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French dance music duo Justice returns

French dance music duo Justice returns

French dance music duo Justice made its comeback on Wednesday, releasing first new tracks in eight years ahead of upcoming album "Hyperdrama".

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'Literally the plot of the movie': Fans outraged by Barbie snubs

'Literally the plot of the movie': Fans outraged by Barbie snubs

The announcement of Oscar nominations always generates a bit of buzz, with fans weighing in on which movies and which actors deserved recognition and didn't get it.

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Boutier and Korda eye Olympics at LPGA Drive On event

Boutier and Korda eye Olympics at LPGA Drive On event

Defending champion Celine Boutier and hometown hero Nelly Korda will both have the Paris Olympics in the back of their minds when the LPGA Drive On Championship tees off Thursday.

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Tunisia eliminated from AFCON after draw with South Africa

Tunisia eliminated from AFCON after draw with South Africa

Tunisia, ranked third in Africa, meekly bowed out of the Cup of Nations after drawing 0-0 with South Africa in a poor final round Group E match in Korhogo on Wednesday.

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Namibia reach AFCON last 16 after Mali stalemate

Namibia reach AFCON last 16 after Mali stalemate

Namibia qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 for the first time on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw against Group E winners Mali in San Pedro.

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Doc Rivers poised to coach Milwaukee Bucks - report

Doc Rivers poised to coach Milwaukee Bucks - report

Doc Rivers, who guided the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA title, has reached an agreement in principle to coach the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

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EU rules have failed to cut car C02 emissions: report

EU rules have failed to cut car C02 emissions: report

Bigger, more-powerful cars have negated the impact of tighter CO2 emissions regulations in the EU, a report by the bloc's internal auditor found Thursday.

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Britain's Posy Simmonds wins top prize at Angouleme comics fest

Britain's Posy Simmonds wins top prize at Angouleme comics fest

Britain's Posy Simmonds on Wednesday won the Grand Prix at the Angouleme comics festival in France, considered the world's most prestigious awards for graphic novelists.

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Alabama to carry out first nitrogen gas execution

Alabama to carry out first nitrogen gas execution

A convicted murderer is scheduled to be executed in the southern US state of Alabama this week using nitrogen gas, a novel method that the United Nations has likened to "torture."

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IVF breakthrough could revive nearly extinct rhino species

IVF breakthrough could revive nearly extinct rhino species

Scientists have carried out the first successful in vitro fertilisation of a southern white rhino, a major breakthrough that could pave the way to saving its highly endangered northern cousin.

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