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Superstar horse Ka Ying Rising loses first race in 22 starts at The Everest

IMF chief flags 'optimism', 'worry' after Bangkok annual meetings

Rampant All Blacks crush Wallabies 43-21 to extend dominance

IMF chief says has 'optimism' and 'worry' after Bangkok annual meetings

All Blacks crush Wallabies 43-21 to extend dominance

Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising loses first race in 22 starts at The Everest

'No Kings' movement seeks to boost early voting

Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: Pakistan finance minister

Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump

Japan says hosting record number of foreigners

Tiny Fiji village restores dying fishery with coral planting

'Two bad options': Rights groups decry IMF austerity demand

North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game postponed until Saturday

ASEAN to call for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow

Foreign ministers from fuel-stressed Southeast Asia will call for freedom of navigation in international straits when they wrap a week of meetings largely overshadowed by the US-Iran war, according to a draft communique seen by AFP.

Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate

The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the symbolic General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of a selection process crucial to an organization in deep crisis.

AI catches up with humans to score 100% at top maths contest

A perfect result at the world's most prestigious mathematics contest used to be the preserve of a handful of bright young minds each year, but for the first time, artificial intelligence has also scored full marks.

Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return

Comic book fans will return to San Diego, California on Thursday for the latest Comic-Con, with many convention-goers buzzing about this year's return of Marvel.

South Korea election office raided in fake turnout figures probe: investigators

South Korean investigators raided the election commission on Thursday over indications its officials falsified vote turnout figures in June local elections, a spokesman told AFP.

Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez

Dutch corner is known for being the biggest and craziest party in cycling.

Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds

A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.

Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran

A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to strike tankers in the waterway, Riyadh's state media said Thursday, signalling a potential new front in the US-Iran conflict.

Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe

Wildfires swept across parts of Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee as scorching temperatures and strong winds fuelled the blazes.

Record-equalling Red Sox streak halted at 15 wins

The Boston Red Sox tied their 80-year-old franchise record with a 15th straight Major League Baseball win on Wednesday, but couldn't go one better as they fell in the second game of a double-header.

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