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International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise.
France's Macron in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in Mayotte Thursday to assess the devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the Indian Ocean archipelago, as rescuers race to search for survivors and supply desperately needed aid.
Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami
The deadly tsunami that swamped India's southern coast two decades ago was a one-off disaster, but storms that are growing ever more intense spark panic each time howling gales whip up waves.
Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate
The yen weakened against the dollar Thursday after the Bank of Japan kept borrowing costs unchanged, extending a retreat for the currency that came after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer rate cuts.
Asian markets track Wall St rout as Fed pares rate-cut forecast
Asian markets sank Thursday and the dollar held gains following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook and boss Jerome Powell warned officials' focus was back on fighting inflation.
With spate of lawsuits, Trump goes after US media
In his first post-election news conference, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to "straighten out" the "corrupt" US press.
On China's doorstep, Macau weaves an identity as integration looms
Seated in the audience at Macau's Dom Pedro V Theatre in the 1970s, 16-year-old Miguel de Senna Fernandes understood not a word of the "strange language" spoken on stage -- but right away he was mesmerised.
Rescuers fly in to join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
Foreign rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-rocked Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise.
Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected
A fire ripped through a karaoke bar in the Vietnamese capital, killing 11 people and injuring two others in a case of suspected arson, police said Thursday.
Verdicts awaited in rape trial that shocked France
The French man who has admitted to enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife on Thursday faces being jailed for up to 20 years as the court issues its verdicts after a three-month trial that shocked France and resonated around the world.
Blinken says Syria's HTS should learn from Taliban isolation
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday on Syria's triumphant HTS rebels to follow through on promises of inclusion, saying it can learn a lesson from the isolation of Afghanistan's Taliban.
Jesus 'back at his best' with Arsenal treble in League Cup
Mikel Arteta claimed Gabriel Jesus was "back at his best" after the Brazilian fired Arsenal into the League Cup semi-finals with a hat-trick in the 3-2 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
TikTok's rise from fun app to US security concern
As the US Supreme Court considers whether to uphold a law that could get TikTok banned in the United States, here is a look at the rise of the video-snippet social app.
Amorim tells Rashford to 'speak with the manager' over exit talk
Ruben Amorim has told Marcus Rashford he should "speak with the manager" rather than air his grievances publicly after the Manchester United forward hinted he could leave Old Trafford.
US Fed signals fewer cuts, sending stocks tumbling
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by a quarter point and signaled a slower pace of cuts ahead, triggering a sharp sell-off in the financial markets.
Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown
US president-elect Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers Wednesday to scupper a cross-party deal to avert a fast-looming US government shutdown.
US stocks tumble, dollar rallies as Fed signals fewer 2025 rate cuts
Wall Street stocks tumbled and the dollar rallied Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lowered borrowing rates again but projected fewer 2025 interest rate cuts in light of lingering inflation concerns.
Ghana's Supreme Court paves way for anti-LGBTQ law
Ghana's Supreme Court on Wednesday paved the way for a contested bill severely curtailing LGBTQ rights to become law after rejecting two bids to overturn it.
PSG win thriller in Monaco but lose Donnarumma to facial injury
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to extend their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season with a 4-2 win away to Monaco on Wednesday but lost goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to a gruesome facial injury.
Barca beat Man City to top Women's Champions League group, Arsenal stun Bayern
Holders Barcelona overcame Manchester City 3-0 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday to pip their opponents to top spot in their group.
Holders Liverpool reach League Cup semis, Arsenal advance
Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Fonseca stuns Fils on NextGen opening day
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned top seed and 2023 runner-up Arthur Fils with a five-set victory in his NextGen ATP Finals opener on Wednesday.
US Fed cuts key rate a quarter point and signals fewer cuts ahead
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point Wednesday and signaled a slower pace of cuts ahead, as uncertainty grows over inflation and President-elect Donald Trump's economic plans.
Spain targets Airbnb in illegal ads probe
Spain's leftist government on Wednesday opened an investigation into holiday rental platform Airbnb for allegedly failing to take down adverts for thousands of apartments without a tourist licence.
Mayotte hospital on life support after cyclone
The haggard faces in the wreckage-and-water-strewn corridors betrayed the nerves and exhaustion of those soldiering on at the main hospital on the French archipelago of Mayotte, ravaged by a deadly cyclone last weekend.
Barca overturn Man City to top Women's Champions League group
Holders Barcelona beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday to pip their opponents to top spot in their group.
Cute carnivores: Bloodthirsty California squirrels go nuts for vole meat
Squirrels might look like adorable, nut-hoarding furballs, but some are ruthless predators that hunt, tear apart, and devour voles.
US Fed cuts key rate a quarter point, signals fewer cuts ahead
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point Wednesday and signaled a slower pace of cuts ahead, as uncertainty grows over inflation and President-elect Donald Trump's economic plans.
France races to find survivors in cyclone-hit Mayotte
French authorities Wednesday searched for survivors and raced to supply aid as they sought to work out the full scale of the devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte.
Real Madrid outclass Pachuca to win Intercontinental Cup
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior both scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on Wednesday.
Stone tablet engraved with Ten Commandments sells for $5 million
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's announced.
Perez leaves Red Bull after season of struggles
Red Bull announced Wednesday that under-pressure Mexican driver Sergio Perez has departed the Formula One team after four seasons.