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Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's lawyers to launch legal challenge

Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's lawyers to launch legal challenge

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's lawyers were on Monday attempting to launch legal challenges against his three year-sentence for graft that has ruled him out of contesting national elections.

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Jamaica vow to deliver Colombia World Cup knockout punch

Jamaica vow to deliver Colombia World Cup knockout punch

Jamaica coach Lorne Donaldson likened their Women's World Cup last-16 clash against Colombia in Melbourne on Tuesday to a boxing bout and pledged to be the ones delivering the knockout punch.

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South Korean jamboree to end early over typhoon warning

South Korean jamboree to end early over typhoon warning

The World Scout Jamboree in South Korea will end early due to an approaching typhoon, organisers said Monday as they called for the government to "urgently" help with efforts to send tens of thousands of children home.

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Retallick named in All Blacks' World Cup squad after injury scare

Retallick named in All Blacks' World Cup squad after injury scare

Veteran lock Brodie Retallick was on Monday named in the New Zealand squad for the Rugby World Cup, despite an injury scare at the weekend.

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England face tricky Nigeria test as World Cup quarter-finals beckon

England face tricky Nigeria test as World Cup quarter-finals beckon

The United States' exit gives England a golden opportunity to win the Women's World Cup but they face a tricky encounter with Nigeria on Monday in the last 16, before co-hosts Australia face Denmark.

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Swiss paper cutting artist takes the scissors to old ways

Swiss paper cutting artist takes the scissors to old ways

Marianne Dubuis stared intently through a magnifying glass, using a slim cutter to make tiny incisions in paper as she carved out delicate tableaux of life and human emotions.

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France clash is special moment for Morocco World Cup coach Pedros

France clash is special moment for Morocco World Cup coach Pedros

Morocco's presence in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup is a dream come true for the tournament debutants, and a clash with a much-fancied France side makes Tuesday's game a particularly special occasion for their coach.

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Marsh named Australian T20 captain, Cummins has wrist fracture

Marsh named Australian T20 captain, Cummins has wrist fracture

Mitchell Marsh was named Australia's new Twenty20 captain Monday for their tour of South Africa, as selectors revealed Test and one-day skipper Pat Cummins has a fractured wrist but should be fit for the World Cup.

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Messi double as Miami move past Dallas after shoot-out

Messi double as Miami move past Dallas after shoot-out

Lionel Messi scored twice, including a brilliant late equaliser, as Inter Miami advanced past FC Dallas to the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup on penalties after an enthralling 4-4 draw.

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Asian markets fluctuate after mixed US jobs report

Asian markets fluctuate after mixed US jobs report

Asian equities swung Monday following a mixed US jobs report that left investors weighing the chances of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

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