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Thailand floods affect hundreds of thousands, eight dead in Myanmar

SGFX Creates a Standout Brand Experience at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

French prosecutors seek two-year sentence for ex-minister Dati in graft case

Pope urges Europe to help combat 'deceit and lies' in international ties

Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games

Injured Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan

Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage

Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government

In kayaks or waist-deep in floodwater, shoppers return to Bangkok markets

Japanese convenience store enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment

UK police probes Iran link to air base bomb scare: media

Eala blasts into Asian Games quarters in just 55 minutes

Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson

Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting guarantees Asian Games medal

Twelve dead as Storm Ciaran batters Western Europe

At least 12 people were killed as Storm Ciaran battered Western Europe with record winds of up to 200 kilometres per hour, causing travel mayhem with closed ports and flight and rail disruptions.

Heavy rains hit final day of royal tour in Kenya

King Charles III's final day in Kenya on Friday was disrupted by heavy rains and floods as he toured the historic heart of the Indian Ocean city of Mombasa.

Nobel-winner Gurnah: UK imperial literature was openly racist

Nobel-winning writer Abdulrazak Gurnah says removing offensive words from the likes of Agatha Christie is "futile", but says Britain did produce openly racist literature during the last century of its empire.

Hobbling New Zealand backed 'to do job' against Pakistan

Daryl Mitchell on Friday backed injury-plagued New Zealand "to do a job" against Pakistan on Saturday in a World Cup clash which is key to both sides' hopes of making the semi-finals.

'Like living under Covid', say Pakistan due to 'stifling' World Cup security

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur on Friday described the tight security facing his team at the World Cup in India as "stifling", leaving players feeling as if they are "back in Covid times".

Stokes to undergo knee surgery after World Cup

England star Ben Stokes on Friday said he will undergo surgery on his troublesome knee after the World Cup and hopes to be fit for the Test series in India in January.

Australia's Cummins says faltering England still 'dangerous'

Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Friday said he was "a little bit surprised" at England's disappointing show at the World Cup but still rates them as "dangerous" opponents.

'Nothing's worked': Stokes bemoans England's woeful World Cup

England's Ben Stokes on Friday conceded that "nothing's worked" in a disastrous World Cup campaign.

Fluminense aim to topple Boca Juniors in Copa Libertadores final

Argentinian giants Boca Juniors take on Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday with the Brazilian side aiming to win South America's top club prize for the first time.

Maersk to slash 3,500 jobs as profits, revenue plunge

Danish shipping giant Maersk said Friday it would slash 3,500 jobs as net profit and revenue plunged in the third quarter due to a sharp fall in freight rates.

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