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Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Mideast war: Eurocontrol

'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice

De Zerbi coy over unsettled Richarlison's Spurs future

UK lawmakers throw out bill to legalise assisted dying

Brazil president candidate Flavio Bolsonaro targeted in corruption probe

Relatives of 9/11 victims hit out at Saudi Arabia -- and US leaders

England dismiss Pakistan's Masood to close on victory in 3rd Test

Egyptian teenager Abdelkarim to extend Barca deal to 2030

Oil prices, US inflation stoke Fed hike worries

Macau to hold closed-door trial in first national security case

Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says Alonso

Philippines recovers 30 bodies from ferry after blaze

US inflation steady in August, fueling Fed rate hike expectations

Relative of 9/11 victim unleashes searing attack on Saudi Arabia

Bolsonaro 'authorizes' transition in Brazil without acknowledging defeat

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday "authorized" the transition to a new government, without acknowledging his defeat to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Seoul distress calls show four hours of mayhem, police inaction

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo vowed on Wednesday to hold police accountable for Seoul's deadly Halloween crowd surge, after a log of emergency calls showed authorities were slow to respond.

New number one Atthaya heads field as LPGA returns to Japan

A host of home favourites will be out to stop new world golf number one Atthaya Thitikul when the LPGA tour returns to Japan this week for the first time since 2019.

Ecuador declares emergency after 5 police officers gunned down

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso declared a state of exception in two provinces Tuesday, after at least five police officers were killed and prison guards taken hostage in the latest wave of attacks in the deadly gang war consuming the country.

South Africa target fragile Pakistan confidence at T20 World Cup

South Africa's David Miller warned Wednesday they will look to "exploit" Pakistan's fragile confidence as they strive to seal a Twenty20 World Cup semi-final spot and send their opponents packing.

China imposes Covid lockdown on area around iPhone factory

Chinese authorities on Wednesday locked down the area surrounding the world's largest iPhone factory after workers fled the facility to avoid a virus outbreak and the resulting restrictions.

Top Chinese regulator urges investors to avoid foreign news

Investors should avoid reading international press coverage of China's economy, a top Chinese securities regulator told a summit of global bankers on Wednesday in comments that received endorsement from two senior executives.

Dutch dismiss Zimbabwe for 117 at T20 World Cup

Fast bowler Paul van Meekeren took three wickets as the Netherlands bowled out Zimbabwe for 117 despite a quickfire 40 from Sikandar Raza at the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday.

Hong Kong Sevens back after three years - will it be party time?

The Hong Kong Sevens will kick off Friday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began -- but virus controls may dampen the high-octane rugby tournament's famous hard-partying atmosphere.

In Bolivia, Lake Poopo's 'water people' left high and dry

An abandoned boat rests on the cracked earth where formerly it floated. Lake Poopo, once Bolivia's second-largest, has mostly disappeared -- taking with it a centuries-old culture reliant entirely on its bounty.

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