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A devastating fire tore through a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing dozens of people with hundreds still missing.

In India's tech capital Bengaluru, the morning "rush hour" lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling productivity in a city often viewed as the poster child of a booming economy.

Germany head into their Women's Nations League final against Spain this weekend with a "score to settle", months after their painful extra-time elimination in the Euro 2025 semi-finals.

The seizure of a large amount of performance-enhancing drugs in a raid by Yemeni law enforcement agents is "a landmark moment", the head of investigations for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has told AFP.

The Perth Stadium pitch that hosted the first Ashes Test was rated Thursday as "very good" by the International Cricket Council despite the game finishing inside two days.

Fashion designer Pam Hogg, known for her punk rock, non-conformist creations who dressed stars such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga, has died, her family announced on Wednesday.

The 2026 World Cup will be the first played across three countries -- but unlike the United States and Mexico, Canada has never hosted before.

The Detroit Pistons saw their 13-game NBA win streak snapped by the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, a missed Cade Cunningham free throw in the final seconds proving pivotal in a 117-114 loss.

LawConnect skipper Christian Beck admitted it will be a mighty task to win a third straight Sydney-Hobart race with four other supermaxi yachts entered for the brutal bluewater classic in one of the largest fleets in years.

Arne Slot insisted he is confident of avoiding the sack despite troubled Liverpool's dismal 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.

A shark killed one person and seriously injured another on Thursday at a beach in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales, rescuers and police said.

Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal players after they outplayed Europe's "best team" Bayern Munich 3-1 on Wednesday to pull clear at the top of the Champions League table.

Tottenham coach Thomas Frank said the 5-3 Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday showed the "identity of the team we want to create".

The death toll from a high-rise fire in Hong Kong has risen to at least 44, officials said Thursday as the blaze still smoldered and police said three suspects were arrested.

Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 4-1 Champions League defeat at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven to pile more pressure on Arne Slot, while Arsenal ended Bayern Munich's unbeaten start to the season with a "statement" win on Wednesday.

Jose Gimenez's stoppage-time winner earned Atletico Madrid a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, inflicting the Italians' first defeat in the competition.

Midfield star Vitinha scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind on the way to beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in an action-packed Champions League clash on Wednesday.

Troubled Liverpool's miserable season spiralled further into turmoil as PSV Eindhoven swept to a stunning 4-1 win at Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Kylian Mbappe scored all four goals as Real Madrid hung on to beat Olympiacos 4-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday and end a three-match winless run in all competitions.

Arsenal thumped Bayern Munich 3-1 in a clash of the English and German league leaders on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in the Champions League this season.

Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar globally due to rising temperatures.

Residents anxiously awaited news of their loved ones Thursday at a temporary shelter as one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires in decades engulfed a 2,000-unit high-rise complex.

A huge fire engulfed a crowded Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 36 people and leaving more than 200 unaccounted for in the city's worst blaze in decades.

Former England captain Lewis Moody said he had been "brought in off the bench" as he paid tribute to fellow rugby players Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow in helping raise awareness of motor neurone disease.

Food giant Campbell's has dismissed as "absurd" claims allegedly made by a senior executive, who has since been placed on leave, that its soups are made with "3D-printed" chicken and consumed by "poor people."

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey faces another legal battle in London next year over civil sexual assault allegations, three years after he was cleared of criminal charges, a court heard Wednesday.

Formula One technical guru Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin's team principal in 2026.

A huge fire that engulfed a Hong Kong residential estate has killed at least 36 people and left more than 200 unaccounted for in the city's worst blaze in decades.

Joe Marchant will join Sale next season, the Prem club announced Wednesday, meaning the England centre will become available again for international selection ahead of the next Rugby World Cup.

Strasbourg defender Ben Chilwell has set his sights on delivering "the biggest middle finger" to his critics by winning a place in England's World Cup squad.

Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient human relative who lived alongside the species of the famous Lucy, scientists said Wednesday.

A huge fire engulfed a Hong Kong residential estate and killed at least 13 people on Wednesday, with firefighters saying they were blocked from reaching some of the people seeking help.

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has retired from rugby aged 28, it was announced Wednesday.

A British man broke down in court Wednesday as he dramatically changed his plea and admitted deliberately ploughing his car into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, injuring scores of people.

India's historic city of Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a landmark event for a metropolis that is a power centre for some of the country's most influential politicians.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca tried to keep his youthful side's stunning 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in perspective by insisting "nothing has changed" for the Blues.

The Indian city of Ahmedabad will stage the 2030 multi-sport Commonwealth Games 100 years after the inaugural edition was held in Hamilton, Canada, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

Steve Tandy insisted on Wednesday he had faith in the largely untested team he has selected to face world champions South Africa this weekend.