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Power cuts in -30C spark anger in Kazakhstan
The plight of a city in Kazakhstan left without heating for over a week in temperatures that dropped to minus 30 degrees Celsius (minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit) has sparked anger and highlighted the deplorable state of the country's Soviet-era infrastructure.
Kerry says US could 'tweak' green subsidies after EU anger
The United States is open to amending lucrative green subsidies that have drawn transatlantic anger for allegedly encouraging job losses in Europe, US climate envoy John Kerry said.
Yamaguchi and Tai cruise into badminton World Tour Finals decider
World champion Akane Yamaguchi on Saturday booked a ticket to the last stage of the season-ending badminton World Tour Finals in Bangkok, crushing Olympic gold medallist Chen Yufei.
Yamaguchi and Tai cruise into badminton World Tour Finals deciders
World champion Akane Yamaguchi on Saturday booked a ticket to the last stage of the season-ending badminton World Tour Finals in Bangkok, crushing Olympic gold medallist Chen Yufei.
'I decided to run': Survivors recount escape from DR Congo massacre
In a displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Eric, Samuel, Tuyisenge and Florence recounted walking for miles to flee a horrific rebel attack on their village.
Smith guides Australia to ominous lead over West Indies
Skipper Steve Smith helped steer Australia to an ominous 433-run lead over an outclassed West Indies on Saturday as the world's top-ranked team zeroed in on another commanding Test victory.
Inoue targets undisputed world bantamweight title against Butler
Japan's Naoya Inoue said Saturday that he intends to prove that he rules the bantamweight world when he faces England's Paul Butler for the undisputed title in Tokyo next week.
Lyon roars as West Indies all out for 214 in 2nd Australia Test
Two shambolic run outs and three wickets for Nathan Lyon put Australia firmly in the driving seat Saturday as the West Indies were dismissed at the dinner break on day three of the day-night second Test in Adelaide.
Bolsonaro breaks silence on election loss
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro broke his uncharacteristic silence about his electoral defeat on Friday, saying it "hurts my soul."
France face England at World Cup after Brazil crash out
Reigning champions France take on England in a World Cup knock-out match for the first time on Saturday, after favourites Brazil were dumped out in the quarter-finals to blow the tournament wide open.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed over lease violation
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai received a fresh jail sentence of five years and nine months on Saturday after being found guilty of fraud in a contractual dispute.
US sports reporter dies after collapsing at Qatar World Cup
One of America's leading soccer reporters, who made headlines when he was detained at the Qatar World Cup for wearing a rainbow shirt, died Friday while covering the quarter finals in Doha, according to his wife and the US Soccer federation.
Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, a call to arms for Ukraine
A trio representing the three nations at the centre of the war in Ukraine will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on Saturday, showing no sign of giving up the fight against Vladimir Putin and his Minsk ally.
France's Mediawan buys majority stake in Brad Pitt's Plan B
French media company Mediawan has bought a majority stake in US film star Brad Pitt's production house Plan B Entertainment, it said Friday, in a deal reportedly worth more than $300 million.
Three jailed for 30 years for drone attack on Venezuelan leader
Three people accused in a failed drone attack targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in 2018 were sentenced to 30-year jail terms, relatives said on Friday.
California dreaming: Para surf hopefuls eye Los Angeles Olympics
Under perfect California skies, Liv Stone elegantly flips her board into the hollow of a wave, perfectly executing the kind of move this disabled surfer would love to replicate at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Lima's streets tense as Peru leader hints at early elections
Peru's new president Dina Boluarte has said she will form a new government Saturday, even as demonstrators pressed on Lima streets for ex-president Pedro Castillo to be freed after an alleged failed coup bid.
Taylor Swift to make her film directing debut
Pop megastar Taylor Swift is set to direct a feature-length film, US media reported Friday.
Goalkeeper Martinez saves Argentina from World Cup heartbreak
Emiliano Martinez came to the rescue for Argentina on a remarkable night of drama by saving two Netherlands penalties in the shootout to send his country through to the World Cup semi-finals.
Ronaldo never told me he wanted to leave, says United boss
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo never told him he wanted to leave Old Trafford.
Bootleg album of jailed R&B star R. Kelly surfaces on Spotify and Apple Music: media
A previously unreleased album by disgraced US R&B singer R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year sentence for sex offenses, dropped Friday on the Spotify and Apple Music platforms, a recording that the music press described as a bootleg.
Messi slams referee after Argentina win on penalties
Lionel Messi said referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz should not have officiated Argentina's tempestuous shootout victory over the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-finals at Lusail Stadium.
Brazil crash out as Argentina survive at World Cup
Brazil crashed out of the World Cup after penalty shootout drama against Croatia on Friday while Argentina survived a furious comeback from the Netherlands to also win on spot kicks.
Creevy red-card allows Montpellier to defeat London Irish in European opener
Montpellier recovered from a 24-6 deficit to defeat 14-man London Irish 32-27 on the opening night of the European Champions Cup on Friday.
Neymar's World Cup dream slips away again, maybe for the final time
Yet another World Cup has ended in tears for Neymar, with football's most expensive player hinting he may not pull on the Brazil shirt again following a painful defeat to Croatia.
US and Russia again make deal but broader diplomacy on ice
The United States and Russia again showed they can do business with their second prisoner exchange this year but, despite some suggestions by Moscow, few expect broader diplomacy over the Ukraine war.
Argentina beat Dutch and go into semis after late night drama
Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama.
Neymar says 'no guarantee' he will play for Brazil again
Brazil star Neymar hinted he might quit international football on Friday, saying he could not "100 percent" guarantee he would play for the national team again.
Richarlison's family devastated, but 'proud' after Brazil defeat
Like millions of Brazilian families, Richarlison's loved ones were inconsolable after the team's exit from the World Cup, but fiercely proud to have witnessed the center-forward shine in Qatar.
Peru's ousted president may have been drugged: ex-aide
Pedro Castillo's former chief of staff said Friday that the Peruvian ex-president "could have been induced" by drugs to dissolve Congress and does not remember delivering the national address that led to his downfall.
Miura, Kihara strike pairs gold for Japan in Grand Prix Final
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara claimed a first pairs gold for Japan in the Grand Prix Final in Turin on Friday ahead of world champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier of the United States.
Belgium makes EU parliament arrests in Qatar corruption probe
Belgian police arrested Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili, a European Parliament vice-president, in connection with an investigation into corruption implicating World Cup hosts Qatar, the prosecutors office said Friday.