Japan suspends restart of world's biggest nuclear plant
The restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant was suspended in Japan Thursday just hours after the process began, its operator said, but the reactor remains "stable".
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Djokovic, Swiatek roll into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys did enough to keep her title defence on track and Iga Swiatek also triumphed.
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New Zealand landslips kill at least two, others missing
Landslides ploughed into a home and a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, killing at least two people and leaving others missing under tonnes of mud.
Read moreTrump to showcase 'Board of Peace' at Davos after Greenland u-turn
US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday -- burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland.
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Djokovic says heaving Australian Open crowds 'good problem'
Australian Open king Novak Djokovic said Thursday that record-breaking crowds were "a very good problem" despite complaints from some spectators about overcrowding and long queues.
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Swiatek in cruise control to make Australian Open third round
Six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek turned on the style to motor past Marie Bouzkova and into the Australian Open third round Thursday as she limbers up for a crack at a first Melbourne title.
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Austrian ex-agent to go on trial in Russia spying case
A former Austrian intelligence official is due to go on trial Thursday, charged with allegedly handing over sensitive devices and selling secret information to Russia for years.
Read moreDjokovic races on in Melbourne - with help from 'ally' fig tree
Novak Djokovic sent 141st-ranked qualifier Francesco Maestrelli packing in straight sets to ease into the Australian Open third round on Thursday -- with a little help from his favourite tree.
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Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina elections
Bangladesh began official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina.
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Afghan resistance museum gets revamp under Taliban rule
An Afghan who fought against Soviet forces still visits a museum celebrating the resistance, but, in keeping with rules by the Taliban authorities, the displays have undergone notable changes recently.
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