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Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks

Yemen rebels hit Saudi Arabia with wave of strikes, wounding 73

Flights resume gradually in Indonesia after volcanic eruption

Nepalis mark a year since deadly protests that toppled government

French AI firm Mistral valued at 21 bn euros after latest funding

Rubio launches Latin America tour to cement US influence

Sweden heads to the polls in close election race

France tries 14 over deadliest Channel migrant crossing disaster

Australia's Big Bash T20 teams face sale to private investors

Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails 'duty of care'

Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv after three-day halt

Zheng stuns Swiatek to reach US Open quarter-finals, Zverev and Rybakina advance

Zverev romps into quarter-finals as Darderi downed

Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on various US goods

England's Youngs wants 'clarity' over RFU tackle plan for amateurs

England star Ben Youngs has urged the Rugby Football Union to provide "clarity" over its controversial plan to change tackle rules in the amateur game.

South Korea's Oh grateful to Postecoglou for dream Celtic move

South Korea striker Oh Hyeon-gyu vowed to repay Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou for his persistence after finally completing his dream move to Europe.

Brazilian tightrope walker sets new record over Sao Paulo

Brazilian tightrope walker Rafael Bridi set a new record by walking more than 500 meters between two buildings, more than 100 meters above ground in Sao Paulo.

Russian missiles kill 11 in Ukraine

A blistering wave of Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed 11 people on Thursday, a day after Germany and the United States pledged heavy tanks for Kyiv.

Dubai Desert Classic battles deluge

The Dubai Desert Classic was hit by a deluge of biblical proportion with Thursday's opening round behind closed doors hit by a lengthy delay.

Israel raid in West Bank kills 9 in deadliest clash in years

Israeli forces in a West Bank raid killed nine Palestinians Thursday, officials in the occupied territory said, while the Israeli military said troops traded fire with Islamist militants during a "counterterrorism operation".

Russia's Lavrov on surprise visit to Eritrea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Eritrea on Thursday for a one-day surprise visit, the information ministry announced, as part of an African tour aimed at drumming up support for Moscow.

New US home sales fall in 2022 on higher mortgage rates

Sales of new US homes exceeded expectations in December but slumped for all of 2022, according to government data released Thursday, as higher mortgage rates weighed on potential buyers.

Climate tipping points in Amazon, Tibet 'linked': scientists

Climate extremes in the Amazon rainforest are directly affecting those in the Tibetan Plateau, scientists said Thursday, warning that the Himalayan region crucial for the water security of millions was close to a potentially disastrous "tipping point".