African players in Europe: Mbeumo ends goal drought as United draw
Italian rice farmer beats heat with biodiversity haven
France's high school students plan fresh protests
Stocks mixed as oil prices slip after Trump hails 'energy ceasefire'
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NZ bank in free speech row over 'explicit' sheep memes
A bank in New Zealand has found itself at the centre of an unlikely free speech row after an attempt to remove "explicit" memes about its sheep mascot from social media.
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Opposition, journalists allege police abuses during India protests
Opposition leaders and journalists accused police of heavy-handed tactics during weekend demonstrations, as authorities locked down New Delhi on Monday ahead of a fresh rally against the election chief.
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Despite US tariffs pause, southern African economies under threat
Washington's 90-day pause on higher tariffs is of little comfort to southern African economies facing the collapse of a preferential trade deal and a 25-percent hike on car imports, analysts say.
A night at the Geneva opera -- that is a literal snoozefest
In most places, a night at the opera conjures up images of polite audiences in eveningwear sitting upright to enjoy a bit of Bel Canto.
Cash-strapped Nigerians turn to YouTube for entertainment
"Love in Every Word", a movie by Nigerian filmmaker Omoni Oboli, racked up over 20 million views on YouTube in the first three months of this year, like many Nollywood productions.
Two dead as fans, police clash before Copa Libertadores game in Chile
Two people died after fans and police clashed outside the Monumental Stadium in Santiago ahead of a game in South America's Copa Libertadores football tournament on Thursday, Chilean authorities said.
Flowers in their hair: Shan boys ordained into Buddhist monkhood
Dressed in flowers, finery and makeup, scores of boys were paraded around a temple in Thailand before having their heads shaved -- a symbolic start to a centuries-old Shan monkhood ordination.
Edwards leads Wolves past Grizzlies as playoff race heats up
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves produced a devastating burst of second-half scoring to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-125 in their crucial Western Conference clash on Thursday.
Stocks, dollar hit as Trump admits costs of 'beautiful' trade blitz
Jitters about US tariffs hammered stocks and the dollar again Friday as President Donald Trump acknowledged the costs from his rollercoaster trade offensive but predicted a "beautiful" ending.
Ancelotti questioned as Real Madrid face Alaves
Carlo Ancelotti and his faltering Real Madrid side are under the microscope ahead of their visit to Alaves on Sunday, fighting to break out of a slump and stay in the La Liga title race.
Old foes Bayern and Dortmund face off amid spectre of European exit
Bayern Munich's home 'Klassiker' clash with Borussia Dortmund takes place on Saturday against the backdrop of potential Champions League elimination for both sides.
Early holiday, more fans: Philippines schools adapt to climate change
Kindergarten teacher Lolita Akim fires up five standing fans with three more at the ready as she fights to hold the attention of her pint-sized pupils in Manila's soaring heat.
In skies, as on land, European forces face gaps if US pulls back
Fighter jets from the United States, France, Finland and Germany roar into the skies from a Dutch base as part of NATO's biggest air exercise this year.
Digital divas: Can Japan's virtual YouTuber craze crack America?
Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.
WHO pandemic agreement talks face deadline crunch
The outcome of years-long negotiations on a global agreement on tackling future pandemics remained in doubt ahead of a final deadline Friday.
Stocks, dollar sink and gold hits record as Trump tariff panic returns
Stocks and the dollar tumbled while gold hit a fresh record high as panic gripped markets again Friday after Donald Trump admitted that his global tariff blitz could see "a transition cost".
LeMond hails 'one in a million' Pogacar ahead of Paris-Roubaix debut
American cycling great Greg LeMond believes Tadej Pogacar can conquer the gruelling Paris-Roubaix classic at his first attempt Sunday and is shaping up to become the sport's all-time great.
Liverpool can move closer to the title as top five tension mounts
Liverpool will look to bounce back from a rare defeat as the runaway Premier League leaders host West Ham on Sunday.
Trump admits trade war 'cost' as markets hit
Jitters about US tariffs hammered Asian stocks again early Friday as President Donald Trump acknowledged a "cost" to his surging trade offensive against superpower rival China.
AI only just beginning to revolutionize the NBA game
It's not a scene out of the future, but a reality on the hard courts of today.
Despite Trump pause, overall US tariff rate at highest in a century
US President Donald Trump's delay of steeper tariffs may have won brief respite on Wall Street, but analysts say his actions -- which hit China especially hard -- already bring the average US effective tariff rate to its highest in over a century.
'A pain that doesn't subside' at funerals for Dominican nightclub disaster victims
A basketball court in the Dominican town of Haina became a makeshift chapel Thursday, hosting funeral ceremonies for two dozen residents whose lives were abruptly cut short when a nightclub's roof collapsed with hundreds of people inside.
Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP Thursday, a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway.
US firm says it brought back extinct dire wolves
They whimper, drink from baby bottles and crawl oh so tentatively -- they look like cute white puppies, not the fruit of a daring project to resuscitate an extinct species.
Grieving Dominicans start burying 220 victims of nightclub disaster
Grief-stricken Dominicans on Thursday began holding funerals for loved ones who were among at least 220 people killed in a nightclub rooftop collapse, even as dozens remained unaccounted for.
Aberg closes strong at 'sneaky hard' Augusta National
Ludvig Aberg's disciplined approach paid off on Thursday as he positioned himself for another run at the Masters one year after a runner-up finish in his major championship debut.
US auto union praises some Trump tariffs
The head of the US auto workers union endorsed car tariffs Thursday as a way to address the "free trade disaster" while rejecting use of the levies for "political games."
Australian IVF clinic admits embryo mix-up
An Australian IVF clinic has admitted a mix-up led to a mother giving birth to someone else's baby.
Rose: I've played well enough to win Masters but lack the jacket
Justin Rose says he has played well enough to win the Masters, but lacks a green jacket to show for it, a void the 44-year-old Englishman intends to fill on Sunday.
Rose again enjoys 'luxury' of first-round Masters lead
Justin Rose, leading after round one of the Masters for the fifth time, isn't surprised that statistically Augusta National favors front-runners -- even though he has yet to claim a green jacket.
ArmorSource Awarded Contract for 30,000 CREW II Helmets by U.S. Army
DLA places major new order for ultra-lightweight ballistic helmets, expanding ArmorSource’s role in military modernization
IPRoyal Joins Industry Leaders at Think Global 2025 in Dublin
Company's Co-Founder Highlights Lessons Learned After Scaling to 170 Countries in Under Four Years
Rose rockets to Masters lead, defending champ Scheffler in pursuit
Justin Rose fired a scorching seven-under-par 65 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Masters, three strokes clear of a trio led by defending champion Scottie Scheffler.
Tesla opens first showroom in oil-rich Saudi
The Tesla electric vehicle company owned by billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday opened its first showrooms in oil-rich Saudi Arabia -- where hybrid cars remain a rare sight.