India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Italian feminist fighter Emma Bonino dies
Toronto film festival kicks off with ode to political activism
White blazers, pink ties as North Koreans land in Japan for Asian Games
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Indonesia seeks to bring back baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India
Indonesian authorities are working to repatriate five baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India, where they were found motherless in a forest, Jakarta's forestry ministry told AFP Friday.
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Tiny Elversberg 'leave Earth's orbit' as Bayern come to town
Four years after plying their trade in the semi-professional fourth division of German football, newly promoted SV Elversberg welcome defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Sunday.
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Critically endangered orangutan born at Madrid zoo
A critically endangered Borneo orangutan has been born at Madrid's zoo, described by keepers as strong and developing normally.
EU rejects Meta's pay-for-access remedy in WhatsApp AI chatbots probe
The EU told Meta Wednesday that charging rival AI chatbots for access to its WhatsApp platform runs against the bloc's antitrust rules, rebuffing the measure taken by the US giant in response to a probe.
Liverpool captain Van Dijk says PSG 'deserved' Champions League semi-final spot
Virgil van Dijk had no complaints after Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by title-holders Paris Saint-Germain in a defeat compounded by a serious injury to Hugo Ekitike.
England women's rugby star Kildunne reveals body issues struggle
England women's rugby star Ellie Kildunne has revealed she struggled with an eating disorder and other health issues during the coronavirus lockdown.
Pope heads to Cameroon with message of peace for conflict zone
Pope Leo XIV left Algeria on Wednesday headed for Cameroon for a four-day trip that includes a visit to the epicentre of a nearly decade-long separatist conflict, where he is due to bring a message of peace.
OpenAI announces restricted-access cybersecurity model
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI said Tuesday that it would release its latest cybersecurity model to a limited number of partners, after rival Anthropic also restricted release of a new system that uncovered thousands of vulnerabilities.
England's Stokes 'quite lucky' to be alive after facial injury
England Test captain Ben Stokes has said he feels "quite lucky" to be alive after being hit in the face by a cricket ball.
Barcelona hope young talent learn from Champions League disappointment
Barcelona's dream of Champions League glory was dashed for a second successive season but once again they will hope the bitter experience can spark their burgeoning young talent to deliver next term.
Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust
In the jagged Hindu Kush in eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men dug into the rocky bed of the Kunar River searching for a few grams of gold dust as an alternative source of income.
Double Olympic badminton champion Axelsen announces retirement
Denmark's double Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at 32 on Wednesday, saying back problems meant he could no longer "compete and train at the highest level".
Tom Cruise shares sneak peek of Inarritu comedy 'Digger' at CinemaCon
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise and Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu thrilled CinemaCon attendees on Tuesday with a sneak peek of their comedy "Digger," one of the releases highlighted by Warner Bros. at the Las Vegas industry convention.
Rosalia caps journey from student to star with Barcelona concerts
Spanish singer Rosalia spent her early years training in classrooms, rehearsal spaces and small venues across Barcelona as she developed the voice and style that would define her career.
Hamano strikes as Japan end US winning streak
Tottenham forward Maika Hamano scored the only goal as Japan ended the United States' 10-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory in a friendly in Seattle on Tuesday.
Ball hero and villain as Hornets sting Heat, Blazers eclipse Suns
LaMelo Ball was hero and villain as the Charlotte Hornets sent the Miami Heat tumbling out of the NBA play-in tournament with a thrilling 127-126 overtime victory on Tuesday.
Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika to fold over financial problems
Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika said on Wednesday that it will fold at the end of the season, becoming the second team in three years to go under because of financial problems.
Ball hero and villain as Hornets sting Heat to lift NBA postseason curse
LaMelo Ball was hero and villain as the Charlotte Hornets lifted their curse to send the Miami Heat tumbling out of the NBA play-in tournament with a thrilling 127-126 overtime victory on Tuesday.
Capcom looks to extend 'golden age' with sci-fi action game 'Pragmata'
Japanese game studio Capcom is taking a big science fiction swing this week with moon-bound action title "Pragmata", juiced by the success of hit franchises like "Resident Evil".
Pope to urge peace in Cameroon's conflict zone
Pope Leo XIV is to arrive in Cameroon on Wednesday, the second stage of an African tour shadowed by insults from US President Donald Trump and suicide attacks in Algeria on his first day.
World Cup 2026: Haiti, a ravaged nation whose heart beats for football
On a street in a suburb of Port-au-Prince, a dozen teenagers using stones for goalposts are immersed in a Sunday game of football as traffic winds around them.
'Listening bars' bloom as hottest new nightlife trend
Not quite like a gig or going clubbing, but there's a new night out spreading in cities around the world: an evening at a "listening bar".
Cinema owners welcome back an old friend as Godzilla sequel unveiled
Japan's most famous monster thundered into CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Tuesday as theater-owners got their first look at "Godzilla Minus Zero," which sees the creature rampage through New York.
Envision Pharma Group Strengthens Executive Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth, Innovation and Global Client Delivery
Two Senior Appointments Reinforce Commitment to Technology Integration and Scalable Pharmaceutical Services
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Poster Presentations featuring the latest advancements on anti-TROP2 (OBI 902) and Nectin-4 (OBI 904) ADCs, anti-TROP2/HER2 BsADC (OBI 201), anti-cMET/HER3Bs-Dual Payload ADC (OBI 221),and OBI's novel Obrion ™ ADC enabling technologies(GlycOBI ® and GlycOBI DUO ®).
Ekitike injury 'looks really bad', says concerned Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he would be surprised if Hugo Ekitike features again this season after being stretchered off in his side's Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain.
Atletico 'ready' for Champions League success at last: Simeone
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said that his team was ready to finally win the Champions League after knocking out Barcelona on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals.
Slot in the firing line as Liverpool blown away by PSG
Mohamed Salah's glorious Liverpool career will have an anti-climactic end after Paris Saint-Germain swatted aside Arne Slot's men in a meek Champions League exit that will ensure a trophyless season for the Reds.
Barcelona deserved to go through but must learn from KO: Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he believes his eliminated team deserved to progress to the Champions League semi-finals but had to learn from their 3-2 aggregate defeat by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
Konate fumes over Liverpool's rejected penalty in PSG defeat
Ibrahima Konate claimed that the decision to deny Liverpool a penalty in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain was the defining moment in their Champions League exit.
Dembele hails PSG's ability to 'suffer' in win over Liverpool
Double goal hero Ousmane Dembele hailed his Paris Saint-Germain teammates for holding on under pressure and in difficult conditions to beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final and reach the last four with a 4-0 aggregate triumph.
Atletico resist Barca comeback to reach Champions League semis
Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday's 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat.
Atletico resist Barca to reach Champions League semis
Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday's 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat.
Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis
Ousmane Dembele's double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate win for the holders.