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Plans to get aid into Gaza by sea gain pace as airdrop mishap kills five
An international effort is gathering pace to get desperately needed humanitarian relief into Gaza by sea in a bid to counter overland access restrictions blamed on Israel as it battles Hamas militants.
'Imbued with flamenco': Spain's Farruquito takes Hong Kong stage
As heir to one of Spain's most renowned flamenco dynasties, dancer Farruquito pairs furious footwork with strumming syncopated beats and verve -- bringing the art form's "way of life" to global audiences.
New Zealand 43-1 at tea, trail Australia by 51 runs in 2nd Test
Australia struck early in New Zealand's second innings on Saturday as the hosts laboured to 43-1 at tea on day two of the second Test with the hosts trailing by 51 runs.
China consumer prices rise in February for first time in six months
Chinese consumer prices rose in February for the first time since August, data showed Saturday, bucking a months-long stretch of deflation that compounded the country's myriad economic woes.
Sinner, Swiatek steam ahead, Murray out at Indian Wells
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek led the charge into the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters with identical runaway scorelines on Friday.
Party with violent past reborn in Pakistan's disillusioned metropolis
A shadowy political party that ruled Karachi for more than three decades, overseeing the city's descent into a swamp of organised crime, has risen from the ashes in Pakistan's tainted elections.
Tunisian economic crisis mutes build-up to Ramadan
Tunisians are bracing themselves for more subdued celebrations during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as an economic crisis grips the North African country.
Asif Ali Zardari: 'Artful dodger' returns as Pakistan president
Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of Pakistan's slain first female premier Benazir Bhutto who has had a life storied equally by tragedy and farce, is set to become president for a second time on Saturday.
'Number one' Joshua defeats Ngannou with brutal second-round KO
Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their widely-hyped heavyweight clash on Saturday, with his promoter quickly declaring him the division's "number one" fighter.
Drones, drugs & destruction: The gangs plaguing Haiti
Haiti is no stranger to armed groups, and the gangs ravaging the country are highly organized and control vast arsenals of military weapons, presiding over a shadow economy of kidnapping for ransom and lucrative rackets.
Oscars night: five things to watch
Will "Oppenheimer" make Oscars history? Who will win the closely contested best actress race? And could Martin Scorsese go home empty-handed again?
Joshua defeats Ngannou with brutal second-round knockout
Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their heavyweight clash in the early hours of Saturday.
US senators avert partial shutdown
US senators voted late Friday to green-light a government funding package that keeps open several key departments threatened with closure this weekend, a major step toward finalizing the 2024 federal budget after months of deadlock in the deeply divided Congress.
Frustrated Murray bored with repeated retirement questions
Andy Murray has expressed frustration at repeatedly being asked about a possible retirement after laying out his end-of-career master plan only weeks ago.
Biden takes Trump fight to battleground states after blistering address
US President Joe Biden stepped up his attacks on Donald Trump Friday as he took his election message to crucial battleground states on the back of a combative, well-received State of the Union address.
Labuschagne steers Australia to 59-run lead over New Zealand
A commanding 90 from Marnus Labuschagne left Australia 59 runs ahead of New Zealand at lunch on day two of the second Test on Saturday, overshadowing a five-wicket haul by Matt Henry.
'Battle tested' USA face free-scoring Brazil in Gold Cup final
The Queens of North and South America women's football clash on Sunday as the United States face Brazil in the final of the CONCACAF women's Gold Cup.
Ailing Rybakina withdraws from Indian Wells title defense
Defending champion Elena Rybakina withdrew hours before her opening match at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Friday with a gastrointestinal illness.
Sam Altman returns to OpenAI board months after crisis
CEO Sam Altman will return to the board of OpenAI, the company said on Friday, just months after a boardroom dustup that saw him fired and rehired by the company behind ChatGPT.
Sinner, Swiatek steam into second round at Indian Wells
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek led the charge into the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters with identical runaway wins on Friday.
Patient Scheffler grabs share of lead at Bay Hill
World number one Scottie Scheffler fired a five-under-par 67 to join a six-way tie for the lead at the halfway stage of the US PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational on Friday.
'Come to Jesus': Biden frustration grows with Israel PM
With Gaza's humanitarian crisis growing more dire and his left flank in uproar, President Joe Biden is increasingly showing impatience with Israel's leader and making clear the United States will act on its own -- but few expect a dramatic break.
Guirassy scores again as Stuttgart close in on Bayern
Serhou Guirassy scored his 21st goal of the season as Stuttgart beat 10-man Union Berlin 2-0 on Friday to move one point behind second-placed Bayern Munich.
Verstappen takes Saudi pole, casts doubt on Red Bull future
Max Verstappen on Friday took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix before calling into question his future with Red Bull after his mentor was threatened with suspension in another dramatic twist in the Christian Horner saga.
Guirassy scores again as Stuttgart beat Union to close in on Bayern
Serhou Guirassy scored his 21st goal of the season as Stuttgart beat 10-man Union Berlin 2-0 on Friday to move one point behind second-placed Bayern Munich.
US coast guard investigates Los Angeles oil spill
The US Coast Guard is investigating a two-mile-long oil spill just off the California coast near Los Angeles, officials said Friday.
US senators race to avert partial shutdown
US senators were scrambling to vote by the end of Friday on a government funding package that would keep open several key departments threatened with closure this weekend after months of bitter wrangling failed to produce a 2024 budget.
US FDA approves Wegovy to cut risk of heart problems
The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for a popular anti-obesity drug to be used to prevent serious heart conditions for the first time, in a move likely to expand insurance coverage.
Red-hot Sinner rolls Kokkinakis in Indian Wells rout
Jannik Sinner dominated Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3, 6-0 to begin with a decisive win on Friday at the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters.
Verstappen defends Marko as mentor faces Horner leak probe
Max Verstappen launched a powerful defence of his mentor and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko on Friday when confronted by reports that the Austrian may face a possible suspension in the aftermath of the Christian Horner saga.
UN warns of 3,000 pregnant women in peril as gang crisis brings Haiti to 'standstill'
Up to 3,000 pregnant women in Haiti risk losing access to crucial health care, the UN warned Friday, as humanitarian conditions in capital Port-au-Prince continued to deteriorate.
Biden hits election battleground states after feisty address
US President Joe Biden took his reelection message on the road to key swing states Friday, buoyed by a combative, well-received State of the Union address that savaged rival Donald Trump.