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Lula, Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of Brazil's knife-edge vote
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Spain break down Czechs as England outclass Croatia in Nations League
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Toulouse edge Castres in Top 14 derby
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Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic
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Murakami homer propels White Sox to MLB playoff win over Guardians
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Latvian exit polls suggest pro-European choice
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Israel targets top Hamas leader in deadly Gaza strike on anniversary
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Lula, Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of knife-edge election
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Houthis say struck oil facility near Riyadh, as Saudis hit Sanaa
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Tuchel hails 'complete' England after Croatia demolition
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AI needs safety layers like nuclear plants: ex-OpenAI engineer
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Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown
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MVP Judge will miss Yankees' MLB playoff series against Rays
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Fashion industry in 'precarious moment', says Vivienne Westwood supremo
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New lizard species discovered in Peru
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Seventh heaven for England in Nations League rout of Croatia
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Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity
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Storms, flooding cause chaos on Greek holiday island of Crete
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Grandidier-Nkanang double takes Pau to Top 14 summit despite Vannes fightback
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#IAmJaneDoe: online support campaign in US university rape case
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Trainer Scott gets perfect Arc boost with top notch double
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Brazil shine on Selecao's first visit to India
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Ex-PM says Putin cannot admit 'mistake' over Ukraine
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Zverev sets up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open, Rybakina out
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Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen capital
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Happier at home, Bordeaux hammer Lyon in Top 14
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Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to go ahead - F1 boss
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Lula, Bolsonaro in final push for votes ahead of knife-edge election
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South Korea lift gloom with smash-and-grab Games football gold
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Boisterous fashion week barnstorms 'sleepy' Nigerian capital
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Ireland news conference before Israel game cut short amid tensions
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UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'
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Protests over housing flare in Spain after relief measures rejected
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Rahul smacks century in India v Windies ODI
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Zverev thrashes Shang to set up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open
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Daryz seeks to join exclusive club of dual Arc winners
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Turkey football ref chief jailed pending trial for graft
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Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv over new strikes threat
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North Korea says test of intermediate-range strategic missile included use of AI
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Olympic champ Zheng rebukes rowdy home crowd at China Open
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Rampant Sayers leads Hong Kong to third men's rugby gold in a row
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World No.1 Sinner pulls out of Shanghai Masters to delay return
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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as govt advances
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Red Bull's Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP
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Bulgaria's Tsar Samuel returns 'home' after 1,000 years
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India beat Pakistan in blockbuster as golfer Kim wins 'crazy' gold
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'Glad it's over': Kim powers to Games gold and military exemption
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India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games cricket gold
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After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan
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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as govt advances: journalist
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Qatar looks to football, World Cup to kick obesity problem
Seven-year-old Alain trains with two dozen other children in Doha, the World Cup's host city, striving to lose weight in pursuit of his dream: becoming a professional footballer.
Madrid region's public health system on the brink
Madrid's regional system of primary public healthcare is struggling to cope with high numbers of patients, many of whom are unable to access treatment elsewhere, with some observers warning it could collapse.
Nadal 'happy' after Djokovic Australian Open visa decision
Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal on Thursday welcomed the decision to grant his Serbian rival Novak Djokovic a visa which will enable him to compete at the 2023 event, describing it as "the best news possible".
Australia confirms Aus Open visa for Djokovic
Australia's immigration minister said Thursday he "personally" intervened in a visa decision that opens the door for Novak Djokovic to play in the country's upcoming Grand Slam tennis tournament.
Ebola trial vaccines heading to Uganda: WHO
Three candidate vaccines against the strain of Ebola wreaking havoc in Uganda will be shipped to the East African country next week for trials, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
China new home prices see sharpest decline in over seven years
Prices of new homes in China saw their sharpest decline for seven years in October, data showed Wednesday, as the real estate sector was battered by a debt crisis and a slowing economy.
Smoking cannabis may be more harmful to lungs than tobacco: study
Cannabis may do more harm to a smoker's lungs and airways than tobacco, according to a small Canadian study published Tuesday.
Walmart lifts outlook on strong earnings but hit by opioid settlement
US retailer Walmart saw its earnings top expectations in the third quarter as consumers looked for bargains amid surging inflation, but its numbers were bogged down after a settlement announced Tuesday relating to opioid cases.
Cathay won't return to pre-pandemic capacity until 'end of 2024'
Cathay Pacific said Monday it does not expect to return to pre-pandemic levels of travel until the end of 2024, highlighting how long the Hong Kong airline's return to normality could take.
Hundreds of thousands rally to defend Madrid public healthcare
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Madrid on Sunday in defence of the region's primary care services, warning that plans to overhaul the system would "destroy" local healthcare.
G20 ministers launch billion-dollar pandemic fund
G20 health and finance ministers launched a $1.4-billion fund Sunday to tackle the next global pandemic ahead of the bloc's leaders gathering for a summit on the Indonesian resort island of Bali but the host's president said it was not enough.
World Cup winner Stiles' family plan to sue FA over brain injuries
The family of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles said Friday they were among a group of families planning to sue the Football Association over their failure to protect players from brain injuries.
Repeat hacks highlight Australia's cyber flaws
Inadequate privacy safeguards and the stockpiling of sensitive customer information have made Australia a lucrative target in the eyes of foreign hackers, cybersecurity experts told AFP following a series of major data breaches.
EU watchdog backs Sanofi Covid booster jab
The EU on Thursday approved a Covid booster vaccine by French drug maker Sanofi and Britain's GSK after it gave positive results against the Omicron variant in trials.
Repeat Covid infections increase risk of health problems: study
People who have had Covid more than once are two or three times more likely to have a range of serious health problems than those who have only had it once, the first major study on the subject said Thursday.
'Worried about the future': Russians despair in uncertain times
When President Vladimir Putin announced in February that Russian forces were entering Ukraine, a wave of shock washed over 22-year-old student Vasilina Kotova that turned quickly to despair and then depression.
Zimbabwe's 'mental health benches' exported to the World Cup
Sitting next to a patient with depression on a garden bench in Zimbabwe's capital Harare, 70-year-old Shery Ziwakayi speaks gently, offering accessible therapy with a warm and reassuring smile.
Hackers demand $10 mn for stolen Australian health records
Hackers on Thursday demanded US$10 million to stop leaking highly sensitive records stolen from a major Australian healthcare company, as they uploaded yet more intimate details about customers.
UK nurses vote to strike over pay
British nurses will strike over pay, the Royal College of Nursing said on Wednesday, announcing the first UK-wide strike action in the union's 106-year history.
Indonesia revokes licences of drug firms over syrups linked to child deaths
Indonesia's food and drug agency on Wednesday revoked the licences of two chemical firms to distribute materials used in syrup medicines linked to a wave of child deaths caused by kidney failure or damage.
China virus cases at six-month high despite grinding lockdowns
China reported its highest daily Covid caseload in six months Monday, despite grinding lockdowns that have heavily disrupted manufacturing, education and day-to-day life.
Indonesia child deaths blamed on syrup medicines rise to 195
Indonesia said Monday the number of child deaths from kidney failure or damage linked to harmful substances found in syrup medicines has risen to 195.
Beijing Marathon back after two-year absence with Covid rules in force
About 30,000 runners, some wearing face masks, took part on Sunday in a chilly and smoggy first Beijing Marathon since 2019 after Covid cancelled previous races.
Beijing Marathon back after two-year absence but Covid rules in force
About 30,000 runners, some wearing face masks, took part on Sunday in a chilly and smoggy first Beijing Marathon since 2019 after Covid cancelled previous races.
Beijing Marathon back after two years but Covid rules in force
About 30,000 runners, some wearing face masks, took part on Sunday in a chilly and smoggy first Beijing Marathon since 2019 after Covid cancelled previous races.
Crowds, colour and Covid rules as Hong Kong Rugby Sevens returns
Fans of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens shrugged off a three-year pandemic absence as the weekend sporting spectacle kicked off with drinking, fancy dress -- and Covid rules.
Uganda's Museveni vows no national lockdown as Ebola cases rise
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Friday reiterated his refusal to impose a nationwide Covid-like lockdown to contain the spread of Ebola despite a worrying increase in cases.
Australia's 'irreplaceable' platypus threatened by dams: study
The future of the platypus, a unique duck-billed, egg-laying mammal only found in Australia, is under threat because they cannot climb over tall river dams, according to a new study.
Escape from Foxconn: Workers recount Covid chaos at iPhone factory
Zhang Yao recalls the moment he realised something had gone deeply wrong at the Chinese mega-factory where he and hundreds of thousands of other workers assembled iPhones and other high-end electronics.
UK researchers cure man who had Covid for 411 days
British researchers announced Friday they have cured a man who was continually infected with Covid for 411 days by analysing the genetic code of his particular virus to find the right treatment.
Monkeypox mostly spreads before symptoms appear, study suggests
People with monkeypox can spread the virus up to four days before symptoms appear, with more than half of transmissions potentially taking place during this period, a UK study estimated Tuesday.
'Stubborn' football chiefs urged to strengthen concussion rules
Football's "stubbornness" towards dealing with head injuries is endangering the health of players, a British brain injury charity said on Wednesday.