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Indonesia's government is resisting growing pressure to declare a national disaster over devastating floods that killed hundreds of people and laid waste to parts of Sumatra island.

KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for special festive buckets of deep-fried chicken and other treats.

England captain Ben Stokes has backed "incredibly talented" Will Jacks to shine following his surprise selection for the day-night second Ashes Test starting at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday.

England cricket captain Ben Stokes said Wednesday the sudden death of former batsman Robin Smith at the age of 62 "hits you hard".

The Oklahoma City Thunder staved off a ferocious Golden State Warriors fightback to bag their 13th consecutive win on Tuesday, pulling away 124-112 in their heavyweight NBA showdown.

A five-wicket haul by Jacob Duffy gave New Zealand a 64-run first-innings lead over the West Indies with the tourists all out for 167 in the first Test on Wednesday.

Sri Lankan authorities said Wednesday they would need some $7 billion to rebuild homes, industries and roads destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah, which has left at least 465 people dead so far.

Josh Inglis is expected to come into Australia's batting line-up for the second Ashes Test on Thursday as speculation grows that captain Pat Cummins might make a shock comeback in Brisbane.

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation has hit a decade-record level, the United Nations warned Wednesday, with early indications its heroin output is now being trafficked to Western markets.

Officials in Indonesia and Sri Lanka battled Wednesday to reach survivors of deadly flooding in remote, cut-off regions as the toll in the disaster that hit four countries topped 1,300.

Jaylen Brown finished with 42 points as the Boston Celtics came from behind before holding off a late charge from the New York Knicks to seal a 123-117 victory on Tuesday.

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared.

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has reset his goals after completing golf's career grand slam in April and on Wednesday said it was now about chasing the biggest trophies at sacred venues.

New Zealand took three wickets in four overs, including the heroic Shai Hope, as the West Indies were 120-5 at tea, still 111 in arrears on day two of the first Test in Christchurch on Wednesday.

Defiant England captain Ben Stokes says he will not allow intense media attention stop him enjoying Australia, calling it preferable to being back home where it is "miserable, freezing cold and dark" at this time of year.

A series of investigations into exploitative work conditions within fashion subcontractors has roiled Italy's luxury industry, with the government decrying attacks on "Made in Italy".

A doctor who supplied "Friends" star Matthew Perry with ketamine in the months before he fatally overdosed, is to be sentenced in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup -- the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held -- takes place in Washington on Friday with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.

A former Honduran president convicted of helping to smuggle 400 tons of cocaine into the United States has left prison after being pardoned by President Donald Trump, his wife said Tuesday.

Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Shai Hope steadied the West Indies with an unbeaten half-century stand as tourists were 68-2 at lunch on day two of the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Wednesday.

DOHA, QA / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / Visit Qatar presents one of the world's most celebrated composers and pianists, Ludovico Einaudi, to perform live in Doha on 9 January 2026 at the iconic Katara Amphitheatre. Doors open at 20:00 for an evening promising an extraordinary blend of emotion, artistry, and world-class music. Tickets are available at: https://doha.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/102626/ludovico-einaudi

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / Camino Minerals Corporation (TSXV:COR)(OTC:CAMZF) ("Camino" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the receipt of the sixth, and final, CAD$1.5 million payment from its exploration partner Nittetsu Mining CO., Ltd. ("Nittetsu"), marking the successful completion of Nittetsu's earn-in expenditure requirements under the earn-in agreement dated June 13, 2023 ("Earn-In Agreement") (see news release dated June 14, 2023). Following the conclusion of the current drilling program at the Los Chapitos Copper Project ("Los Chapitos" or the "Project") in Peru, the Project will be formally converted into a joint venture, with Camino retaining a 65% participating interest, operatorship of the Project, and 50% of the life-of-mine production off-take. Los Chapitos is the second joint venture project with Nittetsu, as Camino is currently advancing the Puquios copper mine development with Nittetsu in Chile.

Video streaming giant YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia's looming social media ban for under-16s, denouncing the world-first laws as "rushed" and unrealistic.

The children of Hong Kong's jailed pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai are voicing new alarm for his health, saying his condition has continued to deteriorate.

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez once painted himself as a champion of the fight against drug trafficking only to become one of the most high-profile figures implicated in it.

Cristian Romero shinned a bizarre overhead kick past Newcastle goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in the dying moments to secure a 2-2 draw for Thomas Frank's beleaguered Tottenham on Tuesday.

Barcelona produced an impressive comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Tuesday and move four points clear at the top of La Liga.

Bayer Leverkusen have knocked Borussia Dortmund out in the last 16 of the German Cup, Ibrahim Maza scoring the only goal in a 1-0 away win on Tuesday.

Erling Haaland said he was "proud" to make history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in Tuesday's pulsating 5-4 win against Fulham.

Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in a remarkable 5-4 win against Fulham on Tuesday.

Serena Williams insisted Tuesday she had no plans to make a return to tennis after her registration with the sport's drug-testing body sparked reports of a dramatic comeback.

The defense for the 27-year-old suspect accused of killing a top health insurance executive in New York sought to exclude evidence presented by the prosecution as he appeared in court for a second day Tuesday.

Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in Tuesday's clash with Fulham.

Spain defended their women's Nations League title with a 3-0 second leg win over Germany on Tuesday, following a goalless draw last week.

Kegoratile Aphane did not flinch when the needle pierced the skin of her right buttock, injecting a yellow-coloured drug touted as a revolution that could end the HIV pandemic.

Snooker great Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out in the first round of the UK Championship on Tuesday following a 6-4 defeat by China's Zhou Yuelong.

Martin O'Neill praised Celtic players for their "terrific" response as he prepared for what will "definitely" be his final game in charge.

Wrapping up his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he would like to visit Algeria in 2026 as part of a voyage to Africa, which could be his next overseas destination.

Tiger Woods said Tuesday that recovery from his latest back surgery has not gone as quickly as he wanted, stating it was too soon to set a target date for a return to action.