Shafique stands firm as Pakistan narrow gap on Australia
Opener Abdullah Shafique battled to an unbeaten 39 as Pakistan narrowed Australia's lead to 250 runs at tea on day two of the second Test in Melbourne on Wednesday, losing one wicket in the process.
Read moreUS, Israel discuss 'different phase' of war
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Tuesday to discuss shifting "to a different phase" of the Israel-Hamas war with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, a White House official said.
Read more'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead: report
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite", was found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide, Yonhap news agency reported.
Read moreNadal, Osaka in Australia comebacks as Djokovic targets more glory
Rafael Nadal returns from a "winding, tortuous" injury journey in Brisbane this week, while fellow superstar Novak Djokovic kickstarts his bid for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title at Perth.
Read moreAsian stocks track US gains in 'Santa Claus rally'
Asian markets opened higher on Wednesday, tracking Christmas holiday gains on Wall Street, with investors betting on the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates as early as March.
Read moreFive breakout sporting stars in 2023
In 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson finally came good on the global stage, while Victor Wembanyama quickly left his mark on the NBA and Rachin Ravindra lit up the Cricket World Cup.
Read moreAustralia all out for 318 as Pakistan fight back in 2nd Test
Pakistan roared back into the second Test against Australia in Melbourne on Wednesday, grabbing seven wickets in the morning session to dismiss the hosts for 318 at lunch.
Read moreDuo battle for lead as storms force eight out of Sydney-Hobart
Two 100-foot supermaxis battled for the lead Wednesday in a storm-struck Sydney-Hobart race fleet of 95 yachts, after eight entrants pulled out of the punishing ocean event.
Read moreA migrant's odyssey from Venezuela to the United States
Lying in the jungle with a gun pointed at him, Marcel Maldonado remembered his mother's warning about the dangers of migrating overland to the United States -- and wondered if he'd get out alive.
Read moreNorth Korea kicks off key party meeting ahead of new year
North Korea has opened a year-end ruling party meeting attended by leader Kim Jong Un, state media said Wednesday, with key policy decisions for 2024 expected to be unveiled.
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