Sterling stands firm as Brexit hopes build, equities rise
Equity markets remain buoyed despite signs of fresh China-US tensions over Hong Kong.
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Turkey defiant on Syria operation as US demands ceasefire
“They tell us 'to declare a ceasefire'. We can never declare a ceasefire,” says Erdogan.
Huawei says nine-month revenue up despite US pressure
Huawei's revenues jump to 610.8bn yuan ($86.2bn) and its profit margin grew 8.7pc, the company announces.
3 killed, dozens wounded in Taliban truck blast
About 20 children were wounded by flying glass, says govt spokesperson.
School trip hijab clash sparks new secularism row in France
Regional parliament speaker Marie-Guite Dufay denounces a "surge of hatred".
Hong Kong leader abandons policy speech after heckles from lawmakers
Pro-democracy lawmakers, who form a minority of the pro-Beijing legislature, shouted Carrie Lam down.
Rising star Elizabeth Warren weathers attacks at Democratic White House debate
Warren says she would "outwork, out-organise, and outlast anyone.
Aussie cricketer Watson apologies for 'illicit' social media posts
Watson says both his Twitter and Instagram pages had been hacked in recent days.
World economy ‘precarious’, no room for mistakes: IMF
IMF warns outlook is beset by risks; urges policymakers to work to find resolutions.
EU, Britain seen closing in on ‘possible’ Brexit text
The pound jumps to its highest level in five months.
One-third of young children undernourished or overweight: Unicef
About 149 million children four or younger are too short for their age, a clinical condition.
Secret network using social media to stir agitation in Catalonia
The leaders of the movement remain unknown.
India blocks SMS services in held Kashmir after trucker killed
Former CM Farooq Abdullah’s sister and daughter detained for holding ‘anti-India protest’
Putin seeks to expand ties with UAE
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed deals worth over $1.3 billion with the United Arab Emirates.
Paine backs Smith taking over captaincy
Paine on Monday brushed off questions surrounding the Australian side’s future leadership.
Ireland, Scotland aim to deny minnows ‘dream’ qualification
DUBAI: Ireland captain Gary Wilson wants his side to ensure they finish ‘right at the top again’ in the upcoming...
India blocks SMS services in occupied Kashmir after trucker killed
More than 7 million people of the Kashmir Valley are still cut off from the internet.
Farooq Abdullah's sister, daughter detained for holding 'anti-India protest' in Srinagar
Police whisked them away to a nearby police station as they tried to march through the main business area of Lal Chowk.
Boundary countback scrapped as Super Over rules changed
England had won the World Cup by virtue of hitting more boundaries after the scores were level following the Super Over.
700 million children under five undernourished or overweight, reveals Unicef report
Report states more than 800m people constantly hungry; another 2bn eating too much of the wrong foods.