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New Orleans crash updates: Dozens taken to hospital after tanker slams into riverboat carrying 129 people

The boat, named American Heritage, was left partially submerged in the Mississippi River after the collision Friday

The Independent12 minutes ago
Science

Tracking down Tasmania's rare, flightless pandani moth

It can't fly, it spends its life hidden among the foliage of a native plant, and its closest relative is in another country. Scientists are now trying to find out more about this elusive insect.

ABC News20 minutes ago
Climate

Battery-powered trailers could slash diesel costs for truck operators

Australian trucking operators are trialling battery-powered trailers that could lower diesel consumption and cut emissions without replacing existing trucks.

ABC News29 minutes ago
Sport

Socceroos crush Qatar in Doha demolition

The Socceroos have enjoyed an emphatic victory in the stronghold of the Asian champions, defeating Qatar 3-0 in Doha.

ABC News1 hour ago
DiplomacyWar

EU deal on Ukraine talks overshadows AI-focused summit in Dublin

EU leaders have agreed that the E5 format — Germany, France, U.K, Italy and Poland — plus the European Commission and Council will represent the bloc at any future peace negotiations.

Politico2 hours ago
Sport

Spectacular try helps England to Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup glory

England has been crowned Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champion for a third time, defeating France 50-38 as Australia finished its campaign with a comprehensive victory in the third-place play-off.

ABC News10 hours ago
Sport

Australian cricket's sandpapergate is back - and it cuts deep in a 'nation of good sports'

Claims the entire Australian team knew of the 2018 sandpaper cheating plot are dividing the cricket world.

BBC13 hours ago
Sport

Australia’s friendly against Jordan moved to Qatar over security concerns

Asian football giants Australia's upcoming friendly with Jordan was initially scheduled to be played in Amman.

Al Jazeera13 hours ago
Sport

Oh and Kuriyama call for change as Japan’s baseball landscape shifts

The two baseball legends are seeking to inspire Japan's next generation of players as many seek their fortunes in MLB.

The Japan Times14 hours ago
Sport

NBA: Cunningham scores 52 as Pistons win double OT thriller against Wizards

Cunningham became the first NBA player to record a 50-point, 10-assist game without committing a turnover since 1977-78.

Al Jazeera14 hours ago
Sport

Teens committed to trial over alleged murder of Sunshine Coast soccer coach

Two Sunshine Coast teenage boys charged with fatally stabbing a man in his home last year have been committed to face a jury trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court.

ABC News14 hours ago
Sport

Jessica Pegula wins thrilling contest at WTA Finals, Coco Gauff eliminated

Pegula's win, in the final group one round-robin match, meant Gauff was knocked out of the season-ending championships.

Al Jazeera14 hours ago
Sport

Whatever happened to the $300,000 diamond that went missing in F1 crash?

Whatever happened to the diamond that went missing after the Formula 1 car it was attached to crashed?

BBC15 hours ago
SportSociety

Australian footballers will not be charged after hotel incident, police say

Four Sydney Swans players had been under investigation after an alleged sexual assault after a game in Melbourne.

BBC18 hours ago
SportHealth

Mom who fell asleep and accelerated onto soccer field killing two in Wichita won’t be charged

The 34-year-old woman told detectives she awoke to the screams of both her children

The Independent1 hour ago
Culture

Boots Riley is ready for the working class to rise up

Filmmaker, musician and activist Boots Riley’s latest movie I Love Boosters makes the creative’s edict clear: power lies with the people, we just have to rise up and take it.

ABC News3 hours ago
PoliticsSport

Haitian forces recapture national stadium after two years of gang control

Haitian security forces regained control Thursday, November 12, of the country's main stadium that had been under gang control for two years, forcing the national football team to play elsewhere. The Haitian National Pol

France 246 hours ago
Sport

The Rugby League World Cup final should have solved the Golden Boot battle

Kalyn Ponga has been awarded the Golden Boot as international player of the year but the trophy should not have been given until he and Reece Walsh faced off in the World Cup final.

ABC News17 hours ago
Sport

Cunningham scores 52 as Pistons win double-OT thriller against Wizards

Cade Cunningham became the first player in NBA history to score 50 points and add 10 assists with zero turnovers.

The Japan Times17 hours ago
SocietySport

Par for the cause: Hong Kong Golf Club raises funds, builds community through sports

Members of the Hong Kong Golf Club gathered on the putting green this autumn to take part in two sporting events, both aimed at supporting charitable causes and strengthening community ties. Beyond world-class competitio

South China Morning Post19 hours ago
Sport

'There's no such thing as safe' in contact sports, brain injury expert says

Discussing the issue of contact sports and the threat to sports men and women of all ages, particularly in the light of the recent death, just last month, of a 17-year-old French woman after a head collision on the rugby

France 2424 hours ago
Sport

Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out

The Under-17 World Cup in Qatar will kick off as scheduled next week despite the United States’ decision to withdraw

Al Jazeera25 hours ago
Sport

Senegal’s wrestlers turn tradition into gold at Dakar Youth Olympics

Senegal’s young wrestlers thrive as they adapt skills from their traditional sport to beach wrestling at Youth Olympics.

Al Jazeera26 hours ago
Sport

FIFA president says Qatar safe for U-17 World Cup despite US withdrawal

Gianni Infantino and local organisers say preparations are continuing for the 19 November kick-off of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 tournament, with FIFA expected to decide on a replacement for the US team. US Socce

Euronews26 hours ago
Sport

On Dakar’s Packed Beaches, Africa Welcomes Its First Youth Olympics

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games are taking place in Senegal, where the beaches and streets are teeming with sports fans and fitness fanatics.

The New York Times31 hours ago
Sport

FIFA Under-17 World Cup to kick off in Qatar despite US withdrawal

FIFA says its 'security assessments' for the 48-team tournament remain unchanged after US Soccer pulled out.

Al Jazeera32 hours ago
SportWar

Canada won’t let Russian players enter for ice hockey junior championship

Russian, Belarusian athletes and officials will be prevented from entering Canada regardless of their visa status.

Al Jazeera32 hours ago
Sport

Pin trading craze brings athletes together at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

At the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, small pins have become prized keepsakes, traded by athletes, volunteers and collectors across the train, press centre, Olympic Village and stadium.

Africanews34 hours ago
Sport

The Olympic pin craze: collecting memories at Dakar 2026

At the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, small pins have become prized keepsakes, traded by athletes, volunteers and collectors across the train, press centre, Olympic Village and stadium.

Africanews34 hours ago
Sport

FA scrambles for Jordan alternative with Socceroos reluctant to travel

Socceroos players remain hesitant to travel to Jordan due to security concerns and Football Australia is searching for answers.

ABC News38 hours ago
Sport

South Korea captain Son says players have resolved their differences

Reports of a rift in the dressing room began after the team's early exit at this year's World Cup, which led to the departure of coach Hong Myung-bo.

The Japan Times38 hours ago
Sport

Wembanyama leads Spurs to 10th straight NBA win

Victor Wembanyama poured in 32 points to lead seven Spurs players who scored double figures.

The Japan Times40 hours ago
ScienceSport

Hong Kong charity helps neurodivergent people build confidence through nutrition, dance

For 33-year-old Coco Choi Pak-yin and 24-year-old Crystal Lee Wing-wai, few things bring more joy than dancing at the Hong Kong charity Love 21 Foundation. As neurodivergent individuals, they take part in a variety of ta

South China Morning Post43 hours ago
SportEconomy

Don’t subject Hong Kong’s private sports clubs to dubious lease changes

The Hong Kong government has set forth on a course of action which seems destined to upset large swathes of the middle class, including senior personnel from finance, business, technology and academia. These are the very

South China Morning Post44 hours ago
SportWar

Canada says Russian hockey players with visas will still be barred from world junior championship

The federal government says Russian hockey players will not be permitted to compete at next month's world junior championship in Alberta, even if they already hold valid Canadian visas.

CBC46 hours ago
Sport

RSF calls for release of French reporter Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria

After being detained for almost 500 days in Algeria, Christophe Gleizes is no closer to being freed. Those close to him, as well as his fellow sports journalists have campaigned tirelessly for his release with the affair

France 242 days ago
Sport

The women's RLWC final is a fight against fate

Australia and New Zealand's run to the women's World Cup final has felt pre-destined from the moment the tournament started and the Jillaroos are poised to once again show their dominance against their greatest rivals.

ABC News2 days ago
Sport

Greetings from Senegal, where breakdancers are competing in the Youth Olympics

Senegal's breakdancers have been practicing for their country's historic hosting of the Youth Olympic Games this month. It's the first time Africa is hosting an Olympic event.

NPR2 days ago
WarSport

Israeli army kills Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Kamal Abdel-Malek in Gaza

Abdel-Malek, the captain and goalkeeper of Gaza Sports Club, recently played in the Thousand Martyrs Cup final.

Al Jazeera2 days ago
Sport

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 set for November kick-off

The countdown to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 is underway, with teams arriving in Doha ahead of the tournament.

Africanews2 days ago
Sport

Wael Mohya could make German football history at 17

At just 17, Gladbach forward Wael Mohya has earned his first Germany call-up. The dual-national talent has chosen the DFB path for now — and could soon make modern national-team history.

Deutsche Welle2 days ago
Sport

‘Hear the goals during the afterlife’: Barça fans get to inter ashes at club’s new memorial

Memorial FC Barcelona, part of upgrade to Camp Nou stadium, will consist of 26,000 niches where fans can deposit their ashes Lifelong supporters of Barcelona football club will soon be able to cheer on the club from beyo

The Guardian2 days ago
Sport

South Africans divided over Olympic swimmer’s switch to Netherlands

South Africa’s most decorated Olympian is switching nations to swim for the Netherlands.

Al Jazeera2 days ago
Sport

How ancient nomadic survival skills became global sporting events

Horseback wrestling, endurance racing, archery and traditional games grew from the skills of nomadic life. At the World Nomad Games, those traditions now draw athletes from more than 100 countries.

Euronews2 days ago
SocietySport

Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto could help UK uncover more sporting crime

Rui Pinto is 'in talks' with UK authorities to help uncover more crime in exchange for police protection, reports say.

Al Jazeera2 days ago
Sport

South African Olympic swimmer switches allegiance to the Netherlands

Tatjana Smith said 'financial and practical challenges' made it difficult to sustain her swimming career in South Africa.

Africanews2 days ago
Sport

Football: Éli Junior Kroupi earns first France call-up from Zinédine Zidane

Bournemouth centre-forward Éli Junior Kroupi has earned his first call-up to the French national team. He replaces Marcus Thuram, who is injured and has been returned to his club Inter Milan.

France 242 days ago
PoliticsSport

Teddy Riner candidacy 'illustrative of hunger for alternatives' to France's Le Pen or Mélenchon

As Teddy Riner throws his hat in the race for the French presidency, amid France's sociopolitical and economic crises, François Picard is pleased to welcome Lex Paulson, Director of Executive Programs at UM6P School of C

France 242 days ago
Sport

From Jersey to Somalia... via Liverpool & Man City

BBC Sport charts Jarma Mohamed's surprising football journey from Premier League academies to the Somalia national team, via an app and Jersey Bulls.

BBC2 days ago
Sport

South African swimmer Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to Netherlands

Double Olympic gold medallist cites 'financial and practical challenges' of swimming.

Al Jazeera2 days ago
Sport

On Dakar’s Packed Beaches, Africa Welcomes Its First Youth Olympics

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games are taking place in Senegal, where the beaches and streets are teeming with sports fans and fitness fanatics.

The New York Times2 days ago
Sport

How a small scrap of sandpaper shed light on cricket's so-called dark arts

Keeping the cricket ball in the perfect condition to behave the way you want it to has always been a part of cricket, but the Australians and their yellow scrap of sandpaper shed harsh light on the sport's so-called dark

ABC News2 days ago
Sport

Minjee Lee set to end horror 2026 season with Tour Championship absence

Minjee Lee will miss the Tour Championship for the first time since 2014 as she looks to rebound from a year to forget.

ABC News2 days ago
SportHealth

How BBC got message from Vinícius Jr to Sudan football fan who lost his legs in war

Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.

BBC2 days ago
PoliticsSport

Teddy Riner candidacy 'illustrative of this hunger for an alternative' to Le Pen or Mélenchon

As Teddy Riner throws his hat in the race for the French presidency, amid France's sociopolitical and economic crises, François Picard is pleased to welcome Lex Paulson, Director of Executive Programs at UM6P School of C

France 242 days ago
DiplomacySport

Iraq blocks Iranian football team’s plane from landing over US sanctions

Iraq has barred Iran’s national football team from landing in Basra due to US sanctions on Iranian airlines.

Al Jazeera3 days ago
SportSociety

Parent upset over football blowout goes into opposing school to defecate in the hallway

The man allegedly passed by several open restrooms before squatting on the hallway floor

The Independent3 days ago
PoliticsSport

SA Labor slammed 'basketball stadium' to fix ramping but the crisis is far from over

While ramping remains at near record levels, the SA government isn't shy about investing in new sporting facilities and major events.

ABC News3 days ago
PoliticsSport

Sports legends whose political fortunes may be a lesson to Riner ahead of presidential bid

French judo star Teddy Riner may have announced his bid for the 2027 French presidential campaign on Monday, but he is not the only sports star to transition from stadium to bully pulpit. Read about some of his most famo

France 243 days ago
Sport

World Athletics raises qualifying standards for 2028 LA Olympics, gets tough on endurance events

Athletes chasing ​qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will face much tougher entry standards than for Paris two years ago, with World Athletics on Tuesday tightening benchmarks across track events while incre

CBC3 days ago
Sport

Iraq bars Iranian football team’s plane from landing in Basra: Report

Decision by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority reportedly related to ⁠US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines.

Al Jazeera3 days ago
PoliticsSport

French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency

Judy star Teddy Rinner wants to be the next president of France. The 37-year-old Olympic champion announced his bid on social media on Monday. The news comes as polls show the French public largely split between the far-

Africanews3 days ago
PoliticsSport

Teddy Riner: From French Olympic judo champion to presidential candidate

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 10: French Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announces he will run for president in next year's French elections. But how serious is his bid? Also, a new government directive in France sa

France 243 days ago
Sport

Jillaroos spring a surprise as teams are named for World Cup finals

Australia has named its men's and women's sides for this Sunday's Rugby League World Cup finals against New Zealand, including a surprise Jillaroos call.

ABC News3 days ago
Sport

Luka Doncic’s 32 points help Lakers beat Hawks; Wembanyama powers Spurs

Doncic has been averaging 40 points per game this season with the Lakers on top of the NBA Western Conference.

Al Jazeera3 days ago
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