Jays topple Yankees in MLB playoffs as Phillies, Tigers, Cubs stay alive
The Toronto Blue Jays knocked the New York Yankees out of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the Phillies fended off elimination against the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Top nature group to unveil new 'red list' of threatened species
The world's top conservation body is holding its world congress starting Thursday in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi and will unveil its updated "red list" of threatened species.
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Grieving Singapore father on mission to save teens from drug vapes
Since losing his only daughter in a fall from their high-rise flat in Singapore, Delfard Tay has turned grief into purpose, sounding the alarm on drug-laced vapes that put teenagers' lives at risk.
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Wilson drills game-winner as Aces hold off Mercury in WNBA Finals
Las Vegas star A'ja Wilson drained a turnaround jump shot with .3 seconds left as the Aces held off Phoenix 90-88 on Wednesday to move within one win of lifting the WNBA title.
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What we know about the new Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt.
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Son Heung-min set to make South Korean history in Brazil friendly
South Korea captain Son Heung-min is set to break his country's record for most appearances for the men's national team when they host Brazil on Friday.
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Stocks mixed as traders assess AI rally, US rates and shutdown
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors tried to assess the outlook for the global AI-fuelled rally, Federal Reserve interest rates and the ongoing US government shutdown.
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Jays down Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs as Tigers, Cubs stay alive
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday to send the Yankees packing in the Major League Baseball playoffs as the Cubs and Tigers stayed alive.
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Hamas, Israel agree hostage release, ceasefire under Trump plan
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal that could free the remaining living hostages within days, in a major step toward ending a war that has killed tens of thousands and unleashed a humanitarian crisis.
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EU chief faces confidence votes in fractious parliament
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly.
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