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World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil.

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All Blacks face France in first Test at new Christchurch stadium

All Blacks face France in first Test at new Christchurch stadium

The All Blacks will play France in July in the first rugby Test at their new permanent rugby stadium in Christchurch, more than 15 years after a deadly earthquake in the city forced the demolition of Lancaster Park.

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South Korea police raid e-commerce giant Coupang over data leak

South Korea police raid e-commerce giant Coupang over data leak

South Korean police raided the Seoul headquarters of e-commerce giant Coupang on Tuesday over a recent data leak believed to have affected almost two-thirds of the country's population.

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Most markets track Wall St losses as jitters set in ahead of Fed

Most markets track Wall St losses as jitters set in ahead of Fed

Most stocks fell in Asia on Tuesday as investors grow nervous about the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates next year following an expected cut this week.

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Australia quick Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes after injury setback

Australia quick Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes after injury setback

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the Ashes against England following an injury setback.

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Major Japan quake leaves 30 injured

Major Japan quake leaves 30 injured

A big quake off northern Japan left at least 30 injured, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and leaving thousands without power in freezing temperatures.

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Rising living costs dim holiday sparkle for US households

Rising living costs dim holiday sparkle for US households

At a Christmas market outside the US capital, festive cheer alone hasn't been enough to drive affordability worries out of shoppers' minds -- as American households contend with creeping inflation this holiday season.

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Data centers: a view from the inside

Data centers: a view from the inside

The expansion of data centers to power the AI boom has more people wondering: what exactly is in a data center?

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Reddit says Australia's under-16 social media ban 'legally erroneous'

Reddit says Australia's under-16 social media ban 'legally erroneous'

Online discussion site Reddit on Tuesday condemned Australia's imminent social media ban for under-16s as "legally erroneous" but said it would comply with the landmark crackdown.

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10 reported hurt after big Japan quake, warning of more tremors

10 reported hurt after big Japan quake, warning of more tremors

At least 10 people were reported injured on Tuesday but there appeared to be no major damage after a big quake rocked northern Japan and triggered tsunami waves up to 70 centimetres (28 inches) high.

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