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Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
Australia coach Les Kiss called up rookie Isaac Henry and retained star back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing in a settled team named Thursday to face New Zealand.
Latin American, Caribbean women top Nobel literature buzz
This year's Nobel literature prize could go to a Latin American or Caribbean woman when it is awarded on Thursday amid efforts to diversify an award that has most often gone to male, European authors, literary critics say.
Housing crisis set to dominate Spain's snap election
After simmering below the surface for years, anger at unaffordable housing in Spain has bubbled over and precipitated a general election that will be dominated by the crisis.
US says Fiji-based Chinese official paid bribes for Beijing
The United States accused on Thursday a Fiji-based man working for a Chinese state agency of allegedly paying bribes to advance Beijing's interests in the Pacific nation.
Gas, health care, utilities: high costs squeeze US midterm voters
Former US steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet.
After botched US execution, Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support
A convicted US killer who survived a botched execution was almost taken off life support before she regained consciousness, her lawyer said Wednesday, as a court ordered prison authorities to preserve evidence in the case.
New Zealand Rugby seeks injunction over PNG Chiefs name
New Zealand Rugby took legal action Thursday against the Australian Rugby League Commission to prevent a new NRL club using the name "PNG Chiefs" in a simmering trademark dispute.
Guinea-Bissau junta urges military unit loyal to ex-president to disarm
Guinea-Bissau's junta leader General Horta N'Tam urged members of the presidential guard loyal to exiled former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo to voluntarily lay down their weapons on Wednesday.
Samsung expects 780% quarterly operating profit jump on AI boom
Samsung Electronics forecast Thursday a more than 780 percent leap in third-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, buoyed by high memory chip prices as AI fuels a global supply shortage.
As species decline, green turtles offer glimmer of hope
The palm-sized green turtle hatchling flailing through the sand on a Malaysian island may seem vulnerable, but its species has emerged as a symbol of hope for wildlife conservation.
Guardians survive with 9-3 win over White Sox
Jo Adell struck a bases-clearing triple as the Cleveland Guardians thumped the Chicago White Sox 9-3 Wednesday to stay alive in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett named to start for All Blacks
Former New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will make his first Test appearance this year after being named on Thursday to start against Australia while brother Beauden Barrett has replaced the injured Richie Mo'unga.
Saudi Arabia says 3 dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
Saudi authorities said Wednesday that three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs.
EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions
The European Union's top commerce official was due in China on Thursday for talks aimed at bringing both sides back from the brink of a mutually damaging trade war.
Stocks slide as oil sees volatile trading day over Iran war fears
Stock markets slid on Wednesday after a volatile day of trading for oil that saw the commodity rise sharply before closing lower after International Energy Agency member states said they were ready to release more strategic reserves.
'Never again Bolsonaro': thousands march ahead of Brazil election runoff
Thousands of people joined a student march Wednesday in downtown Rio de Janeiro to protest against election favorite Flavio Bolsonaro and the prospect of the far-right's return to power in Brazil, as the campaign for a runoff election swung into action.
Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
Microsoft is pushing a "hybrid intelligence" future with a new Surface Ultra laptop that runs on Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips and will cost more than $2,500, the company announced Wednesday.
After botched execution, US woman was nearly taken off life support before revival
A convicted US killer who survived a botched execution was almost taken off life support before she regained consciousness, her lawyer said Wednesday, as a court ordered prison authorities to preserve evidence in the case.
Five children among 28 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine on Wednesday killed at least 28 people, including five children who died when a missile slammed into an apartment block in the north of the country as they slept.
Searing AIDS drama 'Elsinore' opens London film festival
The searing drama "Elsinore" starring Olivia Colman and Andrew Scott in a true story about an actor dying with AIDS preparing to play Hamlet opened the London Film Festival Wednesday.
Odell Beckham Jr signs with Minnesota Vikings
Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, where he will be reunited with head coach Kevin O'Connell, the NFL club announced Wednesday.
Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union
An 87-year-old Madrid woman whose eviction triggered nationwide protests over Spain's chronic housing crisis and a political debate that culminated in early elections died on Wednesday, a tenants' union said.
Saudi Arabia says three dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
Saudi authorities said on Wednesday that three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs.
Golf star Rahm quitting LIV tour over 'unacceptable' terms
Jon Rahm is quitting LIV Golf due to "unacceptable" terms, the star's lawyer said on Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to the divisive breakaway tour as it attempts to relaunch itself after declaring bankruptcy.
Trump plans to turn Florida golf course into presidential retreat
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants to turn his luxury Florida golf course into a retreat for future presidents modeled on the historic Camp David getaway.
Thousands march fearing return of a Bolsonaro presidency in Brazil
Thousands of people joined a student march Wednesday in downtown Rio de Janeiro to protest presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and a surge of the far-right in Brazil.
WHO says cannot conduct full risk assessment on Russia plague reports
The World Health Organization said Wednesday it could not produce a full risk assessment as it did not have the whole picture from Russia on the suspected plague death of a laboratory technician.
French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters
French security forces do not have orders to "confront" protesting high school students, the prime minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted following days of protests that have shaken the country.
After botched execution, US woman is awake and shackled to bed
A convicted US killer who survived a botched execution is shackled to her hospital bed, awake and able to speak a little, her lawyer said Wednesday, as a court ordered prison authorities to preserve evidence in the case.
Rubio touts US power, calls on Europe to emerge from 'slumber'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday flexed American power and called on Europe to shake off its "long slumber" in a rousing speech delivered beneath the Acropolis in Athens.
New Zealand fly-half Mo'unga ruled out of Australia Tests
New Zealand fly-half Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Australia, New Zealand Rugby said Thursday, adding to a mounting injury toll for the All Blacks.
Trump says 'we don't think' Russian plague is bio-weapon
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the death of a Russian plague laboratory worker did not appear to be linked to a biological weapon.