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ECB to 'moderately' slow asset purchases as economic outlook improves

The European Central Bank says it is dialling back some of its massive emergency pandemic support for the economy.

After all the hype, Ronaldo set for first game back at Man United

The public relations push has been relentless at Manchester United these past few days, detailing everything about Cristiano Ronaldo

Japan extends Covid emergency in Tokyo and 18 other areas until Sept 30

Japan announced Thursday it is extending a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and 18 other areas until the end of September as health care systems remain under severe strain

Divided US Supreme Court allows Texas abortion law to remain in force

A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation's second-largest state.

Taiwan gets first Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines against Covid after long delay

Taiwan received its first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines Thursday after a prolonged purchasing process that gave rise to a political blame game with China

China warns US envoy John Kerry that bad ties could set back climate talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned United States climate envoy John Kerry that deteriorating US-China relations could undermine cooperation between the two on climate change

Afghans face hunger crisis, adding to challenges of Taliban rulers

Food stocks in Afghanistan could run out this month, a senior UN official warned Wednesday, threatening to add a hunger crisis to the challenges facing the country's new Taliban rulers

Pakistan drops Sarfaraz Ahmed for ODI series against New Zealand

Pakistan dropped former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed on Wednesday from its 20-member squad for this month's three-match one-day international series against New Zealand.

US govt asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles

The U.S. government's highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla's Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways.

France starts Covid-19 booster shot campaign for the elderly

France on Wednesday started administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine to people over 65 and those with underlying health conditions to shore up their vaccine protection

French star Mbappe's non-transfer shows where soccer power lies

The deal that didn't happen best defines the landscape of European football after a summer transfer window that saw unexpected moves by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Google again delays return to office until mid Jan due to coronavirus surge

Google is once again postponing a return to the office for most workers until mid-January, in addition to requiring all employees to be vaccinated once its sprawling campuses are fully reopened.

Venice opens film festival with caution, history: Check details here

In Venice, the first isolated pestilence hospital was built on a solitary island in the lagoon

Victorious Taliban focus on governing after US withdrawal from Afghanistan

The Taliban revelled in their victory after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, reiterating their pledge Tuesday to bring peace and security to the country after decades of war

Afghanistan: Music is on at Kabul weddings under the Taliban

At one of Kabul's upscale wedding halls, a celebration was in full swing around midday Tuesday. Afghan dance music could be heard from inside the hall.

Cristiano Ronaldo completes return to Manchester United after 12 years

Cristiano Ronaldo completed his return to Manchester United on Tuesday after 12 years, saying the club always had "a special place in my heart."

Juventus announces Ronaldo exit, signs Kean as a replacement

Minutes after announcing the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus secured his replacement.

Afghanistan: Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security

Standing on the tarmac, Taliban leaders pledged to secure the country, quickly reopen the airport and grant amnesty to former opponents

Taliban control now-quiet Kabul airport after America's withdrawal

Taliban leaders have symbolically walked across the runway at Kabul's international airport after the US withdrawal, marking their victory.

30 kph max: Paris shrinks speed limit to protect climate

It's the latest initiative by a city trying to burnish its climate credentials and transform people's relationship to their vehicles