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World number one An sends Asian Games warning with China hat-trick

Driver thanks 'superhero' rival for saving him from flaming race car

PSG go for three in a row as Champions League returns

Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in India

"Super-human' Alcaraz books US Open quarter-final clash with Shelton

Shelton steams into US Open quarter-final clash with Alcaraz

ECB set to hike interest rates as Iran war flares anew

25 years on, America seeks to keep 9/11 memories alive

AI data centers are less thirsty now, tech giants say

'Trumpapalooza' tests Republican bet on unpopular US president

North Korea vows nuclear-armed navy as US ally drills open

Pegula tops Cirstea to reach US Open quarter-finals

Under-fire Labuschagne named in Australia Test squad for South Africa

Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law

US hoax trials spotlight misinformation profiteer

American radio host Alex Jones reaped millions spouting conspiracy-laden falsehoods that helped drive up sales of products like libido boosters, exploiting an internet ecosystem that experts say makes misinformation a lucrative business.

Best still to come from World Cup favourites after shocks galore

The World Cup in Qatar has already delivered plenty of major shocks but as it moves into the knockout phase the top contenders including Brazil and France have plenty to prove.

Five breakout stars of the World Cup group stage

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe grabbed plenty of the headlines as their countries sailed through the group stage of the World Cup, but many others have also risen to the occasion in Qatar.

Macron caps US visit with New Orleans trip, meetup with Musk

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday visited New Orleans, a city emblematic of historic Franco-American ties, to promote the French language and conclude his state visit to the United States.

Argentina, Netherlands eye quarters as World Cup last 16 kicks off

Australia take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in a David v Goliath World Cup showdown while the United States look to ambush the Netherlands as the World Cup knockout rounds get under way on Saturday.

Fuqua juggles Will Smith comeback and slavery politics in 'Emancipation'

Directing "Emancipation," a brutal and harrowing film about slavery set deep in the alligator-infested Louisiana swamps, was always going to be a challenge for Antoine Fuqua -- and then his star Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Prince William awards Earthshot prizes as US visit wraps up

Prince William honored climate change innovators during a star-studded ceremony in Boston Friday at the culmination of a US trip overshadowed by a race row and estranged brother Harry's Netflix series.

Global stocks mixed after strong US jobs data

Stock markets were mixed Friday after strong US jobs data raised concerns that the US Federal Reserve may continue to aggressively hike interest rates to tame inflation.

G7, EU agree oil price cap to reduce Russia war funding

The G7 and EU on Friday agreed a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil in an attempt to deny the Kremlin of war resources, as President Vladimir Putin said more strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure were "inevitable".

Switzerland edge Serbia in feisty clash to reach World Cup last 16

Switzerland booked a last-16 showdown with Portugal at the World Cup on Friday after a 3-2 win over Serbia in a bad-tempered match secured them second place in Group G.

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South Korea snatch last-16 place, Swiss edge fiery World Cup clash