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Scans clear Wallabies fly-half Lolesio of serious back injury

Scans clear Wallabies fly-half Lolesio of serious back injury

Wallabies fly-half Noah Lolesio was cleared of any serious injury Sunday after being stretchered off during the ACT Brumbies' Super Rugby win over the Western Force in Perth.

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Leo XIV to address faithful with St Peter's prayer

Leo XIV to address faithful with St Peter's prayer

Pope Leo XIV will lead the Regina Coeli prayer from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.

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T-Wolves grab 2-1 NBA playoff series lead as Celtics get key win

T-Wolves grab 2-1 NBA playoff series lead as Celtics get key win

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and rallied the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 102-97 victory over Golden State on Saturday to seize the lead in their NBA playoff series.

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Gaza war casts shadow over Cannes film festival

Gaza war casts shadow over Cannes film festival

Israel may ban international media from entering Gaza, but the war in the Palestinian territory will feature at the Cannes film festival this year, including in a documentary whose protagonist was killed in an Israeli strike.

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'Treasure hunt': tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores

'Treasure hunt': tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

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Cannes Festival: the films in competition

Cannes Festival: the films in competition

A total of 22 films have been announced in the main competition at this year's Cannes film festival, which kicks off on the French Riviera on May 13.

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Cannes film festival: what to look out for

Cannes film festival: what to look out for

The glitz and glamour of the Cannes film festival returns to the French Riviera on Tuesday.

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Jordan hospital treats war casualties from across Middle East

Jordan hospital treats war casualties from across Middle East

Shahd Tahrawi was wounded in an Israeli strike on Gaza, Hossam Abd al-Rahman suffered burns in an explosion in Iraq and bombardment in Yemen has left Mohammed Zakaria in need of multiple surgeries.

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As Trump family's Gulf empire grows, rulers seek influence, arms, tech

As Trump family's Gulf empire grows, rulers seek influence, arms, tech

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.

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S. Korea conservatives choose presidential candidate after last-minute chaos

S. Korea conservatives choose presidential candidate after last-minute chaos

South Korea's People Power Party registered former labour minister Kim Moon-soo as its official presidential candidate on Sunday, a day after it attempted to cancel his candidacy.

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