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G7 meets on countering China's critical mineral dominance
Curbing China's critical mineral dominance will top the agenda at a G7 energy ministers meeting in Canada on Thursday, as industrialized democracies seek more reliable access to the resources that power future technologies.
Politics
Trump hails tariff, rare earth deal with Xi
US President Donald Trump called the meeting Thursday with China's Xi Jinping a "great success", after the world's top two economies agreed a deal to trim fentanyl-related tariffs and keep supplies of critical rare earths flowing.
Boulevard
Court rules against K-pop group NewJeans in label dispute
A South Korean court ruled on Thursday against popular K-pop group NewJeans, whose members had sought to cut contractual ties with their label ADOR over what they called "mistreatment" by the agency.
Sports
India's Iyer says 'getting better by the day' after lacerated spleen
India batsman Shreyas Iyer said Thursday he was "getting better every passing day" after lacerating his spleen when falling heavily in a one-day clash against Australia.
Sports
Yesavage fairytale carries Blue Jays to World Series brink
Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage is eyeing a Hollywood ending to a remarkable season after a dazzling performance carried the Toronto Blue Jays to the brink of World Series glory on Wednesday.
Economy
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold Thursday at 0.5 percent, warning of lingering economic "high uncertainties" linked to US trade tariffs.
Economy
Impoverished Filipinos forge a life among the tombstones
In teeming Manila, where poverty runs deep and millions lack adequate shelter, some of the living have found refuge among the dead.
Sports
Jokic posts fourth straight triple-double as Nuggets rout Pelicans
Nikola Jokic bagged his fourth straight triple-double to start the NBA season on Wednesday to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-88 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Trump, Xi talks wrap up with outcome unclear
Crunch talks between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping focused on their trade war wrapped up in under two hours Thursday with no immediate public comment from either leader on whether progress was made.
Politics
UN calls for end to Sudan siege after mass hospital killings
UN chief Antonio Guterres called for an immediate end to military escalation in Sudan on Thursday after reports that more than 460 people were shot dead in a maternity hospital by paramilitary forces.
Sports
Teenage Australian cricketer dies after being hit by ball
A promising 17-year-old Australian cricketer died on Thursday after being struck by a ball, with his family saying they were "utterly devastated".
Politics
As Russia advances on Kupiansk, Ukrainians fear second occupation
Devastated by years of Russian attacks, the nine-storey buildings that dot the skyline of Kupiansk in northeast Ukraine now "stand like black candles", local Vitaly Bardas recalled.
Politics
Trade truce in balance as Trump meets 'tough negotiator' Xi
US President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping opened on Thursday their first face-to-face meeting in six years, seeking a truce to end a trade war that has roiled the world economy.
Technology
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
The crew for China's next manned flight to the Tiangong space station will include the country's youngest ever astronaut to undertake a space mission, authorities said Thursday, as well as four lab mice.
Sports
Yesavage gem carries Blue Jays to brink of World Series as Dodgers downed
A dazzling 12-strikeout display from rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage carried the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday to leave the Canadian franchise one win away from a first World Series title in 32 years.
Economy
With inflation under control, ECB to hold rates steady again
The European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for its third straight meeting Thursday with inflation hovering around its target and the eurozone economy holding up.
Far-right and centrists neck-and-neck in Dutch election: estimates
The far-right party of Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders was running neck-and-neck with a pro-European centrist party in a nailbiting election, according to an estimate Thursday with more than 90 percent of votes counted.
Economy
Asia stocks muted with all eyes on Trump-Xi meeting
Asian stocks were subdued Thursday morning, with investors closely watching talks between the leaders of the United States and China for potential breakthroughs to defuse a damaging trade war.
Weather
Personal tipping points: Four people share their climate journeys
From US President Donald Trump's all-out push for fossil fuels to political squabbles in Europe, governments are retreating on their climate promises. But most people around the world still see global warming as a serious threat.
Sports
Moto3 rider Dettwiler 'no longer critical' after crash: family
Swiss Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler, who suffered a serious crash at the Malaysian MotoGP over the weekend, is no longer in a critical condition, his family has announced.
Politics
US economy in the dark as government shutdown cuts off crucial data
US policymakers, financial institutions and business owners have been flying blind for almost a month as a government shutdown has stopped the release of crucial federal economic data ranging from the size of the labor force to the country's GDP.
Politics
Trump orders nuclear testing resumption ahead of Xi talks
President Donald Trump announced Thursday the resumption of US nuclear weapons testing, minutes ahead of his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in six years on easing their trade war.
Economy
'Utter madness': NZ farmers agree dairy sale to French group
Farmers who own New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra voted Thursday to sell its consumer business to French group Lactalis, a decision slammed by the country's foreign minister as "utter madness".
Economy
Samsung posts 32% profit rise on-year in third quarter
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted on Thursday a 32 percent rise in profits on-year for the third quarter, driven by AI-fuelled market demand for memory chips.
Economy
30 years after cliffhanger vote, Quebec separatists voice hope for independence
The result was excruciatingly close: 30 years ago Thursday, in a referendum on Quebec's independence, 50.6 percent of people voted "no," and 49.4 chose "yes" -- an outcome that left Canada whole.
Economy
Taxes, labor laws, pensions: what Milei wants to do next
Boosted by his victory in mid-term elections, Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei is preparing to forge ahead with a second wave of reforms, targeting the labor market, taxation system and, down the line, pensions.
Sports
South Sudan's blind football team dreams of Paralympic glory
Yona Sabri Ellon cannot see the ball at his feet, but he can hear it. A faint rattle guides him past a defender and he fires into the back of the net.
Boulevard
US says 4 killed in new strike on alleged Pacific drug boat
The US military on Wednesday struck another boat in the eastern Pacific it claimed was trafficking drugs, killing four people, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from Washington's controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 62.
Politics
What we do and don't know about Rio's deadly police raid
A day after the deadliest police operation in Brazil's history, the country is still piecing together details about the raid against a powerful drug gang in Rio de Janeiro's favelas.
Boulevard
TruMerit's Peter Preziosi Elected President of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship With the United Nations
CoNGO is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1948 that relates to the United Nations through its General Consultative Status granted by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It has 525 member organizations from around the world and 106 associate members.
Boulevard
'They slit my son's throat' says mother of teen killed in Rio police raid
The head, its hair dyed red, was severed from the body and found in dense vegetation near a Rio favela, some 24 hours after Brazil's deadliest-ever police operation.
Sports
Arteta hails 'special' Dowman after 15-year-old makes historic Arsenal start
Mikel Arteta hailed Max Dowman's "special" performance after the 15-year-old prodigy became Arsenal's youngest-ever starter in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Brighton in the League Cup fourth round.