory at Brentford on Saturday.
Tottenham slip to third successive defeat as Villa...
Tottenham Hotspur slipped to a third successive Premier League defeat as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Aston Villa in an absorbing clash full of chances on Sunday.
TV producer Marty Krofft, creator of HR Pufnstuf, ...
Marty Krofft, who created popular children's television shows such as HR Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos, has died of kidney failure at the age of 86, his publicist Harlan Boll said on Saturday.
Vissel Kobe secure first J.League title with win o...
Vissel Kobe won the J.League title for the first time in the club's history on Saturday as two goals in three first half minutes earned Takayuki Yoshida's side a 2-1 victory over Nagoya Grampus.
Barcelona fight back to draw at Rayo Vallecano | R...
Barcelona rescued a point with a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday thanks to a late second-half own-goal by defender Florian Lejeune.
Calm restored to Dublin streets after 34 arrested ...
Police have not given a motive, including whether it was terror-related, and have not commented on the nationality of a man detained in connection with the stabbings.
Sinner doubles up as Italy down Netherlands, reach...
Italy's Jannik Sinner won his singles match and paired up with Lorenzo Sonego to claim a doubles victory as the former champions beat the Netherlands 2-1 to book their place in the Davis Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
Violent clashes mar Brazil v Argentina World Cup q...
Argentina captain Lionel Messi accused the Brazilian police of brutality as the start of their World Cup qualifier against Brazil was delayed by half an hour after clashes between police and visiting fans at Maracana Stadium on Tuesday.
Can Brazil’s new carbon market turn tide on decade...
As companies and governments race to meet emissions offset targets, Brazil has the potential to be one of the largest global providers of carbon credits. That is, if the country manages to guarantee the integrity of its processes.
Who is Emmett Shear, OpenAI's interim CEO replacin...
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has named ex-Twitch boss Emmett Shear as its interim chief executive officer after the startup ousted former head Sam Altman in a move that rocked the tech industry.
France demolish 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in record wi...
France recorded the biggest victory in European Championship qualifying with a 14-0 rout of 10-man Gibraltar on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe grabbed a hat-trick and Warren Zaire-Emery scored on his debut.
Australia win sixth World Cup title after Head hun...
Australia won a record-extending sixth 50-overs World Cup title after opener Travis Head smashed a magnificent century to fashion their six-wicket victory in Sunday's final against the tournament's form team India.
Japan's Daisaku Ikeda, longtime Soka Gakkai lay Bu...
Daisaku Ikeda, who helped spread Buddhist thought around the world through Soka Gakkai - Japan's largest religious organisation and an ally of the government - has died, the organisation said on Saturday.
Taylor Swift postpones scorching Rio de Janeiro sh...
U.S. singer Taylor Swift postponed her show on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro due to scorching heat, the day after the death of a fan who fell ill in the sweltering concert venue.
SpaceX Starship launch failed minutes after reachi...
It was Starship's second test after its first attempt to reach space ended in an explosion.
Embraer celebrates as Brazil joins WTO civil aircr...
Brazil joined the World Trade Organization's agreement on trade in civil aircraft on Friday, a move that was celebrated by planemaker Embraer as the pact would ensure tariff-free imports of components from member states.
Petrobras fuel price cuts overdue, Brazil energy m...
Brazil's mines and energy minister thinks it is way past time for state-run oil company Petrobras to reduce diesel and gasoline prices at its refineries, after a recent drop in oil prices and the strengthening of the Brazilian real.
Explainer: What you need to know about Argentina's...
Argentina will vote in a run-off presidential election on Sunday, with Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa taking on libertarian outsider Javier Milei to determine the future of the region's second largest economy.
US Rep. George Santos faces effort to expel him fr...
George Santos has been engulfed in scandal since his 2022 election, following revelations that he lied about much of his past and federal fraud charges.
Brazil's economy enters negative territory in Q3, ...
The Brazilian economy ended the third quarter in negative territory, central bank data showed on Friday, reversing a performance that had been surprisingly positive due to a booming farming sector.
King Charles celebrates 75th birthday by launching...
Britain's King Charles celebrated his 75th birthday on Tuesday and used the occasion to kickstart a new scheme to tackle food poverty and help cut the millions of tonnes of discarded food at the same time.
US set to take action to win China's cooperation o...
The Biden administration is set to remove restrictions on China's Institute of Forensic Science to convince Beijing to step up cooperation. Biden will discuss the issue with China's President Xi at the APEC forum.
Instant view: Cooler October US CPI raises confide...
U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in October amid lower gasoline prices, and underlying inflation showed signs of slowing, supporting views that the Federal Reserve was probably done raising interest rates.
Wolves hold off Warriors for 6th straight win | Re...
Anthony Edwards scored eight of his team-high 33 points in the final 2:28, and the Minnesota Timberwolves posted a 116-110 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night in San Francisco.
NBA roundup: 76ers get 50 from Tyrese Maxey, stomp...
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points and Joel Embiid collected 37 points and 13 rebounds to fuel the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 137-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.
UK PM Sunak appoints Victoria Atkins as new health...
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday appointed Victoria Atkins, formerly Financial Secretary to the Treasury, as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social care as part of a reshuffle of his senior team of ministers, his office said.
Mbappe hat-trick lifts PSG to the top | Reuters...
Kylian Mbappe grabbed a hat-trick as Paris St Germain moved top of Ligue 1 with a 3-0 victory at fourth-placed Reims on Saturday.
Iceland prepares for volcanic eruption in coming d...
Authorities ordered a complete evacuation of Grindavík, a fishing town of around 3,000 residents.
Lakers open tournament with impressive win in Phoe...
LeBron James scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, D'Angelo Russell added 19 points with nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a three-game losing streak with a 122-119 victory over the host Phoenix Suns in the NBA in-season tournament opener for both teams on Friday.
Real Madrid beat Braga 3-0 to clinch Champions Lea...
Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo scored as Real Madrid cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games remaining after a 3-0 victory over Portuguese side Braga on Wednesday.
Without A Fight wins Melbourne Cup as jockey Zahra...
Without A Fight won the 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, with jockey Mark Zahra celebrating back-to-back triumphs in Australia's most prestigious race.
Trump's daughter worried he was not wealthy enough...
As Donald Trump sought to buy a golf course, his daughter expressed concern that he was not wealthy enough.
Dortmund beat Newcastle 2-0 to take control of Gro...
A dominant Borussia Dortmund scored once in each half to beat Newcastle United 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday and provisionally take over the lead in Group F with two games remaining.
Wasteful Real Madrid held to goalless draw by Rayo...
Real Madrid spurned several chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Rayo Vallecano on Sunday to leave them second in the table behind Girona.
Dazzling Doku drives Man City to 6-1 win over Bour...
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku scored and created two more goals in seven blistering first-half minutes before adding two more assists in the second period as the champions hammered Bournemouth 6-1 to go top of the Premier League on Saturday.
Blackhawks get off to quick start to top Panthers ...
Nick Foligno, Nikita Zaitsev and Taylor Hall scored first-period goals, and Petr Mrazek made 38 saves to boost the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-2 win against the Florida Panthers on Saturday.
Nepal earthquake kills at least 128, toll could ri...
At least 128 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot, officials said on Saturday, as houses in the area collapsed and buildings as far as New Delhi in neighbouring India shook.
Hezbollah tells U.S. to halt Israel's Gaza attack ...
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah warned the United States on Friday that preventing a regional conflict depended on stopping the Israeli attack on Gaza, and said there was a possibility of fighting on the Lebanese front turning into a full-fledged war.
Liverpool to play West Ham, Chelsea to battle Newc...
Nine-times winners Liverpool will play West Ham United at home in the League Cup quarter-finals after the Reds knocked out Bournemouth and the Hammers eliminated Arsenal in last-16 matches on Wednesday.
Lakers blow late lead, still beat Clippers in OT |...
LeBron James scored 35 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an early 19-point deficit and ended an 11-game losing streak against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers with a 130-125 overtime victory Wednesday.
WeWork shares sink to record low on reports bankru...
WeWork shares tanked nearly 50% to a record low on Wednesday following media reports that the flexible workspace provider was planning to file for bankruptcy as early as next week.
Gauff 'feeling the love' in Cancun after maiden WT...
U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff said she was "feeling the love" in rainy Cancun after her 6-0 6-1 demolition of Ons Jabeur in her first group stage match of the WTA Finals on Monday.
NBA roundup: Malik Monk delivers in OT as Kings ed...
Malik Monk saved 11 of his 22 points for overtime, Kevin Huerter drilled a key 3-pointer with 32 seconds to go and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 132-127 on Sunday night.
Unbeaten India heap more misery on holders England...
India maintained their unbeaten streak at the 2023 World Cup with a 100-run victory in a low-scoring contest against holders England, who are facing a premature exit following their fifth defeat in six group matches on Sunday.
Musk says Starlink will provide Gaza connectivity ...
Elon Musk said on Saturday that SpaceX's Starlink will support communication links in Gaza with "internationally recognized aid organizations", prompting Israel's communication minister to say Israel would fight the move.
Brentford stun Chelsea in 2-0 win at Stamford Brid...
Brentford snatched a 2-0 win away at Chelsea on Saturday as the expensively assembled Blues failed to turn possession into goals once again and were punished by a thumping header from defender Ethan Pinnock and a last-minute breakaway goal by Bryan Mbeumo.
Tottenham go five points clear with 2-1 win at Pal...
Tottenham Hotspur opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace as their unbeaten start to the season continued on Friday.
Knicks face Pelicans to complete back-to-back road...
The New York Knicks' busy start to their season extends one more day before finally offering them a breather.
Bayern crush Darmstadt 8-0 with Kane hat-trick ami...
Bayern Munich pulverised Darmstadt 98 8-0 on Saturday with a Harry Kane hat-trick and all the goals coming in the second half to go top of the Bundesliga, as keeper Manuel Neuer's injury comeback was overshadowed by a record three red cards.
South Korean night-life district mourns dead a yea...
A year after 159 Halloween revellers were killed in a crowd crush in South Korea, the capital's night-life district of Itaewon was quiet on Saturday, the area's usual festivities replaced by mourning for those died.