Turkey blocks access to Instagram
Turkey on Friday blocked access to the Instagram social media network, the national communications authority said without explanation, following censorship accusations against the US company by a high-ranking Turkish official.
Read moreAustralia blames 'serious failures' for lethal Israeli strike on aid convoy
An Israeli strike that killed seven charity workers in a Gaza aid convoy was the result of "mistaken identification" and a raft of other serious failures, the Australian government found in a report released Friday.
Read more13 killed in India floods, stranded pilgrims airlifted
Monsoon downpours caused flash floods that killed 13 people in India's Himalayan foothills, officials said Friday, with helicopters rescuing hundreds stranded near a renowned Hindu shrine.
Read moreAll Black TJ Perenara agrees three-year deal to play in Japan
All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara has signed a three-year contract to play club rugby in Japan, New Zealand Rugby said Friday.
Read moreBiden, Harris greet US prisoners released in huge swap with Russia
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted journalist Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans Thursday as they arrived back on US soil after being freed by Russia in a huge prisoner swap.
Read moreNFL's new kickoff rule debuts in storm-halted pre-season opener
The NFL's new one-year trial kickoff format, dramatically different from anything in league history, received its public unveiling on Thursday in a pre-season opener halted early by a severe storm.
Read moreAzarenka to face Sabalenka in Washington quarter-finals
Two-time Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka will meet in the WTA and ATP Washington Open quarter-finals after Azarenka foiled an upset bid Thursday by China's Wang Yafan.
Read moreJapan sees hottest July since records began
Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, as extreme heatwaves fuelled by climate change engulfed many parts of the globe.
Read moreTokyo tanks as Asian markets track Wall St down on recession fears
Tokyo led losses across Asia on Friday due to a stronger yen and expectations for more Japanese rate hikes, while disappointing data sparked a plunge on Wall Street and fuelled fresh fears of a US recession.
Read moreJapan schoolkids wilt in under-insulated classrooms
Pupils are wilting in ageing school buildings in Japan because poor insulation is cancelling out the effect of air conditioning, leading to drowsy kids and testy teachers.
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