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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

European Union takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there.

Angela Merkel's would-be heir seeks rebound after election debate

Chancellor Angela Merkel's struggling would-be heir hit back at suggestions that a center-left rival is better qualified for the job after a televised debate failed to give him a clear breakthrough

Islamic State claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport

The Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for Monday's rocket attack in Kabul, saying it fired at least six Katyusha rockets at the airport in the Afghan capital

WHO European head backs 3rd vaccine doses for the vulnerable

The head of the WHO's European branch says he agrees with the top US infectious diseases expert that a third dose of coronavirus vaccines can help protect the people most vulnerable

'He brought calmness to PSG', says Pochettino on Messi's debut

Mauricio Pochettino felt Lionel Messi brought calmness to Paris St Germain as he made his much-anticipated debut in Sunday's 2-0 win at Reims.