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N. Korea fires more than 10 missiles, one close to S. Korea waters
North Korea fired more than 10 missiles Wednesday, including one that landed close to South Korea's waters that President Yoon Suk-yeol said was 'effectively a territorial invasion'.
Phillies pummel Astros to take World Series lead
The Philadelphia Phillies smashed five home runs to batter the Houston Astros 7-0 and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven World Series on Tuesday.
Asian markets swing as US data tempers Fed hopes
Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday following losses on Wall Street as forecast-beating US data jolted hopes the Federal Reserve could soon tone down its hawkish pace of interest rate hikes.
Rare US Constitution original copy to be auctioned in December
An original copy of the US Constitution -- one of only two known to be in private hands -- will be auctioned off in December with bidding estimated to go as high as $30 million, Sotheby's announced Tuesday.
N Korean missile lands close to S Korean waters for 'first time', Seoul military says
North Korea fired at least 10 missiles Wednesday, including one that landed close to South Korea's territorial waters and prompted a rare warning for people on an island to shelter in bunkers.
Danish left clings to power with razor-thin election win
Denmark's left-wing bloc led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached out to the centre for broader collaboration on Wednesday after winning a one-seat majority in a nail-biter general election.
Brooklyn Nets slump again after Nash sacking
Zach Lavine produced a fourth-quarter scoring blitz as the Chicago Bulls piled on the misery for the crisis-hit Brooklyn Nets with a 108-99 win on Tuesday.
'Law and order returned' Hong Kong's US-sanctioned leader says at banking summit
Hong Kong’s US-sanctioned leader insisted Wednesday that political stability and business confidence in the city has been restored following the crushing of democracy protests, as he opened a financial summit attended by global bankers including leading Wall Street executives.
Plea from Ukraine first lady kicks off annual tech summit in Portugal
One of the world's biggest tech conferences will get going in Lisbon on Wednesday, after Ukraine's first lady formally opened the event by urging participants to use their skills to save lives rather than end them.
Biden in Florida for final push before the midterms
Joe Biden scolded Republicans on social spending issues Tuesday in popular retirement spot Florida as the US president makes his closing pitch ahead of next week's midterm elections.
Air raid warning on South Korean island after N Korea fire missiles
North Korea on Wednesday fired three short range ballistic missiles, Seoul said, prompting a rare air raid warning for a South Korean island.
How dubious 'local news' sites are feeding US misinformation
When Elon Musk amplified a conspiracy theory about the hammer attack on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, he joined the growing ranks of Americans routinely sharing misinformation published by dubious websites presenting themselves as local news outlets.
LGBTQ candidates make history in US midterm election
LGBTQ candidates are running in all 50 US states and the capital Washington for the first time in this year's midterm election, as the community becomes an increasingly powerful voting constituency.
United on a 'mission' as Europa League group phase concludes
Manchester United and Arsenal go into the last roll of the Europa League group stage dice seeking wins to ensure fast track entry to the last 16.
Netanyahu in lead after Israel vote
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu inched towards reclaiming power Wednesday after projected election results showed a majority government was within reach for the veteran right-winger, though the outlook could shift as ballots are counted.
Swiatek cruises to win over Kasatkina
World number one Iga Swiatek opened her season-ending WTA Finals campaign Tuesday with a straight sets victory over Russia's eighth-ranked Daria Kasatkina.
Colombia leader in rift-healing visit to Caracas after 9-year pause
Colombia's Gustavo Petro met on Tuesday with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, in the first talks at presidential level since the neighbors reestablished diplomatic ties after a three-year break.
'Fantastic' comeback takes Tottenham into Champions League last 16 as group winners
Tottenham Hotspur assistant manager Cristian Stellini called on his side to take inspiration from their second-half display against Marseille after a come-from-behind 2-1 win in France saw them qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League as group winners on Tuesday.
Ecuador declares emergency after 5 police gunned down
Five police officers were killed, several more wounded and prison guards taken hostage Tuesday in the latest wave of attacks in a deadly gang war consuming Ecuador, authorities said.
Spurs, Eintracht into Champions League last 16 as Liverpool beat Napoli
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored a 95th-minute winner as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat Marseille 2-1 and reach the Champions League knockout stage on Tuesday, where they were joined by Eintracht Frankfurt after their victory at Sporting Lisbon.
Tottenham reach Champions League last 16 as group winners after late drama
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored with the last kick of the game as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat Marseille 2-1 on Tuesday and qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League.
US requests for overseas abortion pills surges: study
Requests by Americans for abortion pills from outside the United States have surged since the US Supreme Court's explosive decision last summer to overturn the nationwide right to the procedure, according to a study published Tuesday.
Netanyahu ahead in Israel election, exit polls show
The party of Israel's hawkish ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu was set to come first in Tuesday's vote, initial projections indicated, but there was no guarantee the right-wing veteran could form a government.
Lloris hails battling Spurs as Conte's side reach Champions League last 16
Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris said his team had shown "great personality" to come from behind and beat Marseille 2-1 on Tuesday, a result that saw them progress to the last 16 of the Champions League as group winners.
Liverpool end Napoli's unbeaten run but fall short of top spot
Liverpool ended Napoli's 21-game unbeaten run but a 2-0 win on Tuesday was not enough to dislodge the Italians from top spot in Champions League Group A.
Tottenham sink Marseille to reach Champions League last 16
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored with the last kick of the game as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat Marseille 2-1 on Tuesday and qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League.
Netanyahu ahead in Israel election: exit polls
The party of Israel's veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu was set to come first in Tuesday's vote, initial projections indicated, but there was no guarantee he could form a government.
Bayern polish perfect group stage with win over Inter
Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting continued his lethal form up front for Bayern Munich Tuesday as the German giants beat Inter Milan 2-0 to complete a perfect record in the Champions League group stage.
Denmark's centre tipped as kingmaker in close election
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's left-wing bloc looked set to lose its majority in Tuesday's general election that saw the new centrist Moderate Party poised to become kingmaker, projections based on partial results showed.
Ukraine first lady appeals for IT workers' help
Ukraine's first lady called on Tuesday for IT specialists to help her country by building technology that saves lives rather than ending them.
Bolsonaro 'authorizes' transition 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.
Netanyahu party finishes first in Israel vote: initial projections
The party of Israel's veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu was set to come first in Tuesday's vote, initial projections indicated, but there was no guarantee he could form a government.