India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Williams-Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed quarter-finals
Segner out of South Africa tour as New Zealand injuries pile up
Trump raises prospect of demolishing iconic Kennedy Center
PGA Tour to end in two-week matchplay showdown from 2028: CEO
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Williams and Alcaraz win opener at US Open mixed doubles
The superstar pairing of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning debut Tuesday, shrugging off early cobwebs in the opening round of the US Open's mixed doubles tournament.
Culture
United States of Dolly: how a country queen bridged America's divide
The death of country music icon Dolly Parton, who kept her distance from the political debates gripping America, offered a rare moment of unity to a divided nation on Tuesday.
China's silicon reckoning
Saudi Arabia’s Costly Mirage
Beijing's new Taiwan playbook
Unexpected economic twist
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Raiola angered at media reports of his death
Football "super agent" Mino Raiola shot back on Thursday at widespread media claims that he had died at the age of 54, taking to Twitter to say he was angered by the reports.
Twitter reports mixed Q1 results after Musk deal
Twitter released mixed first-quarter results Thursday, with revenues missing estimates but active users rising, three days after agreeing to be acquired by Elon Musk.
Ben Stokes: Inspirational all-rounder turned England captain
Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has long been England's go-to guy with both bat and ball. Now he has the added challenge of resurrecting the nation as a force in Test cricket.
Moderna seeks US authorization for Covid vaccine in children under 6: statement
US biotech firm Moderna said Thursday it had submitted a request for an emergency use authorization in the United States for its Covid vaccine for children aged six months to under six years.
Ben Stokes named as England Test captain
Star all-rounder Ben Stokes was named as England's new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Joe Root, who stood down earlier this month after a string of defeats.
Star all-rounder Ben Stokes named as England Test captain
Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes was named as England's new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Joe Root, who stood down earlier this month after a string of damaging defeats.
Top seed Yamaguchi survives to reach Asia Championships quarters
Top seed Akane Yamaguchi was given a scare by 317th-ranked qualifier Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi before battling into the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships on Thursday.
Paris officer charged over fatal election night shooting
A French policeman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after shooting dead a driver who sought to evade police and a passenger in Paris Sunday, hours after Emmanuel Macron celebrated re-election nearby, a judicial source said.
Black coaches all too rare in Brazilian football
Pele, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Neymar: Brazil has a long list of legendary black and mixed-race football stars. But the coach's bench remains a largely white domain.
PGA Tour winners Im, Kim go for Asiad gold - and military exemption
Multiple PGA Tour winners Im Sung-jae and Kim Si-woo will tee up for South Korea at this year's Asian Games in China, where gold medals could potentially spare the pair from compulsory military service.
Colombian soldiers confess murders to victims' families
Rural peasant Eliecer Ortega was on his own at his farm when soldiers burst onto his property to first kidnap and then murder him.
Curry shines as Warriors advance, Bucks rout Bulls in NBA playoffs
The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks and resurgent Golden State Warriors completed 4-1 series victories to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday.
Can movie theaters save Netflix? 'Door is open,' says trade group boss
John Fithian, head of the movie theater industry's trade body, is used to shrugging off claims that Netflix will spell doom for the big-screen, popcorn-munching experience.
VAR to rescue as Seattle stun Pumas in CONCACAF Champions League final
Nicolas Lodeiro scored two second-half penalties as the Seattle Sounders stunned Mexican side Pumas UNAM to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final on Wednesday.
China megacity mass-tests, cancels flights after suspected Covid case
The Chinese megacity of Guangzhou cancelled hundreds of flights Thursday and launched mass testing of 5.6 million people after one suspected Covid case, as the battle to contain the coronavirus sweeps across the country.
Warriors, Bucks advance in NBA playoffs
The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks and resurgent Golden State Warriors completed 4-1 series victories to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday.
Australia cricket great Slater's charges dropped over mental health
The former Australia Test batsman Michael Slater has had domestic stalking and intimidation charges against him dropped under mental health laws.
New Zealand Rugby back in the black after first profit in years
New Zealand Rugby has posted its first profit in four years with the announcement Thursday of a NZ$5.5 million (US$3.6 million) surplus for 2021.
Global pledges of justice for Ukraine war crime victims
Several countries and organizations, including the UN, pledged on Wednesday to bring to justice any perpetrators of war crimes committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Aston Villa to face Leeds in Brisbane pre-season friendly
Aston Villa and Leeds United will clash for a July friendly in Australia, the latest English Premier League clubs to announce a return to pre-season touring after the Covid pandemic.
Blood and bruises: Welcome to Bangkok's real-life fight club
Harsh spotlights and street lamps illuminate a vicious brawl between two furious shirtless men as the screams of a crowd echo beneath a Bangkok underpass: Fight Club Thailand is on.
Antetokounmpo dominant as Bucks gore Bulls, take series
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points as the Milwaukee Bucks brushed aside the Chicago Bulls to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday.
Olivia Wilde served legal papers live on stage
When Olivia Wilde was handed a mysterious envelope on stage midway through her presentation before a packed Las Vegas audience, many assumed it was the set-up for an elaborate joke.
In Haiti's open gang wars, families caught in the crossfire
The simmering gang violence plaguing Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince has exploded in recent days into open warfare, with at least 18 civilians killed amid reports of house burnings and rapes.
Judge sides with Elon Musk in lawsuit over SolarCity
A judge in the state of Delaware on Wednesday handed Tesla chief Elon Musk a victory in a shareholder lawsuit filed over the controversial buy of solar panel maker SolarCity.
Ledecky dominates in 200m free at US world championship trials
US freestyle great Katie Ledecky punched her ticket to a second individual event at the 2022 World Championships with a dominant 200m freestyle victory at the US trials on Wednesday.
Rivers defends playoff record as Sixers prepare for Raptors
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers defended his record in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday as his team prepared for a nervy game-six duel with the Toronto Raptors.
Disney dropped Depp from 'Pirates' over abuse allegations: ex-agent
Johnny Depp was dropped from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise because of the domestic abuse allegations made by Amber Heard, his former Hollywood agent said Wednesday, backing up the actor's claim against his ex-wife.
Liverpool roll over Villarreal to close in on Champions League final
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool have to remain "on alert" despite putting one foot in the Champions League final with a dominant 2-0 win over Villarreal in the the first leg of their semi-final tie at Anfield on Wednesday.
'No amount of money' will tempt Fury back into the ring
Tyson Fury insists "no amount of money" will tempt him back into the ring after the WBC heavyweight champion retired following his win over Dillian Whyte.
Quadruple-chasing Liverpool hitting all the right notes
As Liverpool fans all around Anfield celebrated their Champions League semi-final first leg victory over Villarreal, it was fitting they choose a Beatles song to serenade the mastermind of their bid for football immortality.
Liverpool roll over Villarreal to put one foot in Champions League final
Liverpool are on the brink of a third Champions League final in five seasons after breaking Villarreal's resistance to win the first leg of their semi-final 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday.