US elections: At final Harris rally, a mix of enthusiasm and worry 

11/05/2024

Philadelphia, United States—In line for Kamala Harris’s final rally of this US election campaign in Philadelphia on Monday, enthusiasm for the Democratic candidate and acute concern at the possible return of Donald Trump to the White House were…

US elections: When will we know who won?

11/05/2024

Washington, United States—As Americans prepare to vote on Election Day Tuesday (Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Philippine time) officials are calling for patience as they tally ballots in what could be a historically close presidential race — and warning…

Quincy Jones, music icon, dies at 91

11/05/2024

New York, United States–Quincy Jones, the polymath hitmaker who ruled the American music industry with a magic touch for well over half a century, has died. He was 91 years old. The singular artist was surrounded by family…

Sydney Marathon is seventh world marathon major

11/04/2024

Sydney, Australia–Sydney was elevated to the World Marathon Majors on Monday, November 4, 2024, joining the likes of London, New York and Boston at the pinnacle of global distance racing. Its confirmation as the seventh member of the…

Mavericks vs Timberwolves: Irving outduels Edwards in Dallas win

10/30/2024

Los Angeles, United States–Kyrie Irving scored 35 points as the Dallas Mavericks recovered from an early Anthony Edwards onslaught to score a 120-114 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Edwards had looked poised to help Minnesota…

One Direction’s Liam Payne falls to death at Argentina hotel

10/17/2024

Buenos Aires, Argentina–British singer Liam Payne, a former member of the best-selling pop group One Direction, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentine police said.…

World Bank: Poorest countries face highest debt burden for 18 years

10/14/2024

WASHINGTON, United States — The world’s 26 poorest economies are facing the most significant debt burden since 2006, the World Bank announced in a new report published Sunday. Government debt in these countries, which are home to…

Nobel chemistry winner sees engineered proteins solving tough problems

10/11/2024

WASHINGTON, United States – Whether it’s battling tumors or breaking down plastic, American scientist David Baker, co-recipient of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has an answer: engineering proteins that don’t naturally exist — a concept once…

LeBron, Bronny James finally play alongside each other

10/07/2024

Los Angeles, United States–LeBron James and eldest son Bronny James claimed a piece of NBA history on Sunday after making their long-awaited first appearance alongside each other for the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo appeared together at the…

Nobel Prize: Five things to know about it

10/03/2024

Stockholm, Sweden-–Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals and organizations for work leading to great advances for humanity, in line with the wishes of inventor Alfred Nobel. Ahead of the announcement of the 2024 Nobel…

Bus fire in Thailand kills 23, mostly children

10/02/2024

Bangkok, Thailand—A devastating fire on a Thai school bus killed at least 23 people, police said Tuesday, October 1, 2024, after rescuers pulled children’s bodies from the charred wreckage of the vehicle. The inferno engulfed the bus on…

Mutilated girls’ genitalia sold for magic in Ivory Coast

09/11/2024

Touba, Ivory Coast–When he was a witch doctor, Moussa Diallo would regularly smear himself in a lotion made from a clitoris cut from a girl subjected to female genital mutilation. “I wanted to be a big chief, I…

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