China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record
China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record The 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by China’s Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about…
Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say
Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says. A Salvadoran…
UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes?
With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them.
Qatar’s Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold
Qatar’s Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold Al-Attiyah is the first person to win a gold medal at the Games in the same year as his…
Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record
Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record Ri Song-gum wins North Korea’s first gold at the games while Chanu finally clinches elusive Asian Games medal in…
US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit
US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA
Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties
Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties Brussels and Kigali resume relations 18 months after rupture, crediting meeting Qatar hosted in Doha. Rwandan Foreign Minister…
UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump’s latest criticism
The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said. Wes Streeting confirmed the deal was being looked at again after…
At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting
At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others. By…
Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India
Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India The company’s cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel. Some analysts say deal raises…