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The TSMC logo is displayed on a building in Hsinchu, Taiwan April 15, 2025. Ann Wang | ReutersTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Thursday reported a 39.1% increase in third-quarter profit from last year, beating estimates and hitting a fresh record as demand for artificial intelligence chips stayed strong.Here are the company’s results versus LSEG SmartEstimates:Revenue: 989.92 billion New Taiwan dollars ($33.10 billion) vs. NT$977.46 billion expectedNet income: NT$452.3 billion, vs. NT$417.69 billion TSMC’s revenue in the September quarter rose 30.3% from a year ago to NT$989.92 billion, also beating estimates. Net income increased 13.7% from last quarter, which had marked a…

HA LEJONE, Lesotho (AP) — In the snow-topped mountains of Lesotho, mothers carrying babies on their backs walk for hours to the nearest health clinic, only to find HIV testing isn’t available. Centers catering to the most vulnerable are shutting their doors. Health workers have been laid off in droves. Desperate patients ration or share pills.This Lesotho was unimaginable months ago, residents, health workers and experts say. The small landlocked nation in southern Africa long had the world’s second-highest rate of HIV infections. But over years, with nearly $1 billion in aid from the United States, Lesotho patched together a…

KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands (AP) — While once the Faroe Islands might have slipped under the radar, more tourists than ever are arriving on the remote archipelago in the north Atlantic. According to Statistics Faroe Islands, a record 94,954 check-ins occurred last year at hotels, hostels and guesthouses.That’s relatively small for a European destination, but authorities are already thinking about how to protect the windswept 18 islands from the tourism pressure that has led to backlash elsewhere.Like Greenland, the Faroes are a self-governing territory of Denmark. So far, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed no public interest in taking control…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo appeared in public Wednesday for the first time since being sentenced to death in absentia for treason and war crimes, meeting other leaders in Kenya in an attempt to establish a political group in opposition to Congo’s current president.Joseph Kabila was filmed in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, at a ceremony attended by a dozen other Congolese leaders who oppose President Felix Tshisekedi. Kabila’s appearance in Kenya is expected to trigger diplomatic protests by Congo’s government, which has previously accused Kenya of supporting the Congo rebel group M23.The group…

KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands (AP) — The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could be a poor choice for travelers with vertigo, seasickness or a fear of enclosed spaces. There are crumbling cliffs, sudden gale-force winds and hillsides so steep that even the sheep can tumble.Three tourists disappeared over two days in September. Police told the media their last locations were near a well-known waterfall that drops into the sea. Be careful, a shaken staffer at the site’s entrance said days later. “Come back.”The risks come with landscapes so dramatic that one became the site for James Bond’s end…

HONG KONG (AP) — Taiwan’s leading computer chip maker, TSMC, said Thursday that its net profit surged nearly 40% in the last quarter, boosted by the surge in use of artificial intelligence. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. is the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer. It reported a net profit of a record 452.3 billion new Taiwan dollars ($15 billion) in the July-September quarter, higher than analysts’ forecasts. The company earlier said its revenue jumped 30% year-on-year in the last quarter. TSMC has been building chip fabrication plants in the United States and Japan to help hedge against risks from China-U.S. trade tensions.…

Oct 15, 2025, 09:13 PM ETSANTIAGO, Chile — Third-string goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in the shootout as Morocco defeated France 5-4 on penalties Wednesday to qualify for its first Under-20 World Cup final.They’ll face Argentina in the final on Sunday, after Mateo Silvetti scored the game’s only goal against Colombia to send La Albiceleste’s U20s to the championship game.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedFrench goalkeeper Lisandru Olmeta’s own goal in the 32nd minute gave Morocco the lead before midfielder Lucas Michel equalized in the 59th.It was tied 1-1…

The top stories and football transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…Manchester City are plotting a £75m bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson next summer but are likely to face stiff competition from Chelsea for the 22-year-old England international – Daily Express. Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has moved above Brighton’s Carlos Baleba on Manchester United’s transfer wishlist – The i. Image: The back page of Thursday’s Daily Express Chelsea have no concern over the future of Moises Caicedo following the midfielder’s split from former agent Manuel Sierra – The Telegraph.Paris Saint-Germain are holding contract negotiations with Bradley Barcola after the…

Our football betting expert and top tipster Jones Knows provides his insight across the Premier League and sees value in backing Man Utd at Liverpool.Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pmAnge Postecoglou’s arrival at Nottingham Forest came with big promises of high tempo, pressing and attacking football but so far what we’ve seen is a defence creaking under the pressure of playing Postecoglou’s style. Forest are leaking goals at a rate of 2.1 per 90 minutes since the Aussie took charge. So my eyes are drawn to the anytime goalscorer market for Chelsea. Enter Alejandro Garnacho at 9/4 with Sky Bet.Chelsea…

Oct 15, 2025, 07:22 PM ETAn emotional Trinity Rodman had to be helped off the field during the first half of the Washington Spirit’s 4-0 Concacaf W Champions Cup group stage win over Monterrey on Wednesday.The United States star went to ground after attempting a tackle along the right touchline. After being helped to her feet by the trainers, Rodman appeared unable to put any weight on her right leg before being helped to the sideline while in obvious distress.After being replaced by Brittany Ratcliffe in the 41st minute, Rodman was then seen heading to the locker room on crutches…