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Oil prices, US inflation stoke Fed hike worries
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Macau to hold closed-door trial in first national security case
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Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says Alonso
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Philippines recovers 30 bodies from ferry after blaze
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US inflation steady in August, fueling Fed rate hike expectations
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Relative of 9/11 victim unleashes searing attack on Saudi Arabia
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United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe
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Russell edges Antonelli in accident-free opening practice in Madrid
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New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
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Sweden's outgoing PM wants to 'make Sweden great again'
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Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping
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Fenced off: Thailand builds border wall after Cambodia clashes
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Russia rolls out long-delayed 5G, but not for iPhones
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Pakistan's Masood frustrates England's victory push in 3rd Test
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to 7th province
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Revitalised Isak in a 'good place' at Liverpool: Iraola
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Turning up the heat: Arteta reveals 'challenges' for Arsenal stars
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Arsenal boss Arteta 'very surprised' at Jesus blast over Barcelona move
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F2 crash in Madrid underlines fears over 'riskiest track'
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Czech antitrust office lets Turkey's Pegasus Airlines buy Smartwings
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Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministry
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Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby
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Investors on edge as energy costs, surging bond yields roil markets
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Philippine Coast Guard finds bodies aboard ferry after blaze
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JUMO and Standard Bank launch Social Finance Framework to scale inclusive finance in Africa
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UK lawmakers to vote again on failed assisted dying bill
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Doomsday tech: could AI really kill us all?
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India welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for BRICS summit overshadowed by war
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Yemen's Houthis complete takeover of Bab al-Mandab area: govt official to AFP
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Italian feminist fighter Emma Bonino dies
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Toronto film festival kicks off with ode to political activism
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White blazers, pink ties as North Koreans land in Japan for Asian Games
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French comedy show 'Call my agent' makes film comeback
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Stocks tumble as oil and inflation worries fan rate hike bets
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Indonesia seeks to bring back baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India
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Tiny Elversberg 'leave Earth's orbit' as Bayern come to town
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World Cup winner Juan Mata hangs up boots at Melbourne Victory
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Indonesia to bring back baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India
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From potato chips to silicon chips: lobbies cover all in Brussels
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Business booms as lobbyists push 'priorities' in EU capital
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Fast-pace dance takes I.Coast's working-class streets by storm
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All Blacks coaching great Steve Hansen joins rugby league side Manly
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Putin in India for BRICS summit overshadowed by war
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'Desperate' Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina
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No jet lag for 49ers as Purdy routs Rams in Australia
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Rybakina rallies to beat Gauff, book US Open final with Sabalenka
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Mourinho seeking 'killer' Vinicius as Real Madrid face Rayo
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Manchester derby poses Maresca's first big test, Chelsea aim to end Hull Honeymoon
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Vance assails Democratic 'hatred' in fiery US midterm pitch
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It's all coming back: Celine Dion fans gear up for Paris return
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Dublin violence motivated by hate: Irish PM
Rioters who torched vehicles and looted shops in Dublin following a knife attack outside a school brought "shame" on Ireland, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday, condemning the worst violence in decades which authorities blamed on right-wing groups.
S. Africa's Pistorius in fresh parole bid a decade after murder
South Africa's ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius on Friday sought early release from prison, a decade after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, despite her mother telling his parole hearing that he had "not been rehabilitated".
In Nigeria's Muslim north, sharia police change tack on influencers
Tiktoker Murja Kunya once ran afoul of sharia police in Nigeria's northwest city of Kano, where "hisbah" units enforce Islamic law that runs alongside common law.
Meals to woof down at Italy's first dog restaurant
Pepe's meal is so good he licks the plate clean. In any other Rome establishment, slobbering on one's chicken and mashed potato would be frowned upon -- but this is "Fiuto", Italy's first dogs' restaurant.
S. Africa's Pistorius in fresh parole bid decade after murder
South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius could be granted early release from prison on Friday, a decade after he killed his girlfriend in a crime that gripped the world.
'Repressive state': climate activists fear COP28 clampdown in UAE
Rights groups are preparing for the COP28 climate talks in the United Arab Emirates with trepidation, fearing surveillance and detention under the oil-rich monarchy's strict criminal justice system.
US economic uncertainty means bigger 'Black Friday' discounts
The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."
Spanish prosecutors seek 9-year jail term for ex-Brazil star Alves
Spanish prosecutors are seeking a nine-year jail term for former Brazil star Dani Alves who is accused of raping a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.
New York mayor denies sex assault claim amid flurry of last-minute suits
New York City mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a female coworker 30 years ago, US media reported Thursday, as the northern state sees a flurry of such suits filed ahead of a statute of limitations deadline.
Fear, anger but also support for Wilders among Dutch Muslims
Dutch Muslim community leaders voiced anger, fear, and defiance after the election victory of anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders, but on the ground the picture seemed more nuanced, with many even expressing support because of his economic policies.
Speed limit cut and car-sharing coming for jammed Paris ring road
Paris will set a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour (30 mph) on the French capital's congested ring road and add a car-sharing lane after next year's Olympic Games, city hall said Thursday.
Kentucky train derailment spills molten sulfur, prompts evacuations
More than 15 train cars have derailed in the southern US state of Kentucky, spilling molten sulfur, sparking a fire, and prompting authorities to encourage nearby communities to evacuate on the eve of a major national holiday.
Paris transport 'will not be ready' for Olympics: mayor
The transport system in Paris will not be ready in time for the 2024 Olympic Games in the French capital, its mayor said, sparking anger Thursday from political opponents.
Ex-West Indies star Marlon Samuels banned from cricket for six years
Former West Indies star Marlon Samuels has been banned from all cricket for six years for breaching an anti-corruption code, the sport's world body said on Thursday.
'Lost diamonds': Rare Russian books stolen from European libraries
A spate of thefts of rare Russian classics worth millions of euros from libraries across Eastern Europe has left a trail that points all the way to auctions in Russia.
Klinsmann urges China to free detained S.Korea player for Christmas
South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called on the Chinese government to release World Cup midfielder Son Jun-ho in time for Christmas.
US actor Jamie Foxx, Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose accused of sexual assault
US actor Jamie Foxx and Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose were each accused of sexual assault Wednesday, part of a flurry of suits filed in New York before a statue of limitations deadline.
In Gaza, dozens of unidentified bodies buried in 'mass grave'
The bodies of dozens of unidentified people were buried on Wednesday in a mass grave at a cemetery in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Car blast shuts down US-Canada border crossing
US terrorism investigators deployed Wednesday after a car erupted into a fireball at a US-Canada checkpoint, triggering border closures on one of the busiest travel days in the American holiday calendar
Venezuela accuses Peru of 'kidnapping' football team in post-match spat
Venezuela on Wednesday accused the Peruvian government of "kidnapping" its national football team, accusing Lima of refusing to allow the team's aircraft to refuel after a 1-1 draw between the two teams in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose accused of sexual assault: filing
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 1989, according to a court filing seen by AFP on Wednesday.
Pistorius lawyer eyes 'immediate release' if parole granted
Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius said on Wednesday they hope the former South African Paralympic champion who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend a decade ago will be released immediately if granted parole later this week.
The fallen kings of crypto
Binance boss Changpeng Zhao has become the most powerful cryptocurrency figure to fall in a two-year period chaotic even by the standards of the notoriously volatile industry.
Deal deluge: Black Friday kicks off US holiday shopping season
Once again, US retailers are gearing up for "Black Friday," the annual shopping extravaganza that kicks off the holiday gift-giving season with price discounts and chaotic crowds.
Binance to pay billions in US in money laundering case, CEO resigns
Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to US money laundering charges, in a deal that will see the cryptocurrency exchange he founded pay over $4 billion in penalties.
Far-right fans controversy after French teen killed at village party
The killing of a teenager by unknown attackers during a village dance party has sparked shock and political controversy in France, with the far-right on Tuesday branding the assault as anti-white racism.
More than 200 mobsters get over 2,000 years in historic Italian mafia trial
An Italian court on Monday convicted more than 200 mobsters and their white-collar helpers, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.
Hundreds get hard time in historic Italian mafia trial
An Italian court on Monday convicted more than 200 mobsters and their white-collar helpers, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.
Hundreds found guilty in historic Italian mafia trial
An Italian court on Monday convicted and sentenced around 200 mobsters and their white-collar helpers, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.
Indian rescuers to dig new shaft for 41 men trapped for 9 days
Indian rescuers were battling Monday to free 41 men trapped in a road tunnel for nine days, as they prepared to dig an entirely new shaft after previous efforts failed.
'City of jinn': magical myths haunt ancient Omani oasis
Deep in Oman's parched interior, the ancient oasis town of Bahla abounds with myths of camel-eating, fire-mouthed hyenas and men turning into donkeys -- a reputation for magic and mystery that persists to this day.
Shakira in the dock in Spanish tax fraud case
Colombian superstar Shakira goes on trial in Barcelona on Monday in a tax fraud case, with Spanish prosecutors seeking a jail term of over eight years for the Grammy-winning singer.