Pliskova wins ‘ugly match’ to move into third round in Melbourne
Karolina Pliskova extended her winning streak on Thursday, dispatching Germany’s Laura Siegemund 6-3 6-3 to advance to the third round of the Australian Open....
France’s Le Maire: still hopeful of digital tax deal
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday that he remained hopeful of reaching a global digital tax deal, despite an initial failure to...
Canadian air tanker fighting Australia bushfires crashes, killing three
A Canadian-owned Hercules C-130 air tanker crashed while fighting bushfires in Australia’s alpine region on Thursday, killing all three of its crew, authorities said....
Factbox: C-130 Hercules aircraft used as water bombers to fight fires around the world
A Lockheed C-130 Hercules tanker fighting bushfires in Australia’s alpine region crashed after losing contact with ground control on Thursday, authorities said. Modified versions of...
Successor to slain Iran general faces same fate if he kills Americans: U.S. envoy
The U.S. special representative for Iran said the successor to Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike, would suffer the same fate...
Explainer: Global airlines on high alert as virus outbreak spreads
Airlines and passengers are on guard against a new flu-like virus that originated in Wuhan, China....
Kilimanjaro climb inspires Muguruza for push to Melbourne summit
Having scaled Africa’s highest mountain during the offseason, former world number one Garbine Muguruza hopes to reach new heights at the Australian Open after suffering...
Chinese listed companies ramp up virus efforts after president’s call
A number of Chinese listed companies – ranging from biotech firms, drugmakers, mask producers and thermometer manufacturers – announced efforts in response to a national...
Wuhan shuts down, as WHO mulls ‘global emergency’
China cut off all urban transport networks into and out of Wuhan Wednesday as global alarm mounts over the coronavirus – a new flu-like virus...
Steep losses in China stocks hit Asia, oil tumbles as virus fears grow
Asian shares tumbled on Thursday, led by the biggest slide in Chinese stocks in more than eight months, as investors grew more anxious about the...
