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Pistons halt Lakers streak while Spurs, Thunder win

Silence not an option, says Canadian Sikh activist after fresh threats

Rennie shakes up All Blacks backroom team as 2027 World Cup looms

Australia, EU agree to sweeping new trade pact after eight years

Too old? The 92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case

Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact

Sinner, Sabalenka march on in Miami as more seeds crash out

US social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus

EU 'concerned' by reports Hungary leaked information to Russia

EU chief meets Australian PM as trade talks enter 'last mile'

Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members

Eight killed during Rio police operation, including drug kingpin

At least eight people died Wednesday during a police operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, including one of Brazil's most-wanted drug lords, authorities said.

Iran suffers new blow as Israel kills intel chief

Iran suffered a fresh blow Wednesday with the killing of its intelligence minister as the new supreme leader, yet to be seen since replacing his slain father, vowed to avenge the death of the country's security chief.

Slovakia curbs diesel sales, ups prices for foreigners

The Slovak government said Wednesday it would restrict diesel sales for 30 days because of a shortage due to the suspension of supplies by the Druzhba pipeline.

Oscar-winner Sean Penn meets troops in frontline Ukraine

US actor Sean Penn met frontline troops in Ukraine, pictures showed Wednesday, the latest appearance in a surprise tour of the war-torn country after skipping the Oscar awards ceremony on Sunday.

Thousands rally in Istanbul to mark year since mayor's arrest

Thousands of people gathered outside Istanbul City Hall Wednesday to mark one year since the arrest of the city's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft probe widely seen as a politically motivated act against the key opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

WNBA, players union agree 'transformative' labor deal: official

The WNBA and the league's players' union have reached a verbal agreement on a record-breaking labor deal, officials said Thursday, heading off the prospect of a strike.

US Fed holds rates unchanged over 'uncertain' Iran war implications

The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected Wednesday, in defiance of President Donald Trump as the world's largest economy battles stubborn inflation, weak labor demand and an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.

Senegal govt calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision

Senegal on Wednesday called for an "independent international investigation" into corruption following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.

From Faraja to Sepah: Iran's multiple security forces

Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has taken steps to ensure it is not reliant on a single security force but rather multiple structures to defend the Islamic republic against external and internal threats.