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Bolt backs Jamaicans to trump Lyles in world 100m
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has backed either Kishane Thompson or Oblique Seville to beat defending champion Noah Lyles in the 100m at the world championships in Tokyo.
Economy
Hong Kong LGBTQ rights setback takes emotional toll
At a tiny, cluttered flat in Hong Kong, four people sat around a large rainbow flag and quietly started to embroider.
'Extremely quick' wing Carter handed All Blacks debut against Springboks
Head coach Scott Robertson said Thursday that explosive wing Leroy Carter can be a "point of difference" on debut after he was named as one of five starting changes to the New Zealand side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa.
Economy
French lawmakers urge 'digital curfew' for teens
Children under 15 in France should be banned entirely from using social media, and those aged between 15 and 18 should face a nighttime "digital curfew", a French parliamentary committee urged on Thursday.
Economy
Markets mostly up as US producer price data stokes rate cut bets
Asian equities mostly rose Thursday as investors built on this week's rally after US data ramped up expectations for a string of interest rate cuts.
Nature
Heat risks force world marathons and race walks to start earlier
The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because of health risks posed by unseasonably hot weather, organisers said Thursday.
Politics
S. Korea says 'bewildering' immigration raid could chill investment
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that a massive US immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery factory site was "bewildering" and could have a chilling effect on future investment.
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Australian authorities investigate influencer over croc wrestling
Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland, condemning the "extremely dangerous and illegal" activity.
Politics
After protests oust PM, Nepal stares into political void
Shaken by deadly protests that ousted its veteran prime minister and set parliament ablaze, Nepal faces the pressing question of who will step into the political void.
Sports
Soured rivalry: India v Pakistan as 'brothers' clash for world gold
India's Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan will battle for javelin gold in Tokyo next week, the latest chapter in a brotherly rivalry which has soured since a deadly military conflict between their countries.
Trump blasts 'radical left' after killing of influencer Charlie Kirk
Donald Trump lashed out at the "radical left" on Wednesday after the apparent assassination of his right-wing ally Charlie Kirk, vowing a crackdown after a killing that has sparked fears of worsening political violence in the United States.
Economy
'Minimalist' Ralph Lauren designs kick off New York Fashion Week
Ralph Lauren moved the start of New York Fashion Week a few hours early, presenting a Spring 2026 collection on Wednesday that the designer described as minimalist with a touch of softness.
Sports
'Exciting' wing Carter handed All Blacks debut against Springboks
Explosive wing Leroy Carter will make his Test debut after New Zealand on Thursday announced five starting changes for their second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa.
Politics
2-1: First not-guilty vote in Bolsonaro coup trial, two to go
A Brazilian judge on Wednesday returned the first not-guilty vote in the coup-plotting trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, shifting all eyes on the last two of his colleagues left to vote following two guilty findings.
Health
Informing parents not enough to fight childhood obesity: study
Government-led programmes attempting to curb childhood obesity by educating parents do not work, an international study published Thursday concluded, and researchers are calling for policies that prioritise society-wide solutions.
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Among Migrating Nurses, Survey Shows High Satisfaction Rates for Those Who Use a Certified Ethical Recruiter
The Alliance, a division of TruMerit (formerly CGFNS International), in 2024 surveyed more than 8,000 foreign-educated health professionals who had used one of its 19 Certified Ethical Recruiters (CERs). Ninety percent of respondents indicated they had an overall positive experience with their recruiter, with 55% reporting it was very positive.
Politics
Israel film debuts in Toronto after festival uncertainty
A documentary about an Israeli ex-soldier's efforts to rescue his family from the October 7 Hamas attacks premiered under heavy police presence on Wednesday, after initially being cut from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) lineup.
Sports
South Africa beat England by 14 runs in rain-marred 1st T20
Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch took two wickets apiece as South Africa beat England by 14 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-marred 1st T20 in Cardiff on Wednesday.
Politics
Under US pressure, Mexico mulling 50% tariff on Chinese cars
Mexico, under pressure not to serve as a back door for Chinese goods entering the United States, has proposed a 50-percent duty on car imports from the Asian giant -- up from 15-20 percent.
S&P 500 ends at record as markets await key US consumer price data
The S&P 500 rose to a fresh record Wednesday behind a surge in Oracle shares as markets looked ahead to key consumer pricing data expected to influence US interest rate decisions.
S.Korea appeals to US to free workers
South Korea's top diplomat made a direct appeal Wednesday to the United States to release hundreds of workers detained in an immigration raid that stunned the close US ally, as a plane dispatched by Seoul was delayed.
Sports
Rested Pogacar warms up for world championships in Canada
Tadej Pogacar says a 47-day break since his latest Tour de France triumph has left him rested and ready to launch his build up to the world championships with two races in Canada.
Politics
Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university
Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead Wednesday in an apparent assassination that sparked fears of more political violence in an increasingly febrile United States.
Sports
South Africa smash 97-5 in rain-marred T20 opener against England
South Africa struck 97-5 inside eight overs in a rain-marred first T20 against England in Cardiff on Wednesday.
Technology
NASA blocks Chinese citizens from working on space programs
NASA has begun barring Chinese nationals with valid visas from joining its programs, underscoring the intensifying space race between the rival powers.
Sports
Postecoglou wants to bring trophies to Nottingham Forest
Ange Postecoglou believes "exciting times" lie ahead of Nottingham Forest as the Australian aims to end the club's 35-year wait to win a major trophy.
Qatar says Netanyahu must be 'brought to justice' over strikes
Qatar's prime minister warned Wednesday that an unprecedented Israeli strike in Doha targeting Hamas killed hope for Gaza hostages, calling for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to be "brought to justice".
Economy
Union to vote on deal to end strike at Boeing defense branch
Labor leaders reached a tentative agreement with Boeing that could resolve a strike in the aviation giant's defense business, the union announced Wednesday.
Sports
British Olympic medallist Proud joins drug-fuelled Enhanced Games
Swimmer Ben Proud, who won an Olympic silver medal at Paris 2024, has become the first British athlete to join the Enhanced Games, a competition where athletes will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Politics
Israeli strikes on rebel-held Yemen kill 35
Israeli air strikes on Huthi-held Yemen killed 35 people and wounded more than 130 on Wednesday, the Iran-backed rebels said, days after their prime minister and half the cabinet died in a major attack.
Sports
Scheffler has dual goal in first US PGA Tour start in Napa
World number one Scottie Scheffler is eyeing his sixth title of the season as he tees it up in the US PGA Tour Procore Championship with the Ryder Cup on his mind.
Health
US pharma giant Merck ditches plan for $1.4-bn research centre in UK
Merck, the US pharmaceutical group, said on Wednesday it has dropped plans to build a $1.4-billion research centre in Britain, blaming the country's "lack of investment" in the sector and its drugs prices.