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Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:45:56 GMTA mother's campaign for Ukrainian sons captured by Russia
"Mama Tania," a girl shouted from the crowd, rushing over for a hug.
Known widely by the affectionate name, 47-year-old Tetiana Vyshniak is the driving force of a movement urging for the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Her son, Artem, was c...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:39:57 GMTDebutant Arif hits half-century as Pakistan reaches 137-2 at lunch
The 20-year-old made a brisk 57 and put on a solid 86-run opening stand with Azan Awais (30) after Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl on a green-top Pindi Stadium pitch.
At the break, Pakistani skipper Babar Azam was 31 not out while another...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:15:56 GMTEthiopia firm takes aim at menstruation taboos
In Ethiopia, a religiously conservative country of 130 million people where around 40 percent live in poverty, menstruation is still often treated as a subject of shame, and disposable sanitary pads are luxury items.
Hanan Ahmed, 41, set up her com...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:51:54 GMTTrump says Iran war 'highly unlikely' to resume
Trump has threatened to resume strikes in recent weeks, with US media reports suggesting that hostilities could restart after last Tuesday's midterm elections.
The president told CNN in an interview on Sunday that renewed fighting was "highly unlik...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:14:33 GMTMarseille defeat RC Lens as they win five in a row in Ligue 1
Marseille beat Lens (2-1) in the final game of Ligue 1 Matchday 10. Thanks to this result, OM are now fourth in the table.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:05:55 GMTWho is Alice Huang, Chinese exec accused of spying on Nvidia CEO?
Public details are sparse about the woman, also known as Huang Le, who had reportedly been a top figure at a Singapore-based data centre company called Megaspeed International.
Here is what we know about her and the company:
- Who is Alice Huan...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:23:57 GMT'Burning': life under the world's dirtiest skies
"It enters my throat and lungs," the 55-year-old cigarette seller told AFP, running his hands over his clothes to show the fine dust.
"In the evening, I drink hot water and gargle... only then can I breathe easily."
But the dust he brushes off is...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:19:53 GMTSouth Korea's Coupang, Woowa Brothers hit with huge antitrust fines
The announced a provisional fine of 300.8 billion won ($222 million) against the firm over its treatment of restaurants regarding promotions.
It also imposed a provisional fine of 331 billion won on Woowa Brothers Corp, the operator of the Baemin f...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:09:55 GMTIndian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks
Millions celebrate the annual festival of lights with fireworks in one of the world's most polluted capitals, worsening winter smog fuelled by vehicle emissions, farm fires and industry.
The Supreme Court this month allowed the limited use of so-ca...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:55:54 GMTTech firms claw back some losses after midterms rout, eyes on Nvidia
Chipmakers and other companies linked to the artificial intelligence boom took a hammering in the days after Tuesday's US midterms, which saw Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress in a rebuke to Donald Trump and his Republican Party.
The result...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:11:53 GMTUnder fire over AI, effective altruism wants to tell its own story
The hard-to-define movement is still growing, and wants to better explain its values amid bitter criticism from the Trump administration and some powerful voices in Silicon Valley.
Its founding principle is to give money or time to major causes as ...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:07:58 GMTPakistan farmers in long fight to make German firms pay for flood damage
"They're spreading pollution: up in the sky there are no borders, it can affect anywhere," the 43-year-old said, describing areas far larger than his village of 800 people.
"This is a problem for the whole world -- that is why it should be resolved...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:55:54 GMTLeBron James shines as Sixers down Bulls
Veteran superstar James scored 22 points -- his highest tally since joining the Sixers this summer -- in a return to form after a paltry eight points in Friday's disappointing loss to Cleveland.
James also had five assists while Jaylen Brown top-sc...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:53:54 GMTDisgraced comedian Russell Brand to be sentenced for rape, assaults
Brand's conviction last week marked the final blow in a scandal-hit showbiz career that saw him embody the anything-goes culture of 2000s British TV and radio.
On Monday, he will be sentenced at London's Southwark Crown Court, where he was told by ...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:49:55 GMTFive things to know about 'Grand Theft Auto'
The title is widely expected to become the biggest game of the decade, its launch coming 13 years after the previous edition scaled new heights in terms of gameplay and profitability.
Here are five things to know about GTA.
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