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Sea row on the menu as ASEAN leaders meet China's Li
Southeast Asian leaders will hold summit talks Thursday with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, with the disputed South China Sea on the agenda after months of escalating clashes between Beijing's vessels and Philippine and Vietnamese fishermen.
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Injured Kane won't start England's Nations League clash with Greece
England interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed Harry Kane will not be in the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece as his captain recovers from injury.
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Discord seen as online home for renegades
Known for its appeal to online renegades, chat platform Discord finds itself in the crosshairs of Turkey and Russia.
US forecasts severe solar storm starting Thursday
A massive ball of plasma and accompanying magnetic field ejected from the Sun is expected to strike Earth on Thursday morning, potentially triggering auroras as far south as Alabama, according to US forecasters.
Mozambique starts tallying votes in tense election
Mozambique began counting votes on Wednesday at the close of tense presidential and parliamentary elections expected to allow the ruling Frelimo party to extend its 49 years in power.
Zelensky moves to court European leaders in drive for military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday announced meetings this week with several European leaders as he pushes for more military aid to repel Russian forces.
Ratan Tata: Indian mogul who built a global powerhouse
Industrialist Ratan Tata, who has died aged 86, was credited with transforming India's Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate with a portfolio ranging from software to sports cars.
Rodgers rejects 'false' suggestions of role in Saleh dismissal
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday rejected reports that he played a role in the firing of the team's head coach Robert Saleh.
One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France
The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead.
Indian business titan Ratan Tata dead at 86
Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company said late Wednesday.
Lebanon facing 'catastrophic' situation as 600,000 displaced: UN
United Nations officials warned Wednesday that Lebanon was staring down a "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis as the number of internally displaced people hit 600,000 and Israel presses its offensive against Hezbollah militants.
US warns Israel not to repeat Gaza destruction in Lebanon
The United States warned Israel Wednesday against any Gaza-like military action in Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened it with "destruction" like that in the Palestinian territory.
Musk's X returns in Brazil after 40-day showdown with judge
Elon Musk's social media platform X, which was banned in Brazil for 40 days in a legal tussle over disinformation, was available again in the country on Wednesday.
Call her savvy? Harris unleashes unconventional media blitz
She loves raisin bran and exercise, and is as comfortable talking about abortion as she is about beer. Meet Kamala Harris -- or at least a rather different side that emerged in an unconventional US media blitz this week.
Lucian Freud 'masterpiece' fetches £13.9 million at London sale
A nude by Lucian Freud that took 16 months to paint sold for £13.9 million ($18.2 million) at a London auction on Wednesday, the first time the work, hailed as a "masterpiece," has come to market.
SoFi Stadium to hold next two CONCACAF Nations League finals
CONCACAF will host the next two editions of the Nations League Finals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood near Los Angeles, the confederation said on Wednesday.
McIlroy and DeChambeau set for PGA-LIV 'Showdown' in Vegas
PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler will face LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in an exhibition event in Las Vegas in December organizers announced Wednesday.
Fed minutes highlight divisions over rate cut decision
The US Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee was divided during interest rate deliberations last month, although most members ultimately voted for a half percentage-point cut, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.
Steve McQueen debuts new WWII film at London festival
Steve McQueen's latest film "Blitz" is a "sobering" reminder of war's grim realities as people increasingly "look away", the Oscar-winning director told AFP ahead of its premiere Wednesday.
Run blitz edges India and South Africa closer to World Cup semi-finals
India and South Africa piled up the two highest totals at the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday to stay on track for the semi-finals.
Zelensky to court European leaders in drive for military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday announced meetings this week with several European leaders as he pushes for more military aid to repel Russian forces.
Israel captain says 'difficult' to focus on football in time of war
Israel captain Dor Peretz says "it's very difficult" to focus on football with his country at war.
Macron to host Ukraine's Zelensky after meeting Ukrainian troops
President Emmanuel Macron will on Thursday hold talks in Paris with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, a day after he met Ukrainian troops that France is training on its territory to fight the Russian invasion, the presidency said.
Root says 'many more to get' after England Test runs landmark
Joe Root said there are "many more runs to get" after he surpassed Alastair Cook to become England's greatest Test match run-maker on Wednesday.
India pile up World Cup high to rout Sri Lanka
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana hit half-centuries as India defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs to boost their chances of making the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
One year later, Israeli hostage family learns of loss
After a year of desperately hoping for positive news or a sign of life, the family of Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi has learnt he was killed on October 7, 2023, the first day of Hamas's attack.
Texans receiver Collins, Pats' safety Peppers out for NFL clash
NFL reception yardage leader Nico Collins of the Houston Texans and New England safety Jabrill Peppers will both be absent when the clubs meet on Sunday.
Biden-Netanyahu talk as Hezbollah, Israeli forces clash
US President Joe Biden held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces exchanged fire along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Musk's X available again in Brazil after 40-day ban
Elon Musk's social media platform X, which was banned in Brazil for 40 days in a legal tussle over disinformation, was available again in Latin America's biggest country on Wednesday.
Reddy stars as India crush Bangladesh to clinch T20 series
Rookie all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy smashed 74 and took two wickets to help India thrash Bangladesh by 86 runs for a series-clinching win in the second T20 international on Wednesday.
Nobel winners hope protein work will spur 'incredible' breakthroughs
The winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work revealing the secrets of proteins through artificial intelligence said Wednesday they hoped their research would "open the door to many incredible scientific breakthroughs".
What are proteins again? Nobel-winning chemistry explained
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded on Wednesday to three scientists who have help unravel some of the enduring secrets of proteins, the building blocks of life.
Arch rivals Ghana, Nigeria drawn together in CHAN qualifying
Arch regional rivals Ghana and Nigeria were paired when the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying draw was made in Cairo on Wednesday.
AI steps into science limelight with Nobel wins
For long periods of its history, artificial intelligence has lurked in the hinterland of science, often unloved and unfunded -- but two Nobel prizes in one week suggest its time in the sunshine has finally arrived.
Trump lauds India's Modi as 'total killer'
Republican White House candidate Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "total killer" Wednesday as he discussed foreign leaders during a media blitz for the final stretch of the election campaign.
Wall Street, Europe rise as Chinese shares tumble
Shares rose on Wall Street and in Europe as investors awaited new signals on interest rates but Chinese stocks tumbled on continued disappointment over a lack of fresh stimulus in the world's second biggest economy.
Hunkering down for Hurricane Milton at Disney -- but first, a few rides
With Hurricane Milton bearing down on Florida, the state's tourism golden egg -- Disney World -- remains open Wednesday, if only for a few, wet hours.
Reddy, Rinku power India to 221-9 in second Bangladesh T20
Rookie batsman Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh smashed half-centuries to fire India to 221-9 in the second T20 international against Bangladesh on Wednesday.
Overshooting 1.5C risks 'irreversible' climate impact: study
Any breach of what climate scientists agree is the safer limit on global warming would result in "irreversible consequences" for the planet, said a major academic study published on Wednesday.
Time running out in Florida to flee Hurricane Milton
Florida residents fled -- or defied warnings and hunkered down -- in the final hours Wednesday before Hurricane Milton, a lethal Category 4 storm, pummels the Gulf Coast and tears across the state.
Demis Hassabis, from chess prodigy to Nobel-winning AI pioneer
Long before Demis Hassabis pioneered artificial intelligence techniques to earn a Nobel prize, he was a master of board games.