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Global bond sell-off deepens on inflation concerns

India's top court drops criminal cases against protesters

Germany's far-right AfD promises 'boom' but economists fear worst

Philippine couple married in hip-deep floodwaters

Former England captain Stokes signs for Adelaide Strikers

Villa sign Senegal winger Mbaye from PSG

Pakistan selector and ex-captain Misbah resigns after coach sacked

Former Peru minister last-minute contender for UN labour agency helm

Shein flattens on Hong Kong debut facing global headwinds

Messi legacy will 'live forever', says Beckham

Eurozone inflation hits three-year high at 3.3% in August

'Literally tasting the smoke': Malaysians suffer as haze worsens

Man City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez on deadline day

Kyiv's defences, 'hybrid' threat from Moscow headline EU talks

EU chief talks Ukraine 'accession' with Zelensky in Kyiv

EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen was in Kyiv Thursday to work out a roadmap with the war-torn country for its long-standing aspiration of joining the European Union.

Russian intelligence fails again over Ukraine counter-offensive

A lightning Ukrainian counter-offensive with the potential to be a turning point in Kyiv's fight against the Russian invasion has once again highlighted Moscow's intelligence shortcomings in the war, analysts say.

New Zealand edge Australia 39-37 in Rugby Championship 'classic'

New Zealand's Jordie Barrett scored a try at the death as the All Blacks beat Australia 39-37 in a thriller Thursday to put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy and retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 20th year.

Path clear for Swiss purchase of US F-35 fighters

Swiss lawmakers voted Thursday to proceed with the controversial purchase of F-35 fighter jets without holding a referendum sought by opponents of the deal.

Britain draws pride from 'The Queue' for their queen

Orderly and good-natured, the enormous waiting line to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is being hailed as a triumph of Britishness in a country that prides itself on its queueing finesse.

Buttler wants England battle-hardened from Pakistan tour

England skipper Jos Buttler said Thursday he hopes his injury-hit Twenty20 side embrace the challenge of facing a strong Pakistan team on their first tour of the country in 17 years.

Thai Supreme Court dismisses final Toyota appeal over tax bill

Thailand's Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a final appeal by the local subsidiary of car giant Toyota over a disputed $270 million import tax bill following a decade of legal wrangling.

Pope warns of 'domino effect' from war

Pope Francis on Thursday sounded the alarm over the "domino effect" of conflict on international relations at the end of a religious summit that urged leaders to refrain from warmongering.

Potter gets early introduction to issues he faces at Chelsea

Graham Potter got an early indication of the reasons Thomas Tuchel was sacked as Chelsea were held 1-1 by Red Bull Salzburg in the English coach's debut in the Champions League.