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A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing the US and other embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies seen in the city.

Tim Southee said he would never forget his "incredible journey" after the New Zealand great confirmed Tuesday he had retired fully from international cricket.

Nick Kyrgios says he will play doubles with enemy-turned-friend Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International starting later this month in the build-up to the Australian Open.

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, severely damaging buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing foreign embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies lying in the street.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales with calls for an initial detention period of six months on suspicion of "trafficking" a 15-year-old girl while in office, authorities said Monday.

England captain Ben Stokes admitted Tuesday he became "emotional" after suffering another injury setback during the third Test defeat to New Zealand, but he would not be reducing his bowling workload.

China's foreign minister said Tuesday that Beijing and Washington can achieve "many great things" if they work together, ahead of next month's inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump.

A 15-year-old female student was identified by police as the assailant who opened fire Monday at a school in the US state of Wisconsin, where a fellow student and teacher were killed and the suspected shooter was found dead.

Former England assistant Steve Holland was named manager of Japanese club Yokohama F-Marinos on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of Harry Kewell and Ange Postecoglou.

In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its "golden lotus" design, fashion boutique owner Suzanne Leong wonders if the economic miracle that initially made her fortune has now cast her aside.

KL Rahul fell to a stunning Steve Smith catch for 84 after he and Ravindra Jadeja had led an Indian fightback on the fourth day of the third Test in Brisbane on Tuesday.

The successor to Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee president must "embody the principles of justice" and that means refusing to welcome Russia back into the sporting world, Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP.

New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.

Syria's rebel factions will be "disbanded," the head of the group that led the ouster of Bashar al-Assad has pledged, as the former president denounced the country's new rulers as "terrorists".

Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

As Britain's new Labour government bids to reset long-fraught ties with China amid a suspected spy scandal, another issue could mar relations: Beijing's controversial plans to open the largest embassy in the UK.

As Germany heads for elections, its security services warn that Russia and its sympathisers may step up meddling and disinformation to boost extremist parties and sow doubt about the democratic process.

A UK court will Tuesday hand down its sentences on the father and stepmother of a British-Pakistani girl, who died from prolonged and horrific abuse in a case which shocked the UK.

New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to post a crushing 423-run third Test win and send seamer Tim Southee into retirement on a winning note.

A New York judge ruled Monday against a bid by US President-elect Donald Trump to have his conviction for covering up hush money payments to a porn star thrown out on immunity grounds.

OpenAI on Monday said it is making ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users, escalating its threat to Google's dominance.

New Zealand captured three prized wickets Tuesday as England slid closer to defeat on 193-5 at lunch on day four of the third and final Test in Hamilton.

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, the Yonhap news agency said.

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A teenage student opened fire Monday at a school in the northern US state of Wisconsin, killing two and injuring several others before being found dead, officials said.

Global shares mostly retreated Monday as markets awaited a Federal Reserve interest rate decision while concerns over political battles in Europe and China's struggling economy pressured equities.

Bournemouth's Enes Unal provided a dramatic climax to his side's 1-1 draw with West Ham on Monday as the Turkey forward's superb late free-kick cancelled out Lucas Paqueta's penalty.

TikTok asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the popular online video-sharing platform or shut down a month from now.