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Search for missing after Nepal-Tibet floods kills at least 160
Rescue teams rushed Thursday to find hundreds of people missing on the Nepal-Tibet border in flash floods and landslides that killed at least 160 and swept away entire villages.
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Police probe 'assault allegations' after Carse's nightclub incident
Derbyshire Police are looking into "allegations of assault" following the incident that saw England fast bowler Brydon Carse handcuffed outside a nightclub over the weekend.
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England appoint Australia's Matthew Mott as white-ball coach
Matthew Mott was Wednesday named as head coach of England's men's white-ball teams on a four-year contract.
Girmay pulls out of Giro with eye injury after cork mishap
Eritrea's Biniam Girmay pulled out of the Giro d'Italia with a left eye injury he suffered after being hit by a prosecco cork while celebrating an historic stage victory, his team Intermarche said on Wednesday.
Unstoppable? Swiatek heavy favourite for second French Open title
Riding a 28-match unbeaten run into Roland Garros and a winner of her past five tournaments, Iga Swiatek is the undeniable favourite for a second French Open title in three years.
England recall Broad and Anderson for New Zealand Tests
England on Thursday recalled James Anderson and Stuart Broad, their two most successful Test wicket-takers of all time, for the opening two fixtures of a three-match series against New Zealand.
Le Mans could be breakthrough moment for women drivers: Gatting
Danish driver Michelle Gatting believes a podium finish for the all-female Iron Dames team in the historic Le Mans 24 race in June would "open doors for a new generation" of women pilots, she told AFP.
Mushfiqur milestone as Bangladesh reach 385-3 at lunch
Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das continued to dominate Sri Lanka in the first Test on Wednesday, batting unscathed through to lunch as Bangladesh edged towards a lead on the fourth day in Chittagong.
Albania's Soviet-era sub awaits its fate, refusing to sink
Retired sergeant Neim Shehaj spends his days repairing a Soviet-era submarine, a witness to Albania's tumultuous communist past that is now rusting, half-submerged, at an Adriatic naval base.
Second endangered cheetah cub dies in Iran: state media
The second of three Asiatic cheetah cubs born in captivity in Iran has died in a blow to conservation efforts for the critically endangered subspecies, state media reported Wednesday.
Fired-up Djokovic braced for Alcaraz and Nadal challenge at French Open
Novak Djokovic admits he will be fired up by the fiasco of his high-profile deportation from Australia when he targets a record-equalling 21st major on his Grand Slam return at the French Open.
Butler brings heat as Miami sink Boston in series opener
Jimmy Butler scored 41 points as the Miami Heat produced a devastating comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 118-107 in their opening Eastern Conference finals series clash on Tuesday.
Robot hives in Israel kibbutz hope to keep bees buzzing
They function as normal hives, but apiaries built at a kibbutz in Israel's Galilee are decked out with high-tech artificial intelligence systems set to ensure longevity for these vital pollinators.
Kim slams negligent officials over spiralling N. Korea Covid outbreak
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the negligence and laziness of state officials worsened the country's Covid outbreak, state media reported Wednesday, as the number of known cases crossed 1.7 million.
In New York, nail salon workers fight for their rights
They are the artisans of affordable beauty on almost every New York City street corner. But migrant nail salon workers endure low wages, poor conditions and health risks -- a reality they hope a new law will change.
Medvedev says he's no French Open favourite after comeback loss
World number two Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday ruled himself out as a title contender at next week's French Open after losing his first match back after a hernia operation.
Race satire meets teen buddy comedy in Amazon's 'Emergency'
"Emergency" begins like any coming-of-age buddy comedy. But its young heroes' night of party-hopping hi-jinks quickly takes a more serious and sinister turn -- in large part because they are Black.
All eyes on Tiger's comeback and Jordan Slam quest at PGA
Tiger Woods and his incredible injury comeback and Jordan Spieth's quest for a career Grand Slam will seize the spotlight in Thursday's opening round of the 104th PGA Championship.
One of Mexico's poorest states decriminalizes abortion
Mexico's southern state of Guerrero on Tuesday decriminalized abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, becoming the eighth region in the conservative Latin American country to do so.
Los Angeles observatory evacuated as firefighters battle blaze
A small fire broke out at a park in the heart of Los Angeles on Tuesday, causing officials to evacuate the city's historic Griffith Observatory.
Casino mogul Wynn sued for acting as agent for China
The US Justice Department sued Las Vegas and Macau casino mogul Steve Wynn Tuesday to force him to register officially as an agent for the Chinese government.
Guatemala's leader to skip Americas Summit after US sanctions
Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei said Tuesday he will skip next month's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, after Washington sanctioned his top prosecutor over allegations of corruption.
No.1 Scheffler still has major hunger after Masters win
Top-ranked Masters champion Scottie Scheffler doesn't feel any different in his first major start as a major winner, just hungry to keep his hot streak going at the PGA Championship.
Depp lawyers wrap up cross-examination of Amber Heard
Lawyers for Johnny Depp wrapped up their grilling of his ex-wife Amber Heard on Tuesday after seeking to portray her as the aggressor in their volatile relationship.
Nottingham Forest need penalties to reach playoff final
Nottingham Forest are one game away from returning to the Premier League for the first time since 1999 after edging out Sheffield United on penalties in a dramatic Championship playoff semi-final.
The 'bots' at heart of Twitter buyout row
Elon Musk's pausing of his bid to buy Twitter due to questions over "bots" has put the artificially-operated accounts at the heart of the proposed deal's latest controversy.
US State Dept creates unit to document Russian 'war crimes' in Ukraine
The US State Department announced a new unit Tuesday to research, document and publicize alleged war crimes by Russia in Ukraine.
Orioles pitcher Harvey suspended after drug admission
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended for 60 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday, three months after admitting providing banned drugs to late former Los Angeles Angels team-mate Tyler Skaggs.
Tiger rips 'polarizing' Mickelson over LIV Golf
Absence has not made Tiger Woods' heart grow fonder for Phil Mickelson.
Liverpool beat Southampton to take title race to final day
Liverpool ensured the Premier League title race will go to the final day of the season as the under-strength quadruple chasers survived a scare to beat Southampton 2-1 on Tuesday.
Prince Charles visits Canada with abuses of Indigenous in spotlight
Prince Charles on Tuesday emphasized the importance of acknowledging Canada’s past abuses of its Indigenous community and described reconciliation as "vital" as he kicked off a three-day visit together with his wife Camilla.
Medvedev rules himself out for French Open crown after comback loss
World number two Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday ruled himself out as a title contender at next week's French Open after losing his first match back after a hernia operation.
Frankfurt boosted by Lindstrom return for Europa League final
Eintracht Frankfurt received a boost on the eve of Wednesday's Europa League final against Rangers when their speedy forward Jesper Lindstrom was declared fit to play the Seville showdown.
Flight data shows China Eastern jet deliberately crashed: report
US investigators believe someone on board deliberately crashed a China Eastern flight in March, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, in what was China's deadliest air disaster in decades.