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Classy Lanning leads Australia into World Cup semi-finals

Classy Lanning leads Australia into World Cup semi-finals

A classy 97 by Meg Lanning confirmed unbeaten Australia's place in the Women's World Cup semi-finals as a record run chase saw them to victory over India on Saturday.

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Unbeaten in two years, Qatar's Invincibles lift World Cup hopes

Unbeaten in two years, Qatar's Invincibles lift World Cup hopes

When Al Sadd wrapped up a second straight Qatar title by stretching their unbeaten league run to 49 games, they were inevitably dubbed the 'Invincibles' after another team that reached the same number.

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Japan PM visits India for 'candid' talks on Ukraine

Japan PM visits India for 'candid' talks on Ukraine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was due in India on Saturday with officials in Tokyo predicting "candid discussions" about New Delhi's unwillingness to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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MotoGP champ Quartararo on pole as Marquez crashes twice

MotoGP champ Quartararo on pole as Marquez crashes twice

MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo will start Sunday's first race in Indonesia in 25 years from pole position after a dramatic qualifying session that saw Marc Marquez twice crashed out.

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Burkina's 'Opera Village' by its groundbreaking architect

Burkina's 'Opera Village' by its groundbreaking architect

With its imposing, angular proportions made out of clay, laterite and other local building materials, the Opera Village cultural and educational project, designed by Burkina Faso-born architect Francis Kere, blends into the landscape.

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Netflix series helps heal wounds of Turkey's Jews

Netflix series helps heal wounds of Turkey's Jews

A groundbreaking Netflix series set among Turkey's Jews has been an unexpected hit there, challenging taboos and enthralling audiences with its glimpse into a long-overlooked community.

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Freud, a 'mad' president and a century of European diplomacy

Freud, a 'mad' president and a century of European diplomacy

Finding a lost manuscript by Sigmund Freud has caused a French historian to revisit a key moment in European diplomacy 100 years ago that reverberates today as war returns to the continent.

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Ballet greats unite for London Ukraine benefit gala

Ballet greats unite for London Ukraine benefit gala

World famous ballet dancers from Russia and Ukraine, Argentina, Cuba, France and Japan come together on Saturday for a gala to raise funds for Ukraine and send a message of peace.

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Lahore makes poignant return for Pakistan-Australia decider

Lahore makes poignant return for Pakistan-Australia decider

Test cricket returns to Lahore on Monday for the first time since a terror attack on a visiting team in 2009, with winner takes all for the Pakistan-Australia series finale.

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Swiatek, Sakkari set up Indian Wells WTA title clash

Swiatek, Sakkari set up Indian Wells WTA title clash

Maria Sakkari ended Paula Badosa's bid for a repeat title at Indian Wells on Friday, beating the defending champion to set up a final clash with former French Open winner Iga Swiatek.

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