Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut
Sydney (AFP) – Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri…
Lebanon set to finally elect president after two
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) – Lebanese lawmakers are expected to finally elect a president Thursday after more than two years of deadlock, in a much-needed step to help lift the war-battered…
New twist in US
Havana (AFP) – One rum, two owners: the decades-long legal battle between the Cuban government and spirits giant Bacardi over the popular Havana Club rum brand has entered a new…
Rubber tappers forge sustainable future in Amazon
Anajás (Brazil) (AFP) – As the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his knife, and heads out to tap his rubber…
'No more fires,' demand fed
Breves (Brazil) (AFP) – Giovana Serrao was not home when a fire lit in a neighboring agricultural field got out of control and destroyed her acai palms on the island…
Crowds throng as Jesus statue parades through Philippine capital
Manila (AFP) – Scores of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila in search of a miracle Thursday, straining to reach a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ in…
Slot fumes after Spurs teenager Bergvall avoids red card to sink Liverpool
London (AFP) – Liverpool boss Arne Slot slammed the controversial decision not to send off Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall before the teenager sealed a 1-0 win in the League Cup semi-final…
Bergvall strikes as Spurs snatch League Cup semi
London (AFP) – Lucas Bergvall condemned Liverpool to only their second defeat this season as the teenager's late strike earned Tottenham a controversial 1-0 win in the League Cup semi-final…
Extreme weather, suburban sprawl fuel LA's wildfires
Washington (AFP) – A prolonged dry spell combined with strong winds has created the "perfect conditions" for Los Angeles wildfires to rage out of control, even though experts say it's…
Campaigners fear spike in hate speech as Meta lifts restrictions
Washington (AFP) – Tech giant Meta has rolled back restrictions around topics such as gender and sexual identity, a sweeping move advocacy groups fear will fuel hate speech. Issued on:…