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Asian markets surge on US rate hopes, tech fired by chip deal
Asian equities jumped Thursday after data showing job losses in the US private sector fanned optimism for more interest rate cuts and overshadowed a partial shutdown of the country's government.

Trump wants Nobel but 'forgotten' peacemakers more likely, experts say
US President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants the Nobel Peace Prize when it is announced next week but experts predict he has little chance against those toiling on forgotten causes outside the limelight.

Deepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says
Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians -- including President Donald Trump -- to promote fake government benefits, a watchdog group said Wednesday.

Yankees, Guardians and Padres stay alive in baseball playoffs
Jazz Chisholm raced from first base to score the go-ahead run as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Celtics 4-3 on Wednesday to force a decisive game three in their Major League Baseball playoff series.

Papua New Guinea approves contentious defence treaty with Australia: officials
Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a contentious mutual defence treaty with Australia, officials told AFP on Thursday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence.

Rescuers search for 59 people trapped under collapsed Indonesian school
Rescuers searching for people trapped under a collapsed school in Indonesia on Thursday are hoping to dig a tunnel, at the risk of destabilising the rubble, to reach an estimated 59 still missing.

Two killed as violence flares in Morocco protests
Two people were killed when officers opened fire on a group of people attempting to "storm" a police station in Morocco on Wednesday, state media said, as protests -- sometimes violent -- roil the north African nation.

Rising wildfires spur comeback for Canadian water bomber
The Canadair water bomber revolutionized the fight against wildfires after it debuted in the skies decades ago.

G7 ministers to target those increasing Russia oil purchases
G7 finance ministers pledged Wednesday to take aim at those who are continuing to step up purchases of Russian oil, since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago.

Australia 'mushroom murderer' Erin Patterson to appeal conviction
Australian convicted murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her guilty verdict for killing three people with toxic mushrooms, her lawyer told a court on Thursday, after a trial that sparked a global media frenzy.

OMP Unveils UnisonIQ: the AI Breakthrough Transforming Supply Chain Decision-Making
Bridging four decades of supply chain innovation with the agentic age

Transoft Solutions Receives AiRAP Accreditation
Transoft Solutions Named First North American Company to Become an Accredited AiRAP Data Provider for iRAP Global Road Assessments

Guardians, Padres stay alive in first round of baseball playoffs
The Cleveland Guardians put up five runs in the eighth inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 and force game three in their Major League Baseball playoff series on Wednesday, as San Diego stayed alive with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Barca must defend better to reach PSG level: Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted his team must learn how to defend better after conceding a last-gasp winner against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Fitzpatrick blasts 'offensive' PGA chief after Ryder Cup row
Matt Fitzpatrick slammed "offensive" claims from PGA of America president Don Rea that the hostile reception from USA fans at the Ryder Cup in New York was no worse than European supporters at the event in Rome two years ago.

'Dangerous' Odegaard has freedom to shine for Arsenal, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta said his decision to give Martin Odegaard "total freedom" has helped the Arsenal captain after he starred in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Olympiakos.

PSG stun Barcelona in Champions League, Man City held by Monaco
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester City had to settle for a draw in Monaco despite Erling Haaland's double.

Israeli warships intercept Gaza aid flotilla with Greta onboard
Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory.

Air traffic controllers warn of US shutdown strain
Aviation groups urged US political leaders to quickly resolve a budget impasse Wednesday, warning that the government shutdown strains air travel and delays key upgrades.

'Conservation giant': World reacts to Jane Goodall's death
World leaders and environmental advocates paid tribute Wednesday to renowned British chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall after she died at the age of 91.

Haaland scores twice but Man City denied by Monaco in Champions League
Eric Dier's late penalty handed Monaco a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday as an Erling Haaland double was not enough to give Pep Guardiola's side the victory.

Guirassy helps Dortmund sink Bilbao in Champions League
Serhou Guirassy scored a goal and set up another as Borussia Dortmund beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at home on Wednesday for their first Champions League win of the season.

Trump offers security guarantees to Qatar after Israel strikes
US President Donald Trump has signed an order vowing to defend key ally Qatar against attacks, the White House said Wednesday, in an extraordinary move following Israeli strikes on the Gulf state last month.

Dow, S&P 500 end at records despite US government shutdown
Wall Street stocks rose again Wednesday, shrugging off the partial US government shutdown as major indices finished at records amid hopes for more Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Ramos snatches Champions League holders PSG late win at Barca
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute Goncalo Ramos winner to claim a 2-1 away victory in the league stage on Wednesday.

Martinelli extends Arsenal's perfect start in Champions League
Gabriel Martinelli extended Arsenal's perfect start in the Champions League as the Brazilian forward inspired a 2-0 victory against Olympiakos on Wednesday.

Hojlund and De Bruyne combine to push Napoli past Sporting
Rasmus Hojlund gave Napoli their first points in this season's Champions League with a brace in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in Naples.

Russia cut power to defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant, Ukraine says
The site of Ukraine's defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant -- partially destroyed in a 1986 meltdown -- lost power on Wednesday after Russia shelled a nearby substation, Kyiv said.

World-renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91
British primatologist Jane Goodall, who transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most revered wildlife advocates, has died at the age of 91, her institute announced Wednesday.

First woman coach breaks barriers in Brazil basketball
Serbian-Australian basketball coach Jelena Todorovic wants to be more than just the first woman coaching a male team in Brazil, as she works on reversing the fortunes of players who finished bottom of the table last season.

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli warships 'intercepted' boats
A flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said Israeli forces had on Wednesday intercepted its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory.

Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad
Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan.