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Two Palestinian fighters killed in Israel West Bank raid

Two Palestinian fighters killed in Israel West Bank raid

Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinian militants on Thursday during an arrest raid that sparked gun battles in a West Bank stronghold of hardline factions, said Palestinian officials and Israel's army.

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Musk vows interface implants in human brains within six months

Musk vows interface implants in human brains within six months

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Wednesday one of his companies would in six months be able to implant a device into a human brain that would allow communication with a computer.

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Australia defender Degenek on World Cup mission to stop Messi

Australia defender Degenek on World Cup mission to stop Messi

Australia will put their bodies on the line to stop Lionel Messi and spring a surprise against Argentina in the World Cup last 16, tough-tackling Milos Degenek warned on Thursday.

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Smith struggles as Micheluzzi leads Australian Open

Smith struggles as Micheluzzi leads Australian Open

World number three Cameron Smith struggled on Thursday in the opening round of the Australian Open, falling behind course record-setting leader David Micheluzzi, while Grace Kim led the women's tournament in Melbourne.

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China protests explode 'harmonious society myth': Tiananmen leader

China protests explode 'harmonious society myth': Tiananmen leader

Demonstrations in China sparked by tough anti-Covid policies explode the "myth" of a "harmonious society" and reveal deep discontent with Beijing's rulers, a leader of the Tiananmen Square protests said on Thursday.

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England openers score a ton each in 1st Pakistan Test

England openers score a ton each in 1st Pakistan Test

Ben Duckett scored a maiden century to match fellow opener Zak Crawley's ton as England put Pakistan to the sword on the opening day of the first Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

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S.Africa's ruling ANC calls urgent talks as pressure grows on Ramaphosa

S.Africa's ruling ANC calls urgent talks as pressure grows on Ramaphosa

South Africa's ruling ANC party will hold emergency talks Thursday, the day after a report into scandal-hit President Cyril Ramaphosa paved the way for his possible impeachment.

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Crawley scores quick-fire century in first Pakistan Test

Crawley scores quick-fire century in first Pakistan Test

Opener Jack Crawley completed a quick-fire hundred soon after lunch Thursday on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

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El Salvador journalists sue NSO Group in US over alleged Pegasus attacks

El Salvador journalists sue NSO Group in US over alleged Pegasus attacks

Salvadoran digital newspaper El Faro's employees filed a lawsuit in a US federal court on Wednesday against NSO Group, alleging the Israeli firm's controversial Pegasus software was used to spy on them.

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Spiking costs, fading snow squeeze Austrian ski resorts

Spiking costs, fading snow squeeze Austrian ski resorts

One of Austria's top ski resorts is making as much artificial snow as possible to lay a thick base on the slopes before its energy bills leap.

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