India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
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Ikitau, Suaalii named in Australia squad for Argentina Tests
Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal
Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to 'innocuous' evidence at appeal
Nature
Italian scientists bet on octopus to fight crab invasion
From a fishing trawler in the Adriatic, Italian scientists gently release thousands of tiny octopuses in the hope of fighting an invasive crab species that has devastated local fisheries.
Culture
New 'Insidious' reflects anxiety of being a new parent: director
When he sat down to write "Insidious: Out of the Further," the sixth installement of the blockbuster horror franchise, director Jacob Chase channeled his fears over a major life event: becoming a parent.
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After months of controversy, Elon Musk is now at the head of one of the most influential social networks on the planet, whose "tremendous potential" he has promised to unleash.
Wasps to be relegated after entering administration
English rugby giants Wasps are to be relegated from the Premiership after entering administration, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed on Friday.
Alonso reinstated in seventh at Austin after successful protest
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso was reinstated in seventh place at the United States Grand Prix on Friday when his Alpine team successfully protested a 30-second post-race penalty that had demoted him to 15th.
Pioneering rocker Jerry Lee Lewis dead at 87
Jerry Lee Lewis, a kingpin of 1950s American rock and roll who played a pivotal role in shaping the genre's nascent sound, has died. He was 87 years old.
'Girl with a Pearl Earring' back on display in Dutch museum
Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" was back on display at a museum in The Hague on Friday, a day after being targeted by climate activists.
F1's Red Bull fined 7mn dollars but no points penalty for overspend
Red Bull have been fined $7 million for breaking Formula One's budget rules but will not have points deducted from their 2021 total, the sport's governing body said Friday.
NFL star Tom Brady, supermodel Gisele Bundchen confirm divorce
NFL star Tom Brady and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen announced Friday they were divorcing after 13 years of marriage.
BeIN make La Liga TV rights payment, accuses Tebas of 'feuds'
Media group beIN said on Friday it had made a payment to La Liga for television rights two weeks after the Spanish league took out a court injunction to freeze 50 million euros ($48.5 million) of assets after the money was not paid.
Stabbed Arsenal player Mari 'doing well' after surgery
On-loan Arsenal footballer Pablo Mari said Friday that he is recovering from surgery after being stabbed during a deadly knife attack in an Italian supermarket.
Chelsea too good to turn down, says Potter before Brighton return
Chelsea manager Graham Potter said on Friday the lure of taking charge at Stamford Bridge was too strong to resist as he prepares to return to Brighton this weekend.
Guardiola 'sure' players have World Cup in mind
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said on Friday he believes the upcoming World Cup is in players' minds as they try to avoid injury amidst a congested schedule for their clubs.
It's official: Rihanna returns to music with 'Lift Me Up'
After six years without releasing a solo song Rihanna on Friday dropped "Lift Me Up," the lead track off the Marvel sequel "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
Ronaldo still capable of being prolific for Man Utd - Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes Cristiano Ronaldo is still capable of scoring over 20 goals a season despite limiting the 37-year-old's game time so far this season.
Cyprus police fire tear gas after migrant camp clashes
Cypriot police fired tear gas Friday after a fire broke out in an overcrowded migrant reception centre amid clashes sparked by an argument between different nationalities, officers said.
Klopp seeks to realise 'incredible' Nunez potential
Liverpool have only seen a glimpse of what Darwin Nunez is capable of, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday, as he seeks to maximise the potential of the 23-year-old striker.
Nagelsmann unsure when Neuer will return before World Cup
Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday he does not know when captain Manuel Neuer will return from a shoulder injury, as the goalkeeper's World Cup prospects appear in serious doubt.
Frustration as rain, rain just won't go away at T20 World Cup
Cricket's Twenty20 World Cup is in danger of being diminished by bad weather after more rain forced the abandonment of both matches in Melbourne on Friday including an Australia-England blockbuster.
Spain prosecutors drop charges against Neymar and others
Prosecutors in Spain on Friday dropped corruption and fraud charges against football star Neymar and others accused in a trial over the Brazilian's 2013 move from Santos to Barcelona.
Volkswagen says China recovery accelerating
Auto giant Volkswagen said Friday its recovery in China was accelerating, but sounded a note of caution on geopolitical risks as concerns grow over German dependence on the Asian giant.
Spain prosecutors drop charges against Neymar, others
Prosecutors in Spain dropped corruption and fraud charges on Friday against football star Neymar and others accused in a trial over the Brazilian's 2013 move from Santos to Barcelona.
Napoli lead charge as Italy bounces back on European stage
Napoli host Sassuolo on Saturday as the leaders of an Italian revival in Europe and hoping to extend their club-record winning streak of 12 matches.
All to play for after Australia-England World Cup washout
A highly anticipated clash between Australia and England at the Twenty20 World Cup was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain on Friday in Melbourne, leaving their group wide open.
Australia v England washout leaves all to play for at T20 World Cup
A highly anticipated clash between Australia and England at the Twenty20 World Cup was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain on Friday in Melbourne, leaving their group wide open.
Global warming palpable for 96% of humans: study
Whether they realised it or not, some 7.6 billion people -- 96 percent of humanity -- felt global warming's impact on temperatures over the last 12 months, researchers have said.
'No plans' for Prince William to go to Qatar World Cup: source
There are no plans for Prince William to go to Qatar to watch the World Cup next month, a source said Friday, as the Gulf state faces intense scrutiny of its rights record.
Springboks head to Europe without specialist Test fly-half
World champions South Africa will play Ireland, France, Italy and England in November without a specialist Test fly-half, with utility back Damian Willemse set to fill the gap.
WADA warns Russia over delay in Valieva doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency will take the Russian Anti-Doping Agency to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if it does not speed up its doping investigation into figure skater Kamila Valieva, WADA president Witold Banka said.
31 killed as storm lashes southern Philippines
Landslides and flooding killed 31 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern Philippines, a disaster official said Friday.
Critical Russian sci-fi writer vows to keep speaking out
Russian science fiction writer Dmitry Glukhovsky insists he will not stop speaking out against Moscow, despite facing years in jail after being charged over criticism of the war in Ukraine.
Rain washes out World Cup clash to slow Ireland momentum
Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie expressed frustration after rain denied his giant-killers a crack at another famous win at the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday.
'Send real Mr Bean': Zimbabwe revel in revenge over Pakistan in 'Bean Derby'
Zimbabwe's stunning defeat of Pakistan at cricket's T20 World Cup gave them sweet revenge in a light-hearted feud over a Mr. Bean impersonator that went right to the top of both countries.
Taiwan invites Chinese veterinary experts as beloved panda nears death
Chinese veterinary experts have been invited to Taiwan, zoo officials said Thursday, for a rare visit between the two sides after a male panda that symbolised an era of warmer ties was moved into end of life care.