Africa could become 'renewable superpower', says Guterres
Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent.
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Suspended Thai PM in court for case seeking her ouster
Thailand's suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived at court on Thursday to testify in a case seeking to remove her from office over her handling of the kingdom's border row with Cambodia.
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Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles title in revamped event
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, beating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 in the final of a new-look competition that kicked off action at the last Grand Slam of the year.
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Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn
Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.
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Ten Hag hoping for fresh start at rebuilding Leverkusen
One year on from their stunning unbeaten Bundesliga title triumph, new Bayern Leverkusen coach Erik Ten Hag has been handed the task of rebuilding the club, along with his own reputation.
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Five players to watch at the Women's Rugby World Cup
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, with players from 16 teams looking to make an impact on the global stage, be they professional, semi-professional or amateur.
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Suarez fills Messi void as Inter Miami beat Tigres 2-1
Luis Suarez scored a penalty in each half to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Tigres UANL on Wednesday, stepping up to fill the void after Lionel Messi was ruled out of the Leagues Cup quarter-final clash.
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Asian markets creep up as investors await key speech
Asian markets edged mostly upward in muted morning trading 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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New Zealand spy service warns of China interference
New Zealand's spy service warned Thursday that China is the most active power engaging in foreign interference in the country, including through front organisations.
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Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro and son of obstructing coup trial
Brazilian police called Wednesday for former president Jair Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo to be charged with obstruction of justice for attempting to interfere with the ex-leader's trial over plotting an attempted coup.
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