World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action: UN chief
Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world on course for 2.6C warming this century, the UN warned Wednesday.
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LeBron, Sixers spoil Knicks party, Thunder top Spurs as NBA season tips off
LeBron James and his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates crashed the New York Knicks' season-opening celebrations on Tuesday, beating the defending NBA champions 106-100 on the night they raised their title banner at Madison Square Garden.
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South Korea launches new bid to guide crowd-pulling shark to sea
South Korean authorities began a new attempt Wednesday to coax a shark-turned-viral sensation back to sea, with falling temperatures in the Busan canal where it is stranded raising concerns for its survival.
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Sooryavanshi told to be patient by captain Iyer ahead of NZ series
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi "can't just walk straight into the team", India captain Shreyas Iyer said Wednesday, after calls for the teenage sensation to be unleashed for the T20 series against New Zealand starting in Christchurch this week.
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LeBron optimistic after launching Sixers era with win
LeBron James said the Philadelphia 76ers still had plenty of room for improvement after launching their NBA season with an impressive opening night victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
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As actors get more physical, Bollywood embraces intimacy coordinators
India's film industry, where scenes featuring nudity or sex often rely on improvisation and mutual trust, is gradually welcoming professionals tasked with choreographing intimacy to protect actors and ensure consent.
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Asian stocks rally as tech firms enjoy bounce ahead of key earnings
Asian markets rallied Wednesday as tech firms enjoyed a much-needed rebound, with investors taking heart from upbeat earnings that lifted sentiment ahead of a crucial reporting season.
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LeBron, Sixers spoil Knicks party as NBA season tips off
LeBron James and his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates crashed the New York Knicks' season-opening celebrations on Tuesday, beating the defending NBA champions 106-100 on the night they raised their title banner at Madison Square Garden.
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Regulator has 'power' to force Man City sale
English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) will have "absolute power" to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly, the watchdog’s chair has said.
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NFL players union wants probe into Hurts' medical care
The NFL Players Association called for an investigation into medical care for Jalen Hurts regarding blood clots on Tuesday while the league's medical director supported treatment by the Philadelphia Eagles.
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