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Trump, once unstoppable, hits snag after snag ahead of major US address

Trump, once unstoppable, hits snag after snag ahead of major US address

For a year, Donald Trump has governed the United States with little standing in his way.

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Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

A deadly virus and bacterial infection have killed at least 72 tigers at a private animal park in Thailand's north in recent weeks, authorities said.

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Timberwolves ace Edwards sends Mavericks to worst slump in decades

Timberwolves ace Edwards sends Mavericks to worst slump in decades

Anthony Edwards condemned the Dallas Mavericks to a 10th consecutive loss -- their worst slump since 1998 -- scoring 40 points in an ultimately convincing win Friday for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama

Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama

Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than a thousand years old in Panama containing human remains alongside gold and ceramic artifacts, the lead researcher told AFP on Friday.

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France's Galthie lauds 'success story' Italy ahead of Six Nations clash

France's Galthie lauds 'success story' Italy ahead of Six Nations clash

France coach Fabien Galthie insisted that Italy are capable of winning the Six Nations ahead of the pair's meeting in Lille on Sunday.

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Brumbies confident of snapping 26-year Christchurch drought

Brumbies confident of snapping 26-year Christchurch drought

Winger Corey Toole is confident the ACT Brumbies have what it takes to snap a 26-year hoodoo against the Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch, drawing inspiration from their drought-breaking victory in Auckland last year.

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Penge and Bridgeman share Riviera lead with McIlroy in hot pursuit

Penge and Bridgeman share Riviera lead with McIlroy in hot pursuit

Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman fired impressive seven-under par 64s on Friday to share the US PGA Tour Genesis Invitational halfway lead, one stroke in front of world number two Rory McIlroy.

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Australia blow as goalkeeper Micah ruled out of Women's Asian Cup

Australia blow as goalkeeper Micah ruled out of Women's Asian Cup

Australia suffered a setback Saturday in their quest to win the Women's Asian Cup with goalkeeper Teagan Micah ruled out of the tournament with concussion.

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Political drama overshadows Berlin Film Festival finale

Political drama overshadows Berlin Film Festival finale

The 76th Berlin Film Festival draws to a close on Saturday after 10 days in which the 22 films in competition were often overshadowed by a row over the role politics should play in filmmaking.

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Battered by Gaza war, Israel's tech sector in recovery mode

Battered by Gaza war, Israel's tech sector in recovery mode

Israel's vital tech sector, dragged down by the war in Gaza, is showing early signs of recovery, buoyed by a surge in defence innovation and fresh investment momentum.

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