Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez
Dutch corner is known for being the biggest and craziest party in cycling.
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Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds
A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.
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Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran
A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to strike tankers in the waterway, Riyadh's state media said Thursday, signalling a potential new front in the US-Iran conflict.
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Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe
Wildfires swept across parts of Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee as scorching temperatures and strong winds fuelled the blazes.
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Record-equalling Red Sox streak halted at 15 wins
The Boston Red Sox tied their 80-year-old franchise record with a 15th straight Major League Baseball win on Wednesday, but couldn't go one better as they fell in the second game of a double-header.
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Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears
Tech firms enjoyed a much-needed bounce on Thursday as they helped most Asian stock markets higher amid renewed hopes for the AI boom, though oil prices rallied after the US and Iran ratcheted up Middle East tensions.
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Messi-less Miami beat Fire 3-2 to spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut
Luis Suarez scored twice and Preston Plambeck grabbed a late winner as Inter Miami, without Lionel Messi, beat Chicago Fire 3-2 on Wednesday to spoil Robert Lewandowski's Major League Soccer debut.
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Mercedes expect Hungary challenge from Hamilton and Ferrari
Kimi Antonelli heads to Budapest this weekend knowing he will lead the drivers' world championship into F1's summer break come what may, but fully aware that despite a 45-point lead he and Mercedes cannot relax.
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Commonwealth Games 'where champions are made' despite slimmed down model, argues president
The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage "where champions are made" as Glasgow prepares to host a slimmed down version of the event.
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Wilson captain, Slipper absent in Kiss's first Wallabies squad
Harry Wilson retained the Australia captaincy Thursday as coach Les Kiss named his first Wallabies squad with powerful centre Isaac Henry the only debutant, but veteran prop forward James Slipper was missing.
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