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EU to help cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals
European cities will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under plans to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots that the European Union is to unveil Wednesday.
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The round-the-clock monitors protecting Bhutan from glacier risk
In a humble control room a few hours from Bhutan's capital, a team works around the clock to monitor the risks of the Himalayan country's rapidly melting glaciers.
Australian World Cup star Volpato fined over positive cocaine test
Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato has been fined after failing a roadside test for cocaine, police and media reports said Wednesday.
'Hell': Father of surfers killed in Mexico testifies at trial
The father of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico two years ago testified in court Tuesday that his life had been turned into hell, as the high-profile trial continued into its second day.
Sabalenka edges Noskova to keep US Open treble bid alive
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final.
Pegula outlasts Navarro to set US Open semi with Sabalenka
Jessica Pegula booked a third straight US Open showdown with Aryna Sabalenka, grinding out a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Emma Navarro on Tuesday to set a semi-final clash with the two-time defending champion.
Record rain forces Asian Games athletes to evacuate accommodation
Hundreds of Asian Games athletes in Japan were briefly evacuated from their accommodation as record rainfall lashed host city Nagoya, with competition beginning on Thursday.
Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feeds
Social media algorithms are a powerful feature of online life, serving up content to users based on their browsing habits or personal data.
NFL breaks new ground as 100,000 set to pack MCG in Australia
The growing popularity of American football in Australia will see the NFL play a regular-season game there for the first time when a sellout crowd packs into the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Tiafoe escapes Michelsen to reach US Open semi-finals
Frances Tiafoe rallied from two sets down -- and 3-0 down in the fifth set -- to edge 22-year-old Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10/6) and reach the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday.
Sabalenka edges Noskova, keeps US Open treble bid alive
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final.
Real Madrid win Champions League opener as Haaland stars for Man City
Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start on his return to the Champions League with Real Madrid on Tuesday as the Spanish giants beat Inter Milan 2-1, while Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's victory at Porto.
Pounding waves open up sinkhole in swanky Malibu
Pounding surf lashing the swanky California enclave of Malibu on Tuesday opened up a giant sinkhole on the driveway of a house reportedly belonging to US actor Nicholas Cage.
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, filed Thursday for bankruptcy protection.
Newcastle battle past Millwall to reach League Cup fourth round
Newcastle battled into the League Cup fourth round as Joe Willock's late goal sealed a bruising 1-0 win against Millwall on Tuesday.
Mourinho's Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions League opener on Tuesday.
Haaland double powers Man City to victory over Porto
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Porto.
Villa take 'big step forward' with win over Brugge
Unai Emery said Aston Villa took "one big step forward" after clinching their first win this season with a 3-2 victory at Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Tuesday.
Sabalenka survives Noskova to return to US Open semi-finals
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a break down in the final set to edge Elena Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) and reach the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday.
Yaya Toure hails 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League bow
Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure on Tuesday hailed the dawn of "a new era" as he prepares to become the first African to coach a team in the UEFA Champions League when his Slovan Bratislava side take on Paris Saint-Germain.
'South Park' changes name in dig at Trump
Animated satire "South Park" said Tuesday it was changing its name to "South America," in an apparent dig at US President Donald Trump's bid to rename swathes of the world.
Lawes and Marchant told to prove themselves in quest for England recalls
Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have been warned by a senior member of England coach Steve Borthwick's staff they will not be guaranteed a Test recall now they are both once again eligible for international duty.
Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final: Simeone
Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid are a work in progress as they aim to reach the Champions League final at their own Metropolitano Stadium, but is confident his side will improve after a slow start to the season.
Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova in a match tiebreaker on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final.
Villa end goal drought to beat Brugge in Champions League opener
Aston Villa finally ended their goal drought as they kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 win against Club Brugge on Tuesday.
McIlroy says 'we'll keep our heads down and play' in event of Trump golf visit
Rory McIlroy believes this year's Irish Open will feel "different" should US President Donald Trump make an anticipated visit to the event.
Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa dies aged 89
Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa has died aged 89, his office said Wednesday.
Sabalenka holds of Noskova to reach US Open semi-finals
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a break down in the final set to hold off Wimbledon winner Elena Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) and reach the US Open semi-finals on Tuesday.
Rangers captain Shankland sidelined for up to four months
Rangers manager Derek McInnes confirmed striker Lawrence Shankland is set to be sidelined for up to four months due to a hamstring tear that will also rule him out of Scotland's Nations League campaign.
NY failed to disclose what it knew on 'toxic air' after 9/11
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday the release of tens of thousands of documents showing the city did not disclose all it knew about air toxicity after 9/11.
Wasim Akram urges 'fair treatment' for jailed Imran Khan
Cricket great Wasim Akram has urged authorities to give Imran Khan, his jailed former captain and ex-prime minister of Pakistan, "fair treatment".
What we learned from 'lacerating' four-hour Musk documentary
A "lacerating" documentary about Elon Musk from acclaimed US director Alex Gibney premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday with one critic saying it had "thrashed" the erratic provocateur.
No. 1 in reach as Rybakina battles for US Open semi-final spot
Elena Rybakina is one win away from the world number one ranking, but the Kazakh star says her main goal in her US Open quarter-final clash with Zheng Qinwen on Wednesday is to advance toward a third Grand Slam title.