India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Messi to buy second Spanish lower league club
Indonesia rescues six orangutans from fires in a week
Pochettino calls for Chelsea to lose 2016-17 Premier League title
Sri Lanka court revokes monk's pardon, orders return to prison
Boulevard
Portugal harvests grapes at night to beat the heat
Equipped with headlamps and pruning shears, a team of farm workers navigate pitch-black darkness during a nocturnal grape harvest that shields them from Portugal's increasingly oppressive summer heat.
Boulevard
Philippine ferry fire kills 5, dozens missing
At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday.
China's silicon reckoning
Saudi Arabia’s Costly Mirage
Beijing's new Taiwan playbook
Unexpected economic twist
Last news
Vollering stays cool to win shortened Giro d'Italia Queen stage
Dutch rider Demi Vollering won the queen stage of the women's Giro d'Italia on Saturday, shorn of the final 28 kilometres due to a slab of ice threatening to crash onto the road.
Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open
Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final.
Robinson rocks New Zealand again as England press-on amid Lord's rain
Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two wickets in quick succession, as England moved closer to victory in the first Test during what little play was possible at Lord's on Saturday.
'Fresh' Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint
Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his pole position into a commanding victory at the Balaton Park circuit.
Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint
Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his pole position into a commanding victory at the Balaton Park circuit.
Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day 'invasion' on beaches
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an "invasion" of its coastline by migration, as he marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in northern France.
Cobolli takes centre stage at 'chance of my life' French Open
Flavio Cobolli has ploughed his furrow in the shadow of his illustrious compatriot Jannik Sinner over the last few years but come Sunday's final at the French Open, all eyes will be on the Italian number three.
'Prevost is Real Madrid!': pope enters Spanish football schism
Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.
Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco F1 final practice
Championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli bounced back to top the times for Mercedes ahead of both Ferraris in Saturday's final free practice ahead of qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test
Centuries by skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul led India to a commanding 368-3 on the first day of the one-off cricket Test against Afghanistan on Saturday.
Pope calls for end to polarisation on Spain visit
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called for an end to "polarising narratives" and "sterile simplifications" on a visit to Spain expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration.
Zverev eyeing Grand Slam breakthrough in French Open final against Cobolli
Alexander Zverev is hoping it will be fourth time lucky as he again targets a first Grand Slam title in Sunday's French Open final, facing Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.
Rain checks England's bid for victory in 1st Test against New Zealand
Rain prevented the scheduled start of the third day's play in the first Test at Lord's on Saturday as England looked to go 1-0 up in a three-match series against New Zealand.
Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its World Cup squad support staff as the players were to leave Turkey for Mexico.
Bernadette Chirac, France's dedicated and discreet first lady
Bernadette Chirac, who has died aged 93, stood by her late husband and French president Jacques Chirac through thick and thin during 12 years as first lady, but also forged her own, more discreet, political career.
Rahul, Sudharsan push India to 209-2 in Afghanistan Test
Opener KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan hit half-centuries as India reached 209-2 at tea on the first day of the one-off cricket Test against Afghanistan on Saturday.
Crusaders and Chiefs win ahead of all-New Zealand Super Rugby semi-finals
The Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders powered to handsome Super Rugby play-off wins on Saturday to ensure four New Zealand teams will contest the semi-finals.
Crusaders beat Blues to book Super Rugby semi-final berth
Fullback Johnny McNicholl scored a hat-trick of tries as the Canterbury Crusaders beat the ill-disciplined Auckland Blues 52-31 on Saturday to book a place in the Super Rugby semi-finals.
Picturesque Malta set to 'implode' as concrete jungle devours all
Farmer Annalisa Schembri is battling to save a wheat field from developers in Malta, where a construction boom is engulfing lands and villages, with even historic UNESCO sites in jeopardy.
Australian Rules bosses blast 'vile' racist abuse of player
Australian Rules bosses condemned racist and obscene social media messages targeting a Sudanese-born player as "vile" on Saturday, pledging to investigate them.
Wembanyama seeks clarity after heartbreaking Spurs loss
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama could barely remember the details of the late-game miscues that cost the Spurs in their agonizing 105-104 loss to the New York Knicks in game two of the NBA Finals on Friday.
Knicks hold off Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held off a furious San Antonio rally to beat the Spurs 105-104 on Friday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of World Cup
World Cup co-hosts Canada were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Ireland on Friday despite dominating their final warm-up friendly before the tournament kicks off next week.
Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrants
Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit focused on immigration and social justice at a politically turbulent time for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Brumbies coach apologises after 'embarrassing' Super Rugby rout
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has apologised after their "embarrassing" Super Rugby playoff capitulation to the Wellington Hurricanes, admitting the team let down their fans.
Korda fights back at US Women's Open
World number one Nelly Korda roared back into contention at the US Women's Open, shooting a four-under par 67 in Friday's best round to sit just two strokes off the lead.
'It's clear who won!': Mexican zoo residents hedge World Cup bets
Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the score of the 2026 World Cup's opening game.
Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness
Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday.
FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry
FIFA said Friday it will allow fans to bring one "soft, plastic" disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry.
Poston fires 65 to seize one-stroke PGA Memorial lead
JT Poston birdied six of the first eight holes and made two clutch putts late to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Tour Memorial tournament.
US warns Ebola outbreak on scale of largest 'is possible'
The US CDC on Friday urged strong public health interventions against the current Ebola outbreak, citing their models that show it could otherwise rival the scale of the 2014 West Africa outbreak.
Tough World Cup conditions no 'excuse' for England, says Tuchel
Coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday said World Cup hopefuls England will not use scorching heat and vast travel distances between venues as excuses as they target a "long" tournament campaign.