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Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan

Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan

South Korea will face Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 on Friday.

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Shipper CMA CGM suspends Red Sea transit again

Shipper CMA CGM suspends Red Sea transit again

French maritime transporter CMA CGM has again suspended the transit by its vessels of the Red Sea, where Iran-backed Yemeni rebels have targeted numerous ships, a source told AFP on Friday.

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Hardline N.Ireland unionists angry at powersharing 'surrender deal'

Hardline N.Ireland unionists angry at powersharing 'surrender deal'

Some grassroots loyalists in a unionist area of Northern Ireland have been left dismayed by this week's deal struck between the main pro-UK party and the British government, venting their anger at a recent gathering.

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Fury's 'freak cut' postpones Usyk heavyweight bout

Fury's 'freak cut' postpones Usyk heavyweight bout

Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk after the British heavyweight suffered a "freak cut" above his eye during a sparring session in Riyadh, Queensberry Promotions announced Friday.

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Lower profits at US oil giants still mighty enough for big investor payouts

Lower profits at US oil giants still mighty enough for big investor payouts

ExxonMobil and Chevron reported lower but still strong profits Friday as they push ahead with hefty shareholder payouts and major acquisitions.

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Biden attends ritual return of three US soldiers killed in Jordan

Biden attends ritual return of three US soldiers killed in Jordan

President Joe Biden on Friday joined the intensely emotional military ritual at a Delaware air base for the return of three US soldiers killed in Jordan by a drone attack blamed on an Iran-backed militia.

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Russell wary of new-look Wales as Scots bid to end Cardiff losing run

Russell wary of new-look Wales as Scots bid to end Cardiff losing run

Scotland captain Finn Russell believes his side will still have their work cut out to end a 22-year-wait for a win in Cardiff even though they will be up against an inexperienced Wales side in their Six Nations Championship opener on Saturday.

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Son hits winner as South Korea beat Australia to reach Asian Cup semis

Son hits winner as South Korea beat Australia to reach Asian Cup semis

Son Heung-min scored a stunning free-kick in extra time as South Korea fought back to beat Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up an Asian Cup semi-final against Jordan.

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Vinicius becomes UNESCO goodwill ambassador

Vinicius becomes UNESCO goodwill ambassador

The UN cultural agency on Friday named Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior its "goodwill ambassador for education for all".

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Top Swiss ballet dumps artistic director in 'zero tolerance' move

Top Swiss ballet dumps artistic director in 'zero tolerance' move

The prestigious Bejart Ballet Lausanne on Friday dismissed artistic director Gil Roman after he invited to a show a former production director sacked over sexual harassment claims.

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