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Experimental Springboks tackle Portuguese in historic Test

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.

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Alaalatoa says crucial Australia keep win streak going against Georgia

Alaalatoa 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.

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Bangladesh wakes to torched government buildings, internet blackout

Bangladesh 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.

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Evan Gershkovich: determined US journalist in Russian prison

Evan 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.

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Russia 'spy' trial of US reporter reaches final stages

Russia '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.

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Hulk Hogan calls Trump a 'hero'  and Republicans 'real Americans'

Hulk 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.

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UN court opinion due on occupied Palestinian land

UN 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.

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Trump embraces faith, family in glitzy convention finale

Trump 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.

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Japan sees 1 mn more tourists post-pandemic, breaking half-year record

Japan 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.

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Spain PM's wife to testify before judge in graft probe

Spain 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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