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Hazlewood, Head put Australia in command against West Indies

Hazlewood, Head put Australia in command against West Indies

An inspired spell of bowling from Josh Hazlewood and a brilliant attacking century from Travis Head put Australia in complete control of the first Test against the West Indies in Adelaide on Thursday.

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Alcaraz made to work for Australian Open third-round berth

Alcaraz made to work for Australian Open third-round berth

World number two Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set Thursday before rediscovering his mojo to battle into the Australian Open third round, coming good when it mattered.

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Pakistan hits 'terrorist hideouts' in Iran after Tehran strikes

Pakistan hits 'terrorist hideouts' in Iran after Tehran strikes

Pakistan said Thursday it carried out strikes against militant targets in Iran, with Tehran reporting a death toll of nine civilians after staging its own air raid in Pakistan earlier this week.

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Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: health ministry

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: health ministry

Israeli strikes killed dozens more people overnight, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday, including in the territory's south where Israel has intensified operations.

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IMF grants Kenya new $941 million loan

IMF grants Kenya new $941 million loan

The International Monetary Fund said it has granted Kenya a new loan of more than $941 million to help buttress the finances of the cash-strapped East African nation.

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Decay in state dental care leaves UK patients down in the mouth

Decay in state dental care leaves UK patients down in the mouth

Finding a state-funded dentist is becoming increasingly difficult in the UK, forcing those who can pay to the private sector, and those who cannot to avoid treatment altogether -- or take matters into their own hands.

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Stones fan Swiatek keeps music a closely guarded secret at Australian Open

Stones fan Swiatek keeps music a closely guarded secret at Australian Open

Iga Swiatek refused to reveal the song she was listening to on her headphones at the Australian Open on Thursday, fearing it might become "the anthem of the tournament".

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Markets swing on dimming rate cut hopes, weak China outlook

Markets swing on dimming rate cut hopes, weak China outlook

Asian stocks were mixed Thursday after another dour day across global markets fuelled by a sense of resignation that the interest rate cuts long expected in March will not materialise as inflation remains stubbornly high.

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'Spectator' Zverev taken to brink at Australian Open

'Spectator' Zverev taken to brink at Australian Open

World number six Alexander Zverev said he felt like a spectator and that Slovak qualifier Lukas Klein deserved to win after being pushed to the limit at the Australian Open on Thursday.

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Collins to quit tennis this year after Australian Open exit

Collins to quit tennis this year after Australian Open exit

Former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins revealed Thursday she plans to quit tennis this year, saying having children is on her agenda.

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