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Warholm and Bol headline hurdling royalty on Day 7 of Tokyo worlds

'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan

Asian markets fluctuate after Fed cuts interest rates

Dodgers ponder using Ohtani as relief pitcher

US adversaries stoke Kirk conspiracy theories, researchers warn

Jimmy Kimmel show yanked after government pressure on Kirk comments

Canada confident of dethroning New Zealand in Women's World Cup semis

Australia vows to cut emissions by 62 to 70% by 2035

Japan seeks to ramp up Asian Games buzz with year to go

Judge weighs court's powers in Trump climate case

Australian scientists grapple with 'despicable' butterfly heist

As media declines, gory Kirk video spreads on 'unrestrained' social sites

Traditional news outlets were cautious not to broadcast the moment Charlie Kirk was assassinated, but it mattered little in the age of declining media influence.

Jimmy Kimmel show off air 'indefinitely' after his Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night television show has been taken off the air "indefinitely" after the host was criticized for comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, US network ABC said Wednesday.

Meta expands AI glasses line in a bet on the future

Meta showed off new smart glasses on Wednesday as it continued to bank on a lifestyle shift toward blending reality and virtual space despite the efforts inflicting heavy financial losses.

Trump's UK state visit gets political after royal welcome

After the royal hospitality and pageantry, US President Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the UK takes a serious turn on Thursday when he is hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for wide-ranging talks.

Pope Leo puts the brake on Church reforms

Pope Leo XIV sought to reassure Catholics in his first interview published Thursday that he would not change key doctrine on gay marriage and women deacons, after his predecessor's divisive papacy.

Jimmy Kimmel show off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments

ABC says Jimmy Kimmel off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night television show has been taken off air "indefinitely" after the host was criticized for comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, ABC said.

Tourists return to Peru's Machu Picchu after community protest

Tourists were back at Peru's ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu Wednesday, officials said, after a protest by residents forced the evacuation of hundreds of stranded visitors.

Simeone calls for more protection after Liverpool scuffle

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone called for managers to be offered more protection from supporter abuse after being sent off for a furious reaction towards Liverpool fans at Anfield on Wednesday.

Colombia's Restrepo aims to make history as World Athletics head

Former Colombian sprinter Ximena Restrepo has told AFP in an interview that she intends to stand to succeed Sebastian Coe and become the first woman to lead World Athletics.

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