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Taiwan star Chen Bolin charged in conscription evasion probe
Taiwanese star Chen Bolin and 11 others were charged Friday as part of an investigation into military draft dodgers.
Duckett and Crawley on fire in England Ashes warm-up
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley shared in a 182-run opening stand Friday and Ben Stokes hit 84, but Joe Root and Harry Brook flopped in England's only warm-up game before the Ashes series against Australia.
Sumo grapples with ancient rule in age of woman PM
The world of sumo could be rocked this month if Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presents a trophy in the ring, where women have traditionally been banned.
Cartier owner sales lifted by jewellery, improving Asia
Swiss luxury group Richemont, owner of Cartier and other iconic luxury brands, on Friday reported sales ahead of analysts' forecasts notably thanks to strength in its jewellery division.
Markets sink on concerns over tech rally, Fed rates
Markets sank Friday, tracking a selloff on Wall Street as doubts built over next month's Federal Reserve interest rate decision and persistent speculation about a tech bubble.
Over 500 economists, top experts call for G20 inequality panel
More than 500 economists and other leading experts, including a Nobel laureate and a former United States treasury secretary, on Friday urged G20 leaders to establish an international panel to tackle extreme wealth disparities.
Four killed in 'calculated' Russian attack on Ukraine: Zelensky
A Russian attack overnight, mostly targeting the capital Kyiv, killed four people and damaged buildings across the city, Ukrainian authorities said Friday.
What we know about deadly Delhi car blast
India has vowed to bring to justice the "perpetrators, their collaborators, and their sponsors" behind the deadliest explosion in the nation's capital for more than a decade.
Sweden sees silent forests as sanctuaries from a noisy world
In a cottage nestled deep in a Swedish forest, three couples recently spent four days whispering and without phones as part of a campaign about the dangers of noise pollution and promoting quiet Scandinavia.
Ecuador to vote on foreign troops, constitutional reform
Ecuadorans will vote Sunday on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases and the drafting of a new constitution that could give the country's Trump-friendly president more power.
Italian fruit detective racing to save forgotten varieties
Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural heritage and saving varieties which could help farmers withstand the vagaries of a changing climate.
As AI data scrapers sap websites' revenues, some fight back
A swarm of AI "crawlers" is running rampant on the internet, scouring billions of websites for data to feed algorithms at leading tech companies -- all without permission or payment, upending the online economy.
Peru's interim president embraces the spotlight in 'war' on crime
Like a veritable action hero, Peru's interim president rolls up his sleeves to take part in nighttime raids on prisons and in the street, always making sure his bravado is captured on camera.
China retail sales grew at slowest pace in over a year
Retail sales in China grew last month at the slowest pace in over a year, official data showed Friday, highlighting the battle facing authorities' efforts to counteract persistent consumer malaise.
Tobacco conference to weigh up stubbing out cigarette butts
Next week's global conference on tobacco control will consider what to do about the sheer volume of cigarette butts trashing the planet, with some recommending banning them completely.
Suns scorch depleted Pacers, Hawks hold off Jazz
Phoenix's Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks combined for 65 points as the Suns became the latest NBA team to beat up on the injury hit Indiana Pacers on Thursday, romping to a 133-98 victory.
Henderson scores three touchdowns as Patriots top Jets
The New England Patriots, powered by two rushing touchdowns and a TD catch by rookie TreVeyon Henderson, beat the New York Jets 27-14 on Thursday to push their NFL winning streak to eight games.
Bad Bunny wins top album prize at Latin Grammys in Vegas
Puerto Rican superstar celebrated a victory lap Thursday night at the Latin Grammys, the biggest celebration of Spanish and Portuguese-language music.
Curacao thrash Bermuda 7-0 to top World Cup qualifying group as Jamaica held
Curacao closed in on a 2026 World Cup berth on Thursday, routing Bermuda 7-0 to go top of their group in CONCACAF qualifying as Jamaica were held to a 1-1 draw by Trinidad and Tobago.
Ukrainian capital comes under 'massive' attack
Almost every district in Kyiv came under "massive" attack Friday morning, the Ukrainian capital's mayor said, with a death reported hours after AFP journalists heard explosions in the city centre.
MAGA civil war: How a white nationalist blew up the American right
It began as a simple stunt -- a long, provocative chat between two lightning rods of the American right. The goal: spark debate, go viral and maybe boost their brands.
Muntz eager to 'unleash weapons' from Fiji backline against France
Fiji fly-half Caleb Muntz says he is relishing the chance to "unleash" his star-studded backline against France in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.
Galthie's France aim to 'come through' Boks defeat with Fiji match
Fabien Galthie's wounded Six Nations champions France host Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday looking to get over last weekend's humbling loss to four-time Rugby World Cup winners South Africa.
Young diners 'time travel' back to ancient China
Women wearing long wigs and ornate traditional dresses milled around a pebbled courtyard, stopping to snap photos under a pavilion, as the melodious strumming of the Chinese zither played in the background.
Rise of the robots: the promise of physical AI
A pair of swivelling, human-like robotic arms, built for physical artificial intelligence research, mirror the motions of an operator in a VR headset twirling his hands like a magician.
Itoje summons spirit of 2019 as England bid for New Zealand win
Maro Itoje believes England can emulate one of their best performances when they face New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
Australia capable of upsetting 'flat' Irish, says MacNeill
Australia may have lost five of their last six Tests but could cause an upset in Saturday's Autumn international at Lansdowne Road against an Ireland side who are "rather flat and lack a cutting edge", former Irish fullback Hugo MacNeill told AFP.
Asian markets sink on concerns over tech rally, Fed rates
Asian markets sank Friday, tracking a selloff on Wall Street as worries over next month's Federal Reserve interest rate decision and persistent speculation about a tech bubble dampened sentiment.
Video podcasts become next streaming battleground
Big tech platforms, including TikTok and Netflix, are all looking to add video podcasts to their content, a rapidly growing format that attracts a young audience prized by advertisers and where YouTube dominates.
Ukraine capital under 'massive' attack: Kyiv mayor
Almost every district in Kyiv was under a 'massive' attack Friday morning, the Ukrainian capital's mayor said, with AFP journalists reporting explosions in the city centre as Russia intensifies its attacks on infrastructure.
Trump eyes $2,000 checks, 50-year mortgages as economic fears loom
Is it still the economy, stupid? US President Donald Trump has floated a string of sometimes outlandish policy ideas as he seeks to fight back on the cost-of-living issue that is causing jitters in his Republican Party.
Dodgers' Ohtani wins fourth MLB MVP award, Yankees' Judge bags a third
Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to a second straight World Series title, won his fourth Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award on Thursday.