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West Indies edge New Zealand despite Santner brilliance

French pair released by Iran await return home

German factory orders up but outlook still muted

Death toll tops 100 as Philippines digs out after typhoon

Champagne and cheers across New York as Mamdani soars to victory

Medieval tower collapse adds to Italy's workplace toll

BMW boosts profitability despite China, tariff woes

South Africa's Wiese wary of 'hurt' France before re-match

Asian markets sink as tech bubble fears grow

Beyond limits: Croatian freediver's breathtaking record

Tottenham supporting Udogie after alleged gun threat in London

Thunder roll Clippers to stay unbeaten as SGA keeps streak alive

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his remarkable scoring streak alive as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to extend their unbeaten start to the NBA season with a 126-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

In appeal, Australian mushroom murderer alleges 'miscarriage of justice'

Australian convicted murderer Erin Patterson has alleged a "substantial miscarriage of justice" took place when she was convicted for killing three people with toxic mushrooms, court documents made public on Wednesday showed.

Toyota hikes profit forecasts 'despite US tariffs'

Japanese auto giant Toyota on Wednesday hiked its operating income and net profit forecasts for the current fiscal year despite the impact of US tariffs.

Typhoon death toll soars past 90 in the Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines climbed past 90 on Wednesday as the devastating impact on hard-hit Cebu province became clearer after the worst flooding in recent memory.

Ex-France lock Willemse challenges Meafou to become 'the bully'

Former France lock Paul Willemse says his successor at international level Emmanuel Meafou can become "the bully" the team needs as Les Bleus prepare to host South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

Ukrainians to honour sporting dead by building country they 'died for': minister

Ukraine's sports minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP that despite Russian forces still occupying Ukrainian territory three years after they invaded he is focusing on helping build the country that more than 600 athletes and coaches killed in the conflict "dreamed of and died for".

At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport

At least seven people died and several more were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, exploding into flames as it crashed into businesses adjacent to the airport.

US Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump tariff powers

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs are lawful, in a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.

India's Modi readies bellwether poll in poorest state

India's poorest state Bihar goes to the polls on Thursday, and for many of its 130 million people, one issue overshadows all others: money.

Green goals versus growth needs: India's climate scorecard

India is the world's most populous country, the third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, and remains deeply dependent on polluting coal to meet soaring energy demand.

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