Five years after his death, Philip Roth's concern for US democracy lives on
Five years after his death, Philip Roth's concern for the state of American democracy lives on, evidenced during a sprawling celebration and debate of the writer's legacy on what would have been his 90th birthday.
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On Ukraine frontline, old friends and a Soviet artillery gun
They have known each other for years and remain inseparable even on the frontline in Ukraine, defending their country together "like brothers".
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Army convoy brings food to blockaded Burkina city
An army convoy has delivered desperately-needed supplies to a northern Burkina Faso city that has been blockaded by jihadists for months, locals and security sources told AFP Wednesday.
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Debt-ridden China Evergrande rolls out restructuring plan
Troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande unveiled on Wednesday a long-awaited restructuring proposal for its massive debts, as it fights off a winding-up court petition brought by creditors in Hong Kong.
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Etzebeth 'lures' fellow Springok Koch to the Sharks
South Africa prop Vincent Koch said on Wednesday his Test team-mate Eben Etzebeth helped convince him to return hom and join the Durban-based Sharks.
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TikTok boss to deny China ties to US lawmakers
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will staunchly deny allegations by US lawmakers Thursday that the hugely popular video-sharing app had ever, or ever would, share data with the Chinese government.
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Time capsules: Mauritania's precious Chinguetti manuscripts
Saif el Islam al Ahmed Mahmoud sat cross-legged on a sheepskin and gingerly turned the pages of an ancient manuscript.
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Scientists offer 'non-alien explanation' for interstellar visitor
When the first object ever known to have visited the Earth's Solar System from outer space zoomed past in 2017, it was so strange that at least one leading astronomer was convinced it was an alien vessel.
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Third golden duck for India's T20 sensation Yadav
The world's top-rated Twenty20 batter, India's Suryakumar Yadav, suffered his third consecutive golden duck on Wednesday in a thrilling third and final one-day international against Australia.
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Zelensky visits frontline, deadly Russian strikes hit school, flats
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that he visited military positions near the frontline town of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, as a Russian strike battered a residential building leaving dozens injured.
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