Experimental Springboks tackle Portuguese in historic Test
The last time world champions South Africa played in Bloemfontein a team showing 14 changes suffered a shock first home loss to Wales two years ago.
Read moreAlaalatoa says crucial Australia keep win streak going against Georgia
Wallabies skipper Allan Alaalatoa stressed on Friday the importance of maintaining momentum under new coach Joe Schmidt, forecasting a physical game against Georgia this weekend.
Read moreBangladesh wakes to torched government buildings, internet blackout
Bangladesh woke Friday to survey destruction left by the deadliest day of ongoing student protests so far, which saw government buildings torched by demonstrators and a nationwide internet blackout put into effect.
Read moreEvan Gershkovich: determined US journalist in Russian prison
Evan Gershkovich, the 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter that Russia charged with espionage, could soon be sentenced in a fast-tracked trial condemned by the US as a Kremlin ploy to secure prisoner swaps with the West.
Read moreRussia 'spy' trial of US reporter reaches final stages
Russia's expedited espionage trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich reaches its final stages Friday in a case condemned as a sham by Washington.
Read moreHulk Hogan calls Trump a 'hero' and Republicans 'real Americans'
Famed US professional wrestling star Hulk Hogan endorsed Donald Trump for president Thursday, ripping off his shirt in his signature style to reveal he was wearing another one underneath with the Republican candidate's name on it.
Read moreUN court opinion due on occupied Palestinian land
The UN's top court will on Friday hand down its view on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967, amid growing international pressure over the war in Gaza.
Read moreTrump embraces faith, family in glitzy convention finale
As he basked in the glitz of the Republican National Convention's closing night, Donald Trump's bandaged ear served as a vivid reminder of his uncanny ability to turn adversity into triumph.
Read moreJapan sees 1 mn more tourists post-pandemic, breaking half-year record
Japan welcomed a million more foreign visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, logging a new record of 17.78 million, the national tourism organisation said Friday.
Read moreSpain PM's wife to testify before judge in graft probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife testifies before a judge Friday as part of a preliminary corruption probe into her business ties, two weeks after the initial hearing was suspended.
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