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Australian top order wobbles once more against West Indies quicks

Australian top order wobbles once more against West Indies quicks

Australia's top-order batting was again exposed by the West Indies fast bowlers as the tourists lost four wickets for 93 on the opening morning of the second Test on Thursday in Grenada.

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Defending champion Krejcikova battles into Wimbledon third round

Defending champion Krejcikova battles into Wimbledon third round

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova moved into the third round with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win over American world number 67 Caroline Dolehide on Thursday.

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Hidden gem: Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil

Hidden gem: Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil

When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago, he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself.

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Stocks climb as strong US jobs data soothes growth worries

Stocks climb as strong US jobs data soothes growth worries

Stock markets rose and the dollar held steady Thursday as strong jobs data showed the resilience of the US economy.

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US Supreme Court to weigh transgender athlete bans

US Supreme Court to weigh transgender athlete bans

The US Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to wade into the hot-button issue of transgender athletes in girls and women's sports.

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Russell shrugs off reports, expects to sign new F1 deal within weeks

Russell shrugs off reports, expects to sign new F1 deal within weeks

George Russell on Thursday shrugged aside reports that he is set to be replaced at Mercedes by arch-rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull, saying he expects to sign a new Silver Arrows contract in "the next couple of weeks".

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Girmay has golden dream for Africa at Tour de France

Girmay has golden dream for Africa at Tour de France

Biniam Girmay admits he feels the pressure of being the sole African on the start line for the 2025 Tour de France that kicks off on Saturday in the northern French city of Lille.

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US trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty

US trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty

The US trade deficit widened more than expected in May, with both imports and exports declining as US President Donald Trump's tariffs sent shock waves through the economy and snagged supply chains.

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Hollywood star Reeves in driving seat for Cadillac series

Hollywood star Reeves in driving seat for Cadillac series

Hot on the heels of Brad Pitt's recently released film F1: The Movie, another Hollywood star is set to front a behind-the-scenes series on Cadillac’s journey to join the F1 grid next year.

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6 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali

6 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali

At least six people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank in rough seas on its way to the Indonesian resort island Bali, according to rescue authorities who said 29 survivors had been plucked from the water so far.

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