Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb
At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings.
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Bolivian police confront protesters blockading roads
Bolivian police clashed with protesters on Saturday to clear roads and allow provisions into Bolivia's political capital of La Paz, amid a wave of protests against right-wing President Rodrigo Paz.
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Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat to tackle terrible traffic
Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities.
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Russia hits Kyiv with deadly attack after vowing retaliation
Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
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Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 1999 after a 121-108 victory at Cleveland on Saturday stretched their playoff win streak to 10 games.
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Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel search
With people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out -- and check in.
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Fly-half Love ready for All Blacks role: Hurricanes coach Laidlaw
Wellington Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw said "top-class" Ruben Love was equipped to become New Zealand's first-choice fly-half after being largely overlooked by the previous All Blacks coaching regime.
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Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House
A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said.
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Lightning advance: swathes of Hanoi demolished for development
Rows of townhouses torn down in hours, roads ripped up by bulldozers and city blocks reduced to rubble in the name of progress -- giant construction sites litter Hanoi as it races ahead with urban renewal.
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Usyk rocked before stopping Verhoeven to retain heavyweight belts
Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday.
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