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Worries for Japan economy after election shock
Political uncertainty after Japan's election shock risks slowing economic reforms, pushing up government spending and even holding up the Bank of Japan's exit from its outlier monetary policy, economists said.
Israel short on soldiers after year of war
More than a year into the Gaza war, the Israeli army's reservists are exhausted and it is struggling to recruit soldiers just as it opens a new front in Lebanon.
Volkswagen profit plunges on high costs, Chinese slump
Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen reported a 64-percent drop in third-quarter net profit Wednesday, as it struggles with high costs and slowing sales in China.
Three-person crew enters China's Tiangong space station
Three Chinese astronauts including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday following an early morning launch into orbit.
De Zorzi out for 177 as S.Africa power to 413-5 against Bangladesh
Tony de Zorzi's commanding innings ended on 177 Wednesday as South Africa powered to 413-5 at lunch against Bangladesh on day two of the second and final Test.
'CEO of supercute': Hello Kitty turns 50
Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- still making millions for her Japanese creators.
Australia head coach McDonald handed new deal until 2027
Andrew McDonald will remain Australia's head coach until at least the end of 2027 after having his contract extended, cricket officials said Wednesday.
Visual artist grabs 'decisive moment' to nurture Chad art scene
At a repurposed restaurant, now a newly opened gallery, Chadian visual artist Doff showcases his art made from rusty Kalashnikov shells -- and supports aspiring young artists in the Sahel country's nascent art scene.
Industrial slump leaves Germany on brink of recession
German output likely contracted again in the third quarter as an industrial slump drags on, official data is expected to show Wednesday, tipping Europe's largest economy into recession.
'I'm terrified': French auteur Audiard hits Oscars trail for 'Emilia Perez'
His film "Emilia Perez" won multiple prizes at Cannes, and was snapped up by Netflix. Now French director Jacques Audiard is steeling himself for the next, arduous stage -- a glitzy yet grueling campaign as an Oscars frontrunner.
New Indonesia defence chief harks back to dictator's rule
When riots broke out in Indonesia's capital in 1998 leading to dictator Suharto's downfall, activists were detained, women raped, and stores owned by ethnic Chinese ransacked in unrest many say was stoked by the army.
In Tennessee, the despair of gun control advocates
After a deadly school shooting in the southern US state of Tennessee last year, Democratic voters, lawmakers, and even some Republican mothers called for stricter gun control laws.
US economy's solid growth unlikely to register at ballot box
The US economy is set to report another quarter of solid growth Wednesday, less than a week before the presidential election, but analysts say it remains unclear if positive data can sway inflation-weary voters.
'A treasure': Japan's Ohtani a hometown hero win or lose in World Series
Shohei Ohtani is "a treasure" and "above the clouds" in his hometown in Japan where fans met Wednesday thousands of miles from Yankee Stadium to watch their hero try to seal baseball's World Series.
Botswana votes with ruling party seeking to extend six decades of power
Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana voted in general elections Wednesday with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
Bitcoin close to record as cautious markets eye US election
Bitcoin was close to $73,000 in early Asian trade Wednesday, approaching a record high with investors keeping a cautious eye on the US presidential election.
Hometown hero Volpe lives dream with grand slam for Yankees
Anthony Volpe grew up in New York in a family with New York Yankees season tickets so to smash a grand slam in a Yankees' World Series victory was a dream come true.
Rested relief pitchers please Roberts even after Dodgers defeat
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts rested his top relief pitchers in an 11-4 World Series loss to the New York Yankees and that might be the key to an eventual title.
UK's Labour govt prepares to deliver decisive first budget
Britain's new Labour government unveils its first budget on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning of tax rises and public spending cuts as he focuses on long-term growth.
Beijing files WTO complaint over EU's new taxes on Chinese EVs
Beijing said Wednesday it had lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.
Volpe's grand slam helps Yankees avoid World Series sweep
Anthony Volpe smashed a grand slam as the New York Yankees avoided being swept in the World Series on Tuesday with an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Taiwan battens down for Super Typhoon Kong-rey
Taiwan suspended work and classes on some outlying islands and fishers secured their boats Wednesday as authorities warned approaching Super Typhoon Kong-rey could trigger landslides.
MotoGP world title in sight as Martin, Bagnaia set for Sepang duel
Jorge Martin and Italy's Francesco Bagnaia go into battle this weekend at Sepang in Malaysia with the MotoGP world championship crown within the Spaniard's reach.
'New wave' as start-up sweeps up Thai ocean plastic
As a long-tail boat arrives at a fishing village on the southern Thai island of Koh Chang, residents gather to sell their wares -- not seafood, but plastic.
Manchester United target Amorim says 'nothing decided yet'
Ruben Amorim said Tuesday that "nothing is decided yet" after Manchester United made the Sporting Lisbon coach their top target to replace sacked manager Erik ten Hag.
Botswana votes with ruling party aiming to extend six decades of power
Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana votes in general elections Wednesday, with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
How harmful are microplastics to human health?
Microplastics have been found throughout the human body -- including inside lungs, blood and brains -- and while it is not yet clear how harmful they are to our health, some researchers are sounding the alarm.
Are bioplastics really the wonder alternative to petro plastics?
Alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics are emerging, made from everything from banana leaves to tomato skins, especially for food packaging.
EU's extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs angers Beijing
The EU's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars prompted anger from Beijing on Wednesday, after an anti-subsidy probe concluded China's support undercut European automakers.
Rumble in the Jungle remembered after 50 years
Alfred Mamba was just 12 when boxing great Muhammad Ali descended on Kinshasa, at that time the capital of Zaire, in October 1974 in a bid to regain his heavyweight title.
Trump risks backlash with anti-trans ads targeting Harris
Anti-trans ads targeting Kamala Harris are flooding the airwaves in the closing stretch of a nail-biting US election, as Donald Trump seeks to win over undecided voters with a divisive strategy that experts warn could backfire.
Alzheimer's patient 'relieved' at Quebec's assisted suicide policy shift
Sandra Demontigny was afraid of being a prisoner in her own body: a 45-year-old diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, she worried about losing control of her life and burdening those she loves for years.