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Ninth woman found dead in South Africa killing spree
South African police on Thursday recovered the ninth body of a woman east of Johannesburg in two months, as a string of murders continues to stoke public anxiety.
Kids and social media: what would change under new EU law
The EU laid out plans Thursday for strict age limits for children to access social media, games and AI assistants -- and on forcing companies to make platforms safe before minors use them.
Smog scuppers Japan force helping fight Indonesia wildfires
A Japanese firefighting force sent to help tackle huge blazes in Indonesia is struggling to operate because the smog is too thick to fly helicopters, a spokesman told AFP on Thursday.
Modi pitches India as global chipmaking hub
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched India as a new global hub for semiconductor production on Thursday, urging technology firms to invest in what he called a "reliable" location.
King Charles to call on tech giants for 'reassurances' over AI
King Charles III will urge tech giants to ensure that artificial intelligence is geared to serve humanity and that mankind does "not lose control", during a conference in Scotland on Thursday.
Ukraine plans record defence spending in 2027
The Ukrainian government plans to spend a record two thirds of its budget on defence next year as costs mount in its war with Russia, government documents showed.
Lebanon security talks in Paris focus on replacing UN mission
The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to discuss international support for the cash-strapped Lebanese army and the creation of a new force to succeed a longstanding UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon.
Klopp calls up 44 players in huge first Germany squad
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp handed 16 players their first call-ups on Thursday as he unveiled a 44-man squad for his first camp since taking over as coach in the summer.
Canada alliance plan 'not against anyone', EU says after Trump threat
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to make Canada an "associate member" of the bloc is not aimed against the United States, the European Commission said Thursday after President Donald Trump threatened trade ties over the plan.
Most stocks rise as Fed hikes and oil prices drop
Most equities rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years and boss Kevin Warsh sounded a hawkish note that ramped up bets on another increase as officials fight surging inflation.
STARPRIME Responds to Diverging Gold Market Demand with AM/PM Fixing and XAU24/7
New offerings address two distinct market needs: fixing-related exposure management and continuous quote-driven gold access.
'Vande Mataram': Why is India's freedom song in spotlight?
A song once used to rally Indians against British rule is fuelling fresh debate overpatriotism, moving from political rallies to the beloved sport of cricket.
Ukrainian fashion designer debuts art between air raids
In Kyiv's largest art museum, Arina Petrova and her father Serhii busily applied the final touches to their mannequins, anxious that a Russian drone attack could delay her long-awaited debut.
Counterculture pop artist Peter Max dies at 88: US media
Pop artist Peter Max, whose cheery psychedelic creations helped define the counterculture aesthetic in the 1960s, died on Monday, US media reported. He was 88.
Gambian businesses struggle under prolonged blackouts
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of relentless power cuts. With limited supplies of ice, storing the daily catch has become almost impossible.
Asian Games chief defends 'functional' rooms after backlash
Accommodation for Asian Games athletes in Japan is "functional" and efforts are being made to deal with numerous complaints from disgruntled teams, a chief organiser told AFP.
Fiji declares national HIV crisis
Fiji has declared a national HIV crisis as sexual transmission and illicit drug use help to spread the virus, now infecting an estimated one in 60 adults in the Pacific nation.
Leader's sister says only 'idiots' think N. Korea to give up nukes
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Thursday that the country's nuclear-armed status was "absolute", calling those hoping for its denuclearisation "idiots".
Australia to cut migration to fix housing crisis: minister
Australia will reduce migration by curbing "visa hopping", tightening rules on students and working holiday makers as well as cracking down on overstayers, its interior minister said Thursday, as the far-right surges in the polls.
World's water cycle becoming more unpredictable, UN warns
The planet's water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, swinging between too little and too much, the United Nations warned Thursday, with an unprecedented El Nino expected to exacerbate the long-term trend.
NASA scan discovers new, 'once in a century' Moon crater
A researcher at NASA has found a massive, recently-formed crater on the Moon, a rare occurrence that only happens "once in a century or even longer," according to scientists.
Where the US-China tariff row stands ahead of White House summit
Trade frictions between the world's top two economies are set to take centre stage next week when US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the White House.
Most stocks rise as Fed hikes and indicates drive to curb inflation
Most equities rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years and boss Kevin Warsh sounded a hawkish note that ramped up bets on another increase as officials fight surging inflation.
Croc-habitat gets green light for 2032 Olympic rowing
A river home to crocodiles was approved Thursday as the 2032 Brisbane Olympics rowing and canoeing venue by the sport's governing bodies after a "thorough and robust assessment".
US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a source familiar with the case said Wednesday.
Indonesia cash-for-photos scheme turns animal hunters into protectors
Indonesian villager Octavius wades through the forest in rubber boots and tattered joggers, ears pricked, eyes peeled, a telephoto lens on his phone primed to capture orangutans, monkeys or birds.
Lula says he will go to UN to tell Trump to 'stay out' of Brazil's elections
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday he will tell US President Donald Trump "not to meddle in Brazil's elections" next week during the United Nations General Assembly.
'Left-field' life: Briton becomes Thailand's top foreign monk
From a working-class childhood on the southern English coast to the top foreign-born monk in Thailand, Shaun Chiverton's quest for a better life has taken him further than most.
Messi heads Inter Miami to Campeones Cup triumph
Lionel Messi headed a goal and provided an assist as Inter Miami won the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, beating Cruz Azul 2-0 in the annual clash between Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX champions.
India's transgender amendment leaves many in limbo
When transgender woman Kali Sidharth Medepalli began hormone replacement therapy in India, she expected to complete her medical transition and undergo surgery within a year.
AI looms large ahead of Xi, Trump summit
Artificial intelligence is set to loom large when Chinese President Xi Jinping meets counterpart Donald Trump in Washington next week, but for all the urgency surrounding the technology, the rivals remain far from agreeing on anything substantial.
Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations
The US military honor guard has been rehearsing and the new White House helipad is ready. But will Xi Jinping and Donald Trump achieve lift-off at their summit next week?