India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Pakistan collapse to 26-4 against England in 3rd Test
EU helps cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals
Courtois to put Belgium career on hold
Japanese director Kore-eda's manga film charms critics in Venice
Culture
UK's little-known Bayeux Tapestry replica steps into spotlight
At a UK museum, a long expertly-embroidered cloth displayed across two galleries recounts in images the epic story of the Norman conquest of England.
Sports
Shelton stuns Alcaraz in 3:34 am US Open finish, Sabalenka battles on
Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the record for the latest finish in Flushing Meadows history.
China's silicon reckoning
Saudi Arabia’s Costly Mirage
Beijing's new Taiwan playbook
Unexpected economic twist
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Despite Haas struggles, youthful Bearman believes he can win
Oliver Bearman has has made a spotty start to his Formula One career, but he told AFP he has "what it takes to become a world champion", hopefully for Ferrari.
IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over 'political neutrality'
The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by the human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality, an IOC spokesperson told AFP on Friday.
First person vaccinated during trial of new Ebola jab
A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxford University said.
More than 80,000 flee forest infernos in France and Spain
Europe's wildfire crisis forced more than 80,000 people to flee for safety Friday, as holidaymakers boarded boats to escape fires on one French peninsula and Spanish officials ordered mass evacuations in towns near Madrid.
Tens of thousands in France flee burning holiday haven, by road and sea
Famous as a summer getaway for the likes of French actors Marion Cotillard and Jean Dujardin, the Cap Ferret peninsula has turned into a disaster zone due to wildfires, with more than 35,000 people evacuated by road and sea.
Maresca says it's a 'privilege' to succeed Guardiola at Man City
Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to follow Pep Guardiola as manager of Manchester City.
Dutchman van Bommel appointed new Belgium football coach
Mark van Bommel is the new coach of the Belgian national football team, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) announced on Friday.
US singer Chris Brown admits new brawl charge, avoids UK trial
American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded guilty to a public order offence during a brawl at a London nightclub in 2023, allowing him to avoid a UK trial.
Two wildfires merge near Madrid, 19,000 evacuated or confined
Two major wildfires merged west of Madrid on Friday, where some residents could smell smoke drifting in from blazes burning out of control near the Spanish capital.
Leclerc on top for Ferrari but suffers car failure
Charles Leclerc topped the times and experienced a car failure on his Ferrari as he outpaced Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Friday’s opening free practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Peaty begins quest for more Commonwealth gold, Aussie swimmers set for bonus
Olympic champions Adam Ramsay-Peaty and Duncan Scott made a fast start in the pool as the 23rd Commonwealth Games kicked into gear on the first full day of action in Glasgow on Friday.
US singer Chris Brown admits new affray charge, avoids UK trial
American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded guilty to a public order offence following an alleged brawl at a London nightclub in 2023.
Antonelli has his neck on the line with ever watchful father
Kimi Antonelli rubs his neck and admits he will be racing to save it from a parental throttling as much as to win a race when he lines up on the grid for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Firefighters race to stop wildfires merging near Madrid
Firefighters raced Friday to prevent two major wildfires from merging west of Madrid, where some residents awoke to the smell of smoke drifting in from blazes burning out of control near the Spanish capital.
Thousands flee wildfires in France, Spain
Luggage-laden residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid on Friday as wildfires swept France and Spain, triggering states of emergencies and calls for EU help.
Joshua's focus on Prenga as Fury lies in wait
Anthony Joshua has insisted his full focus is on Kristian Prenga when he makes his return to boxing on Saturday amid all the talk of a 'super fight' with fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Spain coach blasts 'unacceptable' behaviour of Argentina after World Cup final
Spain head coach Luis De la Fuente has blasted the "unacceptable" behaviour of several Argentina players and their coaching staff after losing the World Cup final.
Klopp handed task of reviving Germany's football fortunes
Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants, the national federation (DFB) announced on Friday.
Rugby brain injury court case at risk of collapse
A landmark legal case involving hundreds of former rugby players who allege they suffered brain injuries during their careers is on the brink of collapse.
Some 40,000 people evacuated due to wildfire in southwest France: minister
Some 40,000 people have been evacuated from a popular tourist destination in southwest France due to a wildfire that has already ravaged more than 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres), Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told AFP.
Recharged Klopp back to turn Germany from doubters into believers
Two years after stepping down from Liverpool citing a lack of energy, Jurgen Klopp has returned to the dugout to oversee the mammoth task of restoring German football to its former glory.
Baby monkey Punch to celebrate first birthday
Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday as his zoo is flooded with fan letters from around the world.
Fires in Europe: latest developments
Here are the main events related to the fires raging in Europe.
Wrestling to become a man in Togo's ancestral rite of passage
The bare-chested young men emerged from a forest ceremony in northern Togo chanting war songs, ready for the initiation tradition of "Evala" in which they wrestle to become men.
Hundreds flee French peninsula by boat to escape wildfire
Hundreds of people fled by boat from a peninsula in western France on Friday, as authorities ordered it evacuated in the face of a rapidly advancing wildfire.
WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line.
Brian Lara Stadium hosts maiden Test as West Indies face Pakistan
West Indies and Pakistan meet at Test cricket's newest venue in Trinidad on Saturday at the start of a two-match series in which the home side will be enjoying rare favoured status against the unsettled visitors.
Socceroos star Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine
Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after he was pulled over for speeding in Sydney on Friday, police and reports said.
Fear, arrests keep Cambodians quiet decade after critic's murder
Union leader Chhim Sithar served two years in prison after going up against the Cambodian government. Today, she is still making her voice heard, but it is getting riskier.
Is 'superstar' Pogacar's Tour de France domination boring?
With Tadej Pogacar on the brink of a record-equalling fifth Tour de France aged only 27 many people are saying his domination has made cycling boring.
ICC member states decide fate of embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states will convene Friday to determine the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a member of his staff -- accusations he firmly denies.
Iran ramps up executions under shadow of war
Vahid Baniamerian's family only found out he was going to be executed when Iranian state media reports flashed on their phones, saying the supreme court would review his death sentence.