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China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games

Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace

Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz

Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections

US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh

Hong Kong pays final respects to former city leader Tung

Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says

IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts

China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins

First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

Data centre command hub keeps AI up and running

Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub

Samoa's Mapusua 'freshens things up' for England

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua said on Thursday he changed his whole front five for this weekend's Rugby World Cup game with England to deal with the "battle of attrition up front".

Embiid to play for USA at Paris Olympics

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid said Thursday he has pledged to play for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics.

Drone attack kills 100 at Syria military academy as Turkey hits northeast

An attack Thursday on a Syrian military academy killed more than 100 people, a war monitor said, with state media blaming "terrorist organisations" for the deadly drone strike in government-held Homs.

Name game as World Cup star Ravindra hails Tendulkar, Dravid

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said hitting a match-winning century in the World Cup opener was inspired by watching footage of India cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid after whom he is named.

Embiid to play for USA at Paris Olympics: Sixers

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid has pledged to play for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics, the Philadelphia 76ers confirmed on Thursday.

Berhalter recalls Reyna to USA squad

Borussia Dortmund's Gio Reyna will re-unite with United States national team coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time since their bitter public dispute after the midfielder was named in the squad for this month's friendlies.

Biden says 'can't stop' building of more Mexico border wall

US President Joe Biden defended his administration's plans to add to the border wall with Mexico Thursday, saying he couldn't stop the use of funds earmarked under Donald Trump's signature policy.

Border wall, drugs tensions loom over US-Mexico security talks

Senior US and Mexican officials gathered Thursday for high-level talks on tackling drug smuggling and migrant flows, amid signs of diplomatic frictions over a US plan to extend a controversial border wall.

Buttler says England banking on experience to fight back

England skipper Jos Buttler on Thursday said his team has enough "experience in the room" to bounce back from their crushing loss to New Zealand in the World Cup opener.

Syria attack on military academy kills 100 as Turkey hits Kurdish-held northeast

An attack Thursday on a Syrian military academy killed more than 100 people, a war monitor said, with state media blaming "terrorist organisations" for the drone strike in government-held Homs.

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