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G7 talks in Paris tackle unresolved global crises with questions over US approach
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies began two days of talks in Paris on Monday as they grapple with multiple unresolved global crises ... -
Manchester United concedes two goals in four minutes against Aston Villa
Man U 4, Aston Villa 4 Manchester United conceded two goals in less than four minutes against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday (yesterday, ... -
Pollock stars with 2 tries as a makeshift winger in England’s record win over Australia
Henry Pollock enhanced his growing reputation in rugby by coming on at halftime and scoring two tries in as many minutes as a makeshift winger to ... -
Far-right gunman who killed six in Polish city square dies in hospital
The 24-year-old gunman who killed six people and wounded 15 others in Krakow’s main square died in a hospital Monday, police said. Michal Oksinski died at ... -
Beijing confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting
Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir ... -
US escalates economic campaign against Cuba and targets China-based suppliers
The Trump administration late last week escalated its economic campaign against Cuba, issuing a determination that clears the path for U.S. sanctions on several crucial sectors of ... -
Liu stuns Eala to claim first career title
A merican tennis player Claire Liu, ranked No. 102 in the world, defeated second seed Alexandra Eala 6-3, 6-0 to claim the first title of her ... -
Kao Miura wins men’s figure skating title, completing Japanese sweep
Kao Miura completed a Japanese sweep with a commanding victory in the men’s program at the Cup of China on Sunday. A day after compatriot Chiba Mone won ... -
Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22
A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local ... -
Inflation, tariffs and a voter blue revolt: verdict on Trump’s economy
President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in the midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate ... -
In ‘I Play Rocky,’ a middleweight crowd-pleaser about the making of a classic
I Play Rocky,” Peter Farrelly’s comic and crowd-pleasing tale about the making of “Rocky,” might seem like a one-two punch of pure nostalgia. It’s been 50 ... -
Daddy Yankee’s first concept album is a reggaeton love letter
Four years ago, Daddy Yankee told the world he was retiring. It was a short-lived ride into the sunset for the reggaeton icon, who announced his ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo won’t play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men’s all-time ... -
Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats after earlier hoaxes
MILAN — Multiple flights in Europe were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, forcing emergency landings, searches and in several cases military escorts, in fresh disruptions ... -
Democrats win House and Senate as voters rebuke Trump and Republicans
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President ... -
China warns Philippines to be cautious over South China Sea
China said Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned his Philippines counterpart in a phone call about alleged interference in their nations’ relationship and urged the Philippines to ... -
Activist Joshua Wong awaits sentencing today
A Hong Kong court is set to hand down a sentence to pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong Thursday for his second conviction under the national security law ... -
Title-chasing McIlroy says there’s no risk playing in Abu Dhabi amid tensions in Middle East
Rory McIlroy has played down safety concerns about competing at the Abu Dhabi Championship this week, amid tensions in the Middle East that have impacted the ... -
Lyon regrets timing of coach Paulo Fonseca’s departure for Sporting
Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca is leaving to join Sporting Lisbon, the Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday. The seven-time French champion said in a statement that ... -
Player Burrage receives death threats, abuse on social media
British tennis player Jodie Burrage [AP Photo] British tennis player Jodie Burrage has received death threats and a torrent of abuse on social media after she ... -
North Korea launches missiles and protests against US claims on Binance hack
North Korea launched multiple missiles toward the sea on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, hours after Pyongyang said it saw no need to resume diplomacy with ... -
US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, official says
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets, a U.S. official said, in what appeared to be a limited operation on the eve of Tuesday’s crucial ... -
Spanish player dies from cardiac arrest after collision in second-division match
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has died after he suffered cardiac arrest from an on-field collision in a Spanish second-division match, his club said Tuesday. He ... -
After months lost at sea on a small boat, five people are rescued in Kiribati
Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot ... -
Skid resistance to improve on roads following motorcycle crash
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has pledged to improve the anti-slip performance of road markings, manhole covers, and bridge expansion joints following safety concerns raised by lawmaker ... -
China’s factory activity slips as new export orders weaken
China’s factory activity contracted in October as new export orders softened, reversing the previous month’s rebound. The world’s second-biggest economy has been facing pressure from trading ... -
From Italy to Croatia, warming threatens prized white truffles
Guided by the beam of a flashlight, Tino Marolo follows his dog Stella through the darkness of a Piedmont woodland, searching for one of Italy’s most ... -
Sovereignty regroups to win Breeders’ Cup Classic, a year after missing the race
Sovereignty surged past Knightsbridge in the stretch and held off The Puma to win the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 1 3/4 lengths on Saturday, ... -
Filipino families keep their loved ones close on All Saints’ Day
Her father may no longer be with her, but Lorita Santos keeps the memories they shared close to her heart. She was among thousands of Filipinos ... -
Korea Kim fires missile barrage toward the sea
North Korea launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Thursday, South Korea’s military said, days after the North threatened to resume front-line propaganda ... -
Second deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Spain’s second high-speed rail disaster this year, in which one train struck another from behind, killing 69 people, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of ... -
‘The Social Reckoning’ is classic Aaron Sorkin
It is unfortunate for “The Social Reckoning” that “The Social Network” exists. The latter is a modern masterpiece. The former was kind of always doomed to ... -
Nickelback is in familiar form on cameo-heavy album
Nickelback’s “Everything Under the Sun,” the Canadian rockers ‘ 11th studio album, dishes out exactly what the all-encompassing title suggests — within their familiar formula. Hard-rockin’ ... -
Serial killer linked to another teenager’s 1974 killing through DNA testing
DNA connects serial killer Ted Bundy to the death of another Utah teenager, authorities announced this week, exactly 52 years after her body was discovered in ... -
In Suriname’s rainforest, Saamaka woodcarvers face the pull of gold mining and logging
Standing atop a giant block of wood, 63-year-old Alingo Doekoe bent over and swung a traditional pick, skillfully chiseling away shards of timber. Bit by bit, ...
