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Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, dominates in historic Games debut
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Sao Tome voters want to stop exodus of 'neglected' youth
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Madagascar's Gen Z 'betrayed' after ushering in new rule
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Bulgaria's battery boom pays off as drought hits power plants
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As Moscow steps up attacks, Kyiv residents brace for harsh winter
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Mexican cartels target Australia with their African meth
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Comic inspires unlikely kabaddi dreams for Japan's Asian Games amateurs
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Swim sensation Yu, 13, set for Olympic take-off after golden Asian Games
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Thailand slams chaotic Asian Games organisation as 'musical chairs'
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Ex-NFL star Brown to take plea deal in shooting case: lawyer
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North Korea to keep nuclear weapons 'forever': foreign minister
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Malaysia's migrant return plan chills Myanmar Rohingya
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Markets mixed as China's Xi arrives for US talks
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Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hit
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Swiss voters expected to shun stricter neutrality
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Thousands missing, aid needs mount one month after Nepal's deadly floods
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Rapper-turned-PM faces first big test after Nepal disaster
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Nepal flood victims look to PM Shah to press climate case at UN
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Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup 'scar' in Spain showdown
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Trump admin says there were 8 suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier
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'Helps me cope': Catholic baptisms rise among French youth
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Iranian satire 'Head to Head' draws a veil over the men
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Colombians in Santa Marta stay inside after violence wracks the city
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Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris
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Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit
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Morocco elects new parliament with lowest turnout in nearly two decades
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Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback
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North Korean IT contractor found remote work in New Zealand: agency
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Australian PM says OpenAI hacked government health website
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Anthropic touts AI-led biology discovery
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Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
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Giants QB Dart to have season-ending surgery
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Morocco elects new parliament amid social frustration, youth discontent
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Venezuelan shot by ICE needs urgent surgery, mother tells AFP
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Scheffler and Burns to face Im and Lee in Presidents Cup opener
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Giants QB Dart to have season-ending surgery: reports
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Crushing wins for Lyon and Barca in women's Champions League
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Judge urged to lift Trump's White House ban on media outlets
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Rio breaks record for rainiest September amid powerful El Nino
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Stocks fall on soaring bond yields, higher oil prices
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At UN, tech chiefs urge caution in AI development
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US judge weighing Trump's White House ban on media outlets
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Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Zelensky vows winter campaign
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At UN, OpenAI's Altman calls 'for extreme care' in AI
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Venezuelan shot by ICE needs urgent medical care, mother tells AFP
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Hamilton gives thumbs up to Gulf GPs despite Iran conflict
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Zelensky says Putin using fighters from 47 countries in Ukraine war
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Leclerc admits going 'too far' in Hamilton shunt in Italy
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Klopp calls on Germany to 'rise above ourselves' as new era begins
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Row engulfs Dolly Parton's estate as manager accuses nephew of making threats
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Record-setting Giannis lifts Bucks over Nets
Giannis Antetokounmpo forced overtime with a milestone three-pointer and drained two free throws to seal a 120-119 Milwaukee victory over Brooklyn Thursday that clinched the NBA champion Bucks' playoff berth.
Australia's Kambosos to face Haney for undisputed lightweight crown
Australian boxing sensation George Kambosos will face American star Devin Haney in Melbourne in June for the undisputed lightweight championship of the world, organisers said Friday.
Scepticism in Greece after new attempt to crack down on football violence
The Greek government has brought in longer prison sentences and a crackdown on hardcore football supporters' groups following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old fan -- but scepticism surrounds the measures.
Aussie Lee, Kupcho share LPGA lead at Mission Hills
Australia's Minjee Lee fired six birdies in a six-under par 66 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship with Jennifer Kupcho.
Litherland wins Pro Swim 400 IM as Marchand disqualified
Rising French star Leon Marchand's stellar performance in the 400m individual medley at the San Antonio Pro Swim ended in disappointment on Thursday when he was disqualified for an illegal turn.
Eyes of football world on Doha for World Cup draw
The draw for this year's World Cup takes place in the shadow of Doha's skyscrapers on Friday, with the focus for the evening on the actual football after a build-up dominated by the many off-field issues surrounding the awarding of the tournament.
'Destiny in our hands', says Toulon winger Villiere
France winger Gabin Villiere says winning the Six Nations Grand Slam has left him hungry for more silverware with his club Toulon as a climactic end to the regular Top 14 season draws closer.
Liverpool, Man City resume Premier League title charge
Liverpool and Manchester City resume their quest for historic trophy hauls on Saturday at the start of a season-defining month for both Premier League title contenders.
Real Madrid seek recovery against Celta after Barca loss, before Chelsea
Real Madrid's trip to Celta Vigo might once have been seen as a chance to rest and reset but the Clasico capitulation has raised the stakes ahead of next week's Champions League first leg against Chelsea.
Tearful Osaka rallies past Bencic to reach Miami Open final
Naomi Osaka cried tears of joy after reaching the Miami Open final for the first time before her mind turned towards something else.
Aussie Lee, Kupcho share early LPGA lead at Mission Hills
Australia's Minjee Lee fired six birdies in a six-under par 66 on Thursday to share the early first-round lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship with Jennifer Kupcho.
Osaka rallies past Bencic to reach Miami Open final
Japan's Naomi Osaka advanced to the WTA Miami Open final by rallying to defeat Olympic champion Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday.
Djokovic stays No.1 as Medvedev falls to Hurkacz at Miami
Daniil Medvedev missed a chance to reclaim the world number one ranking on Friday after falling to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (9/7), 6-3 at the Miami Open.
Ton-up Babar and Haq punish Australia in Pakistan's highest ODI chase
Skipper Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq smashed brilliant centuries to help Pakistan pull off their highest ODI run-chase in a six-wicket triumph over Australia in Lahore on Thursday.
Ukraine war a factor in Argentina MotoGP delay, says top official
Opening practice for this weekend's Argentina MotoGP has been put back 24 hours to Saturday after flights carrying crucial equipment for the race were delayed with the Russian invasion of Ukraine cited as a major factor.
Kyrgios fined $35,000 for tirade at umpire in Miami loss
Australian star Nick Kyrgios was fined $35,000 by the ATP on Thursday following his stormy row with umpire Carlos Bernardes in a Tuesday loss at the Miami Open.
Evans says Marchant deserves England run after Six Nations stint
Joe Marchant's form in the Six Nations should be rewarded with an extended run in the England side, according to Harlequins' attack coach Nick Evans.
Bangladesh coach admits 'uncertainty' prompted bowling first in Test
Head coach Russell Domingo admitted on Thursday that Bangladesh's decision to bowl in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead was prompted by uncertainty about batting first in potentially difficult conditions.
Elgar, Bavuma give South Africa early Test edge over Bangladesh
Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma hit half-centuries to give South Africa a slight edge on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Thursday.
Ton-up McDermott propels Australia to 348-8 in second ODI
Ben McDermott smashed a maiden century Tuesday to guide Australia to a massive 348-8 in the second day-night international against Pakistan in Lahore.
Premier League to introduce five subs from next season
Premier League clubs will be able to make five substitutions from the 2022/23 season after they belatedly agreed to the rule change on Thursday.
Vettel cleared to race in Australian GP after Covid absence
Sebastian Vettel has been declared fit to take part in next week's Australian Grand Prix after he missed the opening two races of the season following a bout of coronavirus.
Hamilton 'struggling mentally' after tough start to F1 season
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he is "struggling mentally and emotionally" after a tough start to the Formula One season.
Bangladesh hit back after South Africa start well
Bangladesh hit back with three wickets during the first afternoon of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Thursday.
Infantino backs away from biennial World Cup plans
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday tried to distance himself from a highly controversial project to hold the World Cup every two years as he suggested the plan had never actually been proposed by world football's governing body.
Sweden cuts ex-NBA star Jerebko after CSKA Moscow move
Ex-NBA star Jonas Jerebko has been cut from Sweden's national basketball squad, the federation said Thursday, a day after he joined CSKA Moscow despite international condemnation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Salah hints at retirement from Egypt after World Cup disappointment
Mohamed Salah has stirred doubts about his future with the Egyptian national team following their failure to qualify for the World Cup.
FIFA heads for record seven billion dollar revenues
FIFA is on target to reap record revenues of seven billion dollars on the back of this year's Qatar World Cup, president Gianni Infantino said Thursday as experts predicted a long-term financial boom for football.
Elgar hits half-century as South Africa start well against Bangladesh
South African captain Dean Elgar scored a brisk half-century as his team made a solid start on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh on Thursday.
Liverpool, Man Utd to clash in Bangkok as Premier League clubs resume tours
Liverpool and Manchester United will meet in a high-profile friendly in Bangkok in July, the clubs said on Thursday, as Premier League teams resume lucrative pre-season tours which stopped when Covid hit.
England's Wyatt, Ecclestone set up World Cup final with Australia
England continued their fairytale revival at the Women's World Cup Thursday when Danni Wyatt's century set up a 137-run semi-final thrashing of South Africa to set up a final showdown with Australia.
One-legged Indonesian keeps football dream alive
Syaiful Arifin loved football as a child but feared his playing days were over when he lost his left leg aged 12 after falling off a train.