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Tired, traumatised Lebanese fear new Israel-Hezbollah war
Lebanese businessman Anis Rubeiz has lived through conflict and crisis in his country but now sees no hope as all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah appears closer than ever.
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South Korea surges in UN innovation index
South Korea made the biggest jump among the world's 10 most innovative economies in the UN's annual rankings published Thursday, alongside a gloomy global outlook for innovation investment.
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Chloe's see-through look may not be for Kamala
Designer Chemena Kamali -- who dressed Kamala Harris for the Democratic Convention in August -- turned heads at Paris Fashion Week Thursday with a line of lacy transparent looks the US presidential hopeful may be a little more shy about trying.
Top-ranked Sinner fights back to launch China Open title defence
World number one Jannik Sinner fought back to launch the defence of his China Open title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over 28th-ranked Chilean Nicolas Jarry on Thursday.
'Catastrophic' Hurricane Helene races towards Florida
Hurricane Helene was set to slam into the Florida coast as a "catastrophic" Category 4 storm Thursday, the US weather service said, threatening up to 20 feet (six meters) of deadly ocean surge and pummeling winds as residents rushed to get out of harm's way.
Ex-Harrods owner Al-Fayed presided over 'toxic culture': managing director
Harrods' managing director on Thursday said his former boss Mohamed Al-Fayed, who is accused of sexual assault by dozens of women, presided over a "toxic culture of secrecy, intimidation, fear of repercussion and sexual misconduct".
Marseille Ligue 1 title hopes 'not serious' despite dream start
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi says his side targeting the Ligue 1 title would "not be serious", despite a fast start that has kept them level on points with Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco at the top of the table.
Floods threaten Niger's historic 'gateway to the desert'
Its winding allies, ancient mosque and ochre earthen houses helped bestow on Agadez its UNESCO World Heritage status, but the town in Niger is now under threat from flooding.
Federal agents raid New York mayor's residence after indictment
US federal agents raided the official residence of New York Mayor Eric Adams early Thursday ahead of the expected announcement of criminal charges against the former city cop once touted as a rising Democratic Party star.
Coco Gauff looks to 'reset, refresh' after naming new coach
Coco Gauff hopes to "reset" and "refresh" after bringing in a new coach following the end of her 14-month partnership with Brad Gilbert.
'It can happen to anybody': Survivors of drug-resistant superbugs
It can start during the most commonplace of incidents, such as slipping in the bathroom or injuring a shoulder playing baseball.
Derrick Rose, youngest ever MVP in NBA, to retire
American basketball player Derrick Rose, the youngest ever NBA player to win the MVP award, announced his retirement on Thursday after 16 seasons.
Chandimal century powers Sri Lanka to 306-3 against New Zealand
Dinesh Chandimal's century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 306-3 at stumps on Thursday's opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.
Radiohead reworks Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' for new stage production
Shakespeare will meet Radiohead in a new stage production of "Hamlet" due to premiere next year, set to a reworked version of the band's "Hail to the Thief" album.
Hong Kong outlet Stand News editor jailed for sedition
A Hong Kong judge on Thursday jailed a former chief editor of pro-democracy news outlet Stand News for sedition, handing down a 21-month prison term in the landmark case.
Biden announces surge in Ukraine military aid ahead of Zelensky visit
US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a "surge" in assistance to Ukraine, including nearly $8 billion in military aid and new long-range munitions, ahead of a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
China economy hopes boost global equities
Chinese stocks surged and major European indices mostly rallied Thursday as China signalled further stimulus measures aimed at lifting the world's second-biggest economy out of the doldrums.
Ubisoft shares sink after 'Assassin's Creed' delay
Shares in French video game giant Ubisoft plunged nearly 20 percent Thursday after it dropped its profit targets following a delay to its latest "Assassin's Creed" title.
France's Jaminet back training with Toulon despite suspension
France full-back Melvyn Jaminet returned to training with club Toulon this week despite his lengthy suspension for making racist comments on social media earlier this year.
Derby delight rejuvenates AC Milan as Serie A's title race stalls
AC Milan go into Friday night's clash with Lecce with a spring in their step and the Serie A summit in their sights after kick-starting their season with victory in the Milan derby.
Bagnaia plots 'aggressive' bid to close MotoGP lead in Indonesia
Francesco Bagnaia said Thursday he plans to challenge MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin with an aggressive strategy at this weekend's Indonesia Grand Prix as he tries to chip away at the Spaniard's 24-point lead.
All Blacks winger Fainga'anuku to leave Toulon for Crusaders
Toulon assistant coach Andrea Masi said on Thursday they are "extremely disappointed" to be losing New Zealand winger Leicester Fainga'anuku at the end of the season.
Pope Francis deplores 're-emergence' of war, in Luxembourg visit
Pope Francis kicked off a four-day visit to Luxembourg and Belgium Thursday with an appeal for international diplomacy and negotiations amid flaring conflicts across the globe.
Fritz loses on day of shocks at Japan Open
US Open finalist Taylor Fritz crashed out of the Japan Open in the first round on Thursday and Frances Tiafoe and Stefanos Tsitsipas joined him on a day of shocks in Tokyo.
Chandimal century powers Sri Lanka to 194-2 against New Zealand
Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 194-2 at tea on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand on Thursday.
Israel vows to keep fighting Hezbollah 'until victory'
Israel flatly rejected on Thursday a push led by key backer the United States for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, as it vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants "until victory".
German economy to shrink again in 2024: think tanks
Germany's economy is expected to shrink slightly in 2024, leading economic institutes said on Thursday, as the traditional manufacturing powerhouse continues to stagnate.
Air strikes in Khartoum as Sudan army attacks paramilitary positions
Air strikes and shelling rocked Khartoum on Thursday as the army attacked paramilitary positions throughout the Sudanese capital, eyewitnesses and a military source told AFP.
Hong Kong's New World Development replaces CEO Adrian Cheng
Hong Kong property behemoth New World Development announced Thursday that its chief executive officer Adrian Cheng has been replaced, as the firm reported an annual loss of over US$2.5 billion.
Swiss central bank cuts rate again amid strong franc worries
Switzerland's central bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point for the third time this year, citing the strong Swiss franc and lower inflationary pressure.
Germany's BASF to focus on 'core units' in major overhaul
German chemicals giant BASF said Thursday it would focus on cost cutting and strengthening its "core businesses" in the years ahead as it unveiled details of a major overhaul.
China on 'high alert' after Japan warship sails through Taiwan Strait
China's military was on "high alert" Thursday and Beijing said it had lodged a complaint with Tokyo after a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time.
China admits economy facing new 'problems', vows to fix property sector
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders admitted Thursday that the world's number two economy was facing new "problems" and vowed to resolve a long-running crisis in the housing sector.
Tiafoe, Tsitsipas lose in Japan Open first round
US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe and fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas both exited the Japan Open in the first round on Thursday, while champion Ben Shelton advanced.
Tired Pope Francis begins four-day Luxembourg-Belgium trip
A visibly tired Pope Francis arrived in Luxembourg on Thursday, kicking off a four-day visit to the small nation and neighbouring Belgium that follows a gruelling Asia-Pacific trip.
China insists nuclear stance defensive after 'routine' ICBM launch
China said on Thursday that its launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean was "legitimate and routine", insisting that its nuclear stance remained defensive after the rare test prompted an outcry from countries in the region.
China 'highly vigilant' after Japan warship sails through Taiwan Strait
China said Thursday it was "highly vigilant" and had lodged a complaint with Tokyo after a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time.
Good vibes: Dutch takeaway firm expands to sex toy delivery
Vibrator with your vindaloo? An Amsterdam-based takeaway firm is adding sex toys to their delivery service for customers who fancy a happy ending to their meal.
Stock markets boosted by China hopes, tech rally
Hong Kong and Shanghai led another rally across markets on Thursday as China unveiled further economy-boosting measures following a raft of stimulus this week.
Chandimal passes 50 as Sri Lanka reach 102-1 at lunch in NZ Test
Dinesh Chandimal scored a half-century to help Sri Lanka reach 102-1 at lunch on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand in Galle on Thursday.
Japanese court acquits longest-serving death row prisoner
The world's longest-serving death row prisoner was acquitted on Thursday, more than half a century after his murder conviction, when a Japanese court ruled that evidence had been fabricated.