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China doubles down on moves to mend its economy, fend off financial crisis

China's leaders launched a barrage of new policies this week to prop up languishing financial markets and rekindle growth in the world's second-largest economy

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev wins five-setter to meet Sinner in final

Daniil Medvedev rallied from two sets down to beat Alexander Zverev after midnight to secure the other place in the final

Messi to make his Super Bowl debut, set to appear in Michelob Ultra ad

It'll be Messi's first Super Bowl commercial and add to his massive advertising reach in the U.S. and globally. The game is on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas

EPL 2023-24: Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Klopp has led Liverpool to a Champions League title and Premier League championship in his tenure after being hired in October 2015

Australian Open 2024: One semi-final loss not beginning of end for Djokovic

Djokovic didn't get a look at a breakpoint during a 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-3 loss to Jannik Sinner on Friday that ended the 10-time Australian Open champion's unbeaten streak after making the final four

Putin's opponent offers hope though only few expect him to win election

Nadezhdin's supporters lining up in Moscow and St. Petersburg told AP it gave them the rare opportunity to be with like-minded people who want a different leader from Putin

Tensions in S China Sea, violence in Myanmar as Laos takes over Asean chair

There were so many expectations when Indonesia started its presidency and some of those expectations fell short, said Shafiah Muhibat

UN court set to issue ruling in South Africa's genocide case against Israel

Israel vehemently rejects the accusation and has asked the court to throw out the case

Global trade being disrupted by Red Sea attacks, war in Ukraine, says UN

The Suez Canal handled 12 per cent to 15 per cent of global trade in 2023, but UNCTAD estimates that the trade volume going through the waterway dropped by 42 per cent over the last two months

Journalists protest layoffs at New York Daily News, Forbes, Conde Nast

Journalists at The New York Daily News and Forbes walked off the job on Thursday amid contentious contract talks with management and a difficult few weeks in the news industry

Republican committee plans to declare Trump as 'presumptive 2024 nominee'

News of the resolution, first reported by The Dispatch, comes as officials prepare to gather in Las Vegas next week for the RNC's winter meeting, where it is expected to be discussed

Donald Trump testifies in court against E Jean Carroll defamation trial

The trial that began last week and already featured testimony by Carroll focuses only on statements Trump made in June 2019 while he was president

Amid growing tensions, Chinese foreign minister visits North Korea

Kim travelled to Russia's Far East in September for a rare summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and some experts say he is also likely seeking a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Alabama can proceed with US' first execution by nitrogen gas: US top court

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Wednesday that he believes the courts will allow the execution to proceed

Zimbabwe's main oppn leader quits, claiming his party was hijacked

Chamisa said he would remain active in public service and told supporters there are fresh things we need to do, urging them to rally behind fresh politics as he prepares to announce his next step

Apple to open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe

Apple has unveiled a sweeping plan to tear down some of the competitive barriers that it has built around its lucrative iPhone franchise

Gaza blames Israeli troops for deadly shooting as crowd waited for aid

Witnesses and health officials said the shooting took place at a roundabout on Gaza City's southern edge, where a large crowd had gathered for distribution of food

More arrests reported as Belarus intensifies crackdown on dissent

Leaders of Belarusian opposition have called the new wave of arrests, which is the biggest in recent months, "a blow to the solidarity within the country"

Colombia declares disaster over wildfires, asks for international help

The disaster declaration allows the government to reallocate funds to tackle the wildfires

Thousands take to streets in Slovakia in nationwide anti-govt protests

Thursday's protests took place in two dozens of cities and towns, including the capital, and spread also to Prague and Brno in the Czech Republic, Krakow in Poland and Paris