Fraser-Pryce seeks Brussels boost ahead of Tokyo worlds
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will headline a star-studded women's 100m at Friday's Brussels Diamond League meet, seeking some improved form just three weeks out from her final world championships in Tokyo.
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Asian markets mixed as investors await key speech
Asian markets were varied during cautious trading sessions on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.
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Ten hurt, 90 arrested as match abandoned following fan violence in Argentina
Ten people were injured and 90 arrested Wednesday after violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana match involving Argentina's Independiente and visiting Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires, club officials and police said.
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Indian heritage restorers piece together capital's past
In a climate-controlled room in India's capital, restorers carefully piece together rare historical documents and artefacts to rescue irreplaceable fragments that provide a unique window into New Delhi's past.
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Australian Rules player suspended for homophobic slur
An Australian Rules star was banned Thursday over a homophobic slur against an opponent -- the sixth player in two seasons to suffer the same fate.
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Online behaviour under scrutiny as Russia hunts 'extremists'
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
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Malaysia rules out return of F1 over costs
Malaysia on Thursday ruled out Formula One returning to the country in the near future, citing costs and an already packed racing calendar.
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German firm gives 'second life' to used EV batteries
A German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their excess solar and wind energy.
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Wallabies great Will Genia announces retirement at 37
Former Australia scrum-half Will Genia hung up his boots on Thursday after almost two decades in the game and 110 Tests, with colleagues showering praise on the dynamic number nine.
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South Africa spinner Subrayen cited for suspect bowling action
South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was Thursday ruled out of the second one-day international against Australia after being reported for a suspect bowling action.
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