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Gaza's civil defence says at least 50 killed in Israeli strikes

Gaza's civil defence says at least 50 killed in Israeli strikes

Gaza's civil defence agency told AFP Wednesday dozens of Israeli strikes overnight killed at least 50 people in the Palestinian territory, hours after US President Donald Trump said "nothing" would jeopardise the ceasefire agreement he helped broker.

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Trump said 'not allowed' to run for third term, 'too bad'

Trump said 'not allowed' to run for third term, 'too bad'

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is "not allowed" to run for a third term, acknowledging the limits laid out in the US Constitution.

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Unruffled by Trump, Chinese parents chase 'American dream' for kids

Unruffled by Trump, Chinese parents chase 'American dream' for kids

Despite plummeting relations between Beijing and Washington, Shanghai resident Huang is determined that her daughter will complete her costly education in the United States.

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Australian police design AI tool to decipher predators' Gen Z slang

Australian police design AI tool to decipher predators' Gen Z slang

Australian police are working on an AI prototype that will help them decipher Gen Z slang and emoji-laden messages written by online predators, a top official said Wednesday.

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Tanzania polls open with opposition excluded

Tanzania polls open with opposition excluded

Polls opened on Wednesday in Tanzania elections in which the main challengers were either jailed or barred from running, with rights groups decrying a "wave of terror".

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Reckless England set New Zealand 176 to win second ODI

Reckless England set New Zealand 176 to win second ODI

England's style of full-throttle cricket failed to find second gear as they set New Zealand 176 to win in the second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday.

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Trump expects 'great meeting' with Xi

Trump expects 'great meeting' with Xi

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he expected a "lot of problems" to be solved with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in their talks on dialling down their hugely damaging trade war.

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Tanzania votes but with opposition excluded

Tanzania votes but with opposition excluded

Tanzania goes to the polls on Wednesday in an election in which the main challengers are either jailed or barred from running, with rights groups decrying a "wave of terror".

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Coach defends handing Australia captaincy back to Sam Kerr

Coach defends handing Australia captaincy back to Sam Kerr

Coach Joe Montemurro has defended reinstating Sam Kerr as captain of the Australian women's side, calling it a "football decision" and not a "political one".

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Thunder, 76ers remain unbeaten with NBA comeback wins

Thunder, 76ers remain unbeaten with NBA comeback wins

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 31 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 107-101 on Tuesday to improve to 5-0 in the young season.

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