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Alcaraz races into US Open third round as Djokovic, Sabalenka advance
Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round of the US Open with a blistering straight-sets victory on Wednesday as Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to advance.
Weather
Can a giant seawall save Indonesia's disappearing coast?
The encroaching ocean laps against a road in Karminah's village, threatening her home on Indonesia's Java island, where the government says it has a plan to hold back the tide.
Motive probed for US shooting that killed two children, injured 17
Investigators were seeking to find out why a heavily-armed shooter opened fire on school children at a church service in Minneapolis on Wednesday, killing two pupils and wounding 17 people in the latest violent tragedy to jolt the United States.
Economy
Bisexual ex-Australian Rules player praised for 'courage and bravery'
Former Australian Rules player Mitch Brown was hailed Thursday for his "immense courage and bravery" after coming out as the first openly bisexual or gay man in the sport's history.
Education
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
Sports
Alcaraz banishes US Open demons to reach third round
Carlos Alcaraz put the "bad thoughts" of last year's early US Open exit behind him Wednesday as he charged into the third round with a straight-sets win over Mattia Bellucci.
Sports
Kipchoge feeling the pressure ahead of Sydney Marathon
Eliud Kipchoge says the desire to inspire others drove him to enter this week's Sydney Marathon with the Kenyan legend admitting there was "huge pressure" on him to win.
Culture
Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
Hollywood stars and Netflix are set to take the spotlight Thursday on the second day of the prestigious Venice film festival, with George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Emma Stone preparing for high-profile premieres.
Culture
Trump stamps 'dictator chic' on Washington
From a gold-plated White House to a grandiose revamp for the capital Washington, Donald Trump is trying to leave an architectural mark like no American president has attempted for decades.
Politics
UN Security Council to decide fate of peacekeeper mandate in Lebanon
The UN Security Council is set to vote Thursday on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, which has faced US and Israeli opposition.
Sports
Alcaraz sprints into US Open third round as Djokovic advances
Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round of the US Open with a blistering straight-sets victory on Wednesday as Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to advance.
Economy
Qantas says profits up, strong travel demand ahead
Qantas Airways said Thursday it lifted annual net profit and saw a bright outlook for travel demand, days after it was fined for illegally firing staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Technology
'Perfect storm': UK fishermen reel from octopus invasion
When veteran fisherman Brian Tapper checked his 1,200 crab pots in waters off southwest England during this year's crabbing season, he got a series of unwelcome surprises.
Sports
Alcaraz crushes Bellucci to reach US Open third round
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the US Open third round on Wednesday with a commanding 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 win over Italy's Mattia Bellucci.
Sports
Townsend reveals Ostapenko 'no class' jibe after US Open exit
Jelena Ostapenko was involved in a furious on-court confrontation with Taylor Townsend after being dumped out of the US Open by the unseeded American on Wednesday.
Politics
Israel ups pressure on Gaza City as Trump talks post-war plan
The Israeli military pressed operations around Gaza City on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump hosted a meeting on post-war plans for the shattered Palestinian territory.
Sports
Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. to Become Title Sponsor of the Palm Beaches Marathon
Marathon Returns December 13-14, 2025, Early Registration Now Open
Economy
NATO says all countries to finally hit 2-percent spending goal
NATO on Thursday said all its members were finally set this year to hit the alliance's previous defence spending target of two percent of GDP -- as they gear up for a far more ambitious goal.
Sports
Rangers humiliated, Benfica deny Mourinho's Fenerbahce Champions League place
Rangers bowed out of the Champions League play-offs on Wednesday with a humiliating 6-0 defeat at the hands of Club Brugge which piles further pressure on manager Russell Martin, while Benfica secured a place in the competition proper at the expense of Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce.
Boulevard
Shooter kills two children in Minneapolis church, injures 17 others
A heavily-armed shooter opened fire Wednesday on school children attending a church service in Minneapolis, killing two pupils and wounding 17 people in the latest violent tragedy to jolt the United States.
Culture
AI giant Nvidia beats earnings expectations but shares fall
AI powerhouse Nvidia reported quarterly earnings Wednesday that beat expectations, but shares slipped amid concerns about an AI chip spending bubble and the company's stalled business in China.
Sports
Kane rescues Bayern in German Cup first round
Harry Kane scored a last-gasp winner to spare Bayern Munich's blushes in a dramatic 3-2 victory at third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden in the German Cup first round on Wednesday.
Politics
Argentina's Milei pelted with stones on campaign trail
Argentine President Javier Milei was pelted with stones while campaigning near the capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday by demonstrators protesting a corruption scandal, AFP reporters said.
Economy
Stock markets waver before Nvidia reports profits climb
Stock markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors braced for a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia, whose robust growth has largely driven strong gains for tech stocks in recent months.
Technology
Argentina hunts Nazi-looted painting revealed in property ad
Argentine police hunted Wednesday for a 17th century painting which was allegedly stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector and resurfaced this week in a property ad, only to disappear again.
Boulevard
NGO says starving Gaza children too weak to cry
The head of Save the Children described in horrific detail Wednesday the slow agony of starving children in Gaza, saying they are so weak they do not cry.
Economy
French PM warns against snap polls to end political crisis
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday warned that snap legislative polls would not help restore stability in his country, after calling a parliamentary confidence vote in less then two weeks that he is widely expected to lose.
Boulevard
Gunman kills two children in Minneapolis church, injures 17 others
A shooter opened fire Wednesday on school children attending a church service in Minneapolis, killing two pupils and wounding 17 people in the latest violent tragedy to jolt the United States.
Sports
Djokovic advances at US Open as Sabalenka, Alcaraz step up title bids
Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to reach the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka prepared to step up her title bid.
Culture
Venice Film Festival opens with star power, and Gaza protesters
The Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with Hollywood royalty arriving for Italy's glitzy movie showcase where a strong line up of star-packed films will vie with protests about the Gaza war for public attention.
Economy
Ex-Fed chief says Trump bid to oust US governor Cook 'dangerous'
US President Donald Trump's move to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook marks a direct attempt to politicize the central bank and is "profoundly dangerous," former Fed chief Janet Yellen warned Wednesday.
Globetrotting German director Herzog honoured at Venice festival
Globetrotting filmmaker Werner Herzog, an eclectic risk-taker whose monumental works often explore humankind's conflict with nature, was honoured with a special award on Wednesday at the Venice Film Festival.