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Asian markets rise as China economy tops forecasts, gold hits record

Pakistan crush England in second Test to set up series decider

From Siberia to the Sahara: Huskies conquer Mauritania

Ravindra hits ton to extend New Zealand lead to 299 in India Test

Marc Marquez quickest in Australian MotoGP practice

'Like Texas': Spain's arid south draws Western film shoots

With record production, Moldova plum farmers hail EU integration

Nigerians sacrifice cars as cost of living crisis worsens

Liverpool face Chelsea title test, Ten Hag fights to avoid sack

Dodgers roll while Guardians fry Yankees in MLB playoff thriller

Top Texas court stays execution of autistic man in 'shaken baby' case

India all out for record home Test low of 46 against New Zealand

New Zealand fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke combined to bowl out India for their lowest-ever home total of 46 on day two of the weather-hit first Test in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Pakistan tottering at 43-3 in England Test after Bashir takes three

England's Shoaib Bashir took three wickets to restrict Pakistan to 43-3 at lunch in the second Test in Multan on Thursday after the visitors were all out for 291.

Markets mixed as China's latest stimulus leaves traders wanting

Stocks in Shanghai and Hong Kong slipped on a mixed day for Asian markets Thursday as Chinese traders gave shrug to Beijing's latest plan to boost the country's troubled property sector, which came up short of expectations.

Climate-hit Pacific Islands plot landmark UN court case

Five Pacific nations on Thursday plotted how to prosecute a pivotal UN court case that aims to hold climate-polluting countries to account and safeguard their islands' survival.

India collapse to 34-6 after opting to bat against New Zealand

New Zealand fast bowler William O'Rourke took three wickets, including that of Virat Kohli, as India collapsed to 34-6 at lunch on day two of the weather-hit first Test in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Taiwan's TSMC posts sharp rise in third quarter net profit

Taiwanese chip giant TSMC announced a bigger-than-expected increase in net profit for the third quarter on Thursday and raised its growth forecasts for the year on "extremely robust" demand for AI technology.

Pakistan's Sajid takes seven as England all out 291, trail by 75

Sajid Khan took seven wickets as England were dismissed for 291 on day three of the second Test on Thursday to trail Pakistan's first innings 366 by 75 runs.

Kenya Senate to vote on deputy president's impeachment

Kenya's upper house of parliament is set to vote Thursday on whether to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in an unprecedented political saga that has gripped the nation.

Bronski Beat's gay anthem 'Smalltown Boy' strikes chord 40 years on

Forty years on from its 1984 release, Bronski Beat's new wave hit "Smalltown Boy" has transcended generations to become an LGBTQ anthem for young and old alike.

Trial into Brazil mining disaster to open in London

A long-awaited trial into whether Australian miner BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters opens in London on Monday, potentially triggering compensation totalling billions of dollars.

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