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Son named in South Korea's World Cup squad but 'no final decision'
Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's squad on Saturday for the Qatar World Cup but it remains to be seen if he will play after a serious facial injury.
Shadab Khan: Pakistan's match-winner who brings 'fire and life'
No matter what happens when Pakistan face England in Sunday's final at the MCG, Shadab Khan has had a Twenty20 World Cup to remember.
As Senate control teeters, Trump readies new presidential bid
President Joe Biden's Democrats edged closer to retaining control of the US Senate on Friday, as Donald Trump prepared to declare his bid for the White House in 2024.
Tatum out-duels Jokic in Celtics win, Spurs topple Bucks
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and Jaylen Brown added 25 as the Boston Celtics cruised to a fifth straight NBA victory on Friday, 131-112 over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
Son named in South Korea's World Cup squad despite injury
Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's squad on Saturday for the Qatar World Cup starting next week but it remains to be seen if he will play after a serious facial injury.
Alibaba keeps Singles Day sales tally under wraps for first time
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has not released full sales figures for its annual Singles Day event for the first time ever, as a cooling economy dampened demand.
India thrashing 'counts for nothing' in T20 World Cup final: Buttler
Skipper Jos Buttler says the emphatic way England crushed India to reach Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup final "doesn't count for anything" as they bid to become champions in both white-ball formats.
Protests wane in Brazil, but diehards stand by Bolsonaro
Protests in deeply polarized Brazil have dwindled since presidential elections nearly two weeks ago but some hard-core supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro remain in the streets.
Zelensky proclaims strategic Kherson 'ours', as US hails Ukraine's victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared Kherson "ours" after Russia withdrew troops from the city, which the US hailed Saturday as an "extraordinary victory".
UK cops flak over carbon-neutral pledges
As world leaders and environmental experts meet at the COP27 climate change talks in Egypt, last year's host Britain is under scrutiny about its commitment to tackling global warming.
Nomadic Latino migrant labor aids Florida hurricane recovery
Hour by hour, day by day, hurricane-devastated southwest Florida is starting to get back on its feet -- and the workers doing the hard labor are largely undocumented migrants.
Biden to press Xi on N. Korea in G20 talks
US President Joe Biden landed in Asia on Saturday vowing to urge Chinese leader Xi Jinping to rein in North Korea when they hold their first face-to-face meeting at next week's G20 summit.
Will robots replace humans at Amazon?
At Amazon's robotics laboratory on the outskirts of Boston, Massachusetts, the company's newest automaton "Sparrow" picks out items to be shipped to customers, displaying human hand-like dexterity.
Finau surges to lead at weather-hit Houston Open
Tony Finau matched his US PGA Tour career-low with an eight-under par 62 on Friday to take a four-shot lead at the weather-disrupted Houston Open.
Trump to announce 2024 presidential bid Tuesday, top aide confirms
Donald Trump will announce next week that he is taking another shot at the presidency with a White House run in 2024, his longtime advisor Jason Miller said Friday.
Fassi grabs two stroke lead at LPGA's Pelican Championship
Mexico's Maria Fassi shot an eight under par round of 62 to take a two stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA's Pelican Women's Championship on Friday.
NASA sticks to plan to launch Moon rocket Wednesday
NASA said Friday it plans to attempt its long-delayed uncrewed mission to the Moon as scheduled next Wednesday, after inspections revealed only minor damage from Hurricane Nicole's passage through Florida.
Ukrainian anthem in Kherson as Zelensky proclaims strategic city 'ours'
Ukraine's national anthem rang out in the center of Kherson, as President Volodymyr Zelensky declared the city to be "ours" after Russia announced the completion of its withdrawal from the regional capital.
Guardiola says Man City will be his longest reign
Pep Guardiola admits he can't imagine managing any other club for longer than his golden spell in charge of Manchester City.
'We weren't undercooked,' Meninga says after gripping victory over Kiwis
Australia's gripping 16-14 victory over New Zealand to ensure a berth in the Rugby League World Cup final showed that the Kangaroos were far from undercooked, coach Mal Meninga insisted Friday.
Protesters demanding a census revolt in Bolivian city
Riot police used tear gas to quell violent street protests in Bolivia's largest city on Friday, the latest disturbances in three weeks of unrest over demands that a new census be conducted.
Verstappen blames himself for missing out on pole
Max Verstappen blamed himself for missing out on pole position in Friday’s qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, claiming that the unpredictable wet weather conditions turned the session into a lottery.
Modest Magnussen claims sensational maiden pole in the rain
A beaming Kevin Magnussen was almost lost for words on Friday after claiming a sensational maiden pole position for himself and the underdog Haas team in a dramatic rain-hit qualifying session at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
European stocks up despite recession warnings, US shares extend rally
Global stocks mostly ended higher on Friday as slower US inflation and an easing of Covid restrictions in China boosted investor sentiment, despite prospects of a downturn.
Australia into Cup final after nail-biting victory over New Zealand
Reigning champions Australia advanced to the final of the Rugby League World Cup after an enthralling 16-14 victory over New Zealand in Leeds on Friday in the first meeting between the two heavyweights since October 2019.
UN, Russia grain, fertiliser exports talks end without breakthrough
United Nations chiefs held talks with Russian officials Friday on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilisers, eight days before one of the deals is set to expire.
Sharks, turtles, disease on agenda of wildlife trade summit
The trade in shark fins, turtles, and other threatened species will come under scrutiny at a global wildlife summit in Panama, starting Monday, that will also focus on the spread of diseases such as Covid-19.
Egypt hunger-striker's family say requested presidential pardon
The family of jailed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah announced Friday they have requested a presidential pardon for him as concern for his health mounts after a months-long hunger strike.
DR Congo army clashes with rebels as Angola pursues peace bid
M23 rebels and DR Congo troops clashed heavily in North Kivu province on Friday as Angola's president pursued diplomatic efforts to bring peace between neighbours Kinshasa and Kigali.
Liberation of Kherson sparks outpouring of joy and tears in Kyiv
Residents of Kherson gathered in Kyiv's Maidan Square on Friday to celebrate the liberation of their home city -- the first outpouring of joy in the capital in nearly nine months of war.
Flowers, mines welcome Ukraine forces on road to Kherson
Smiles, flowers from local people and mines planted by the Russians greeted Ukrainian soldiers advancing on Kherson, a major city in the south liberated from Moscow's forces on Friday.
Magnussen claims maiden pole in the rain for Haas
Kevin Magnussen took full advantage of dramatically changing wet conditions to secure a sensational maiden pole position on his 100th Formula One appearance for the Haas team in Friday’s qualifying for this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.