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Nintendo announces new 'Zelda' movie

Nintendo announces new 'Zelda' movie

Nintendo is developing a film based on its hugely popular "The Legend of Zelda" franchise, the Japanese gaming giant announced, as it bids to capitalize on the blockbuster success of its recent "Mario" movie.

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Cape Town art museum on mission to reclaim African identity

Cape Town art museum on mission to reclaim African identity

Since Koyo Kouoh took over the reins of the Zeitz MOCAA, the Cape Town museum has been making waves in the contemporary art world by putting Africa front and centre.

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UK bans recreational use of nitrous oxide

UK bans recreational use of nitrous oxide

Possessing laughing gas to get a psychoactive high became illegal in Britain on Wednesday, with serial offenders facing up to two years in prison and dealers up to 14 years.

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Israel falls silent to mark one month since Hamas attacks

Israel falls silent to mark one month since Hamas attacks

Quiet sobs during memorial speeches, mourning crowds lighting candles... Israel fell silent briefly on Tuesday, marking one month since the deadly Hamas attacks of October 7 plunged it into war.

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Australia's Maxwell in 'full body pain' during 'greatest-ever' ODI innings

Australia's Maxwell in 'full body pain' during 'greatest-ever' ODI innings

Glenn Maxwell said his entire body was in pain and that he almost retired during an epic match-winning double century for Australia at the 50-overs World Cup, hailed Wednesday as the greatest one-day knock of all time.

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Sparkling Leao hailed by Milan coach Pioli

Sparkling Leao hailed by Milan coach Pioli

Stefano Pioli said that Rafael Leao could be a world-beater after the inconsistent Portugal winger outshone Kylian Mbappe in AC Milan's 2-1 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain.

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Man City's Stones faces lengthy injury absence: Guardiola

Man City's Stones faces lengthy injury absence: Guardiola

Manchester City defender John Stones face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Young Boys.

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Man City, Leipzig into Champions League last 16 as Shakhtar stun Barcelona

Man City, Leipzig into Champions League last 16 as Shakhtar stun Barcelona

Holders Manchester City and RB Leipzig became the first teams to reach the last 16 of this season's Champions League on Tuesday while Danylo Sikan's goal allowed Shakhtar Donetsk to claim a stunning win over Barcelona.

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Czechs rout champions Swiss in BJK Cup finals opener

Czechs rout champions Swiss in BJK Cup finals opener

The Czech Republic earned an impressive 3-0 victory over defending champions Switzerland in their Billie Jean King Cup finals opener on Tuesday.

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Barcelona victory 'important for Ukrainian football', says Shakhtar's Pusic

Barcelona victory 'important for Ukrainian football', says Shakhtar's Pusic

Shakhtar Donetsk coach Marino Pusic said his side's shock 1-0 Champions League victory over Barcelona in Hamburg on Tuesday was "important for Ukrainian football".

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