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Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace

Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says

IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts

China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins

First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

Data centre command hub keeps AI up and running

Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub

Pope Leo in France: the issues on the table

Leo XIV, first US pope transcends his restrained style

Republicans find transgender issues a powerful political weapon in midterm campaigning

In 'Tenzing', a Sherpa mountaineer gets his due

Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy

Rahm sees no need for PGA Tour loyalty to be compensated

World number three Jon Rahm said he does not expect financial compensation from the PGA Tour for not jumping ship to join LIV Golf after an agreement was reached for the two entities to merge.

What is making 2023 likely the hottest year recorded

Human-made climate change is supercharging natural weather phenomena to drive heatwaves roasting Asia, Europe and North America that could make 2023 the hottest year since records began, scientists say.

Poop patrols: dogs to face DNA testing in French town

Dog owners in a southern French town are having to get their pets DNA tested under new rules to tackle the scourge of poop-strewn pavements.

'Disappointed' England pause bonus talks ahead of women's World Cup

England players expressed "disappointment" on Tuesday that talks with the Football Association (FA) over bonus payments and commercial structures would not be resolved before the start of the women's World Cup.

Man Utd and Wales icon Giggs 'free to rebuild career' after court battle

Ryan Giggs is free to "rebuild his life and career" his lawyer said on Tuesday after prosecutors withdrew domestic abuse charges, ending a three-year legal battle.

Top Indian wildlife official removed after 8 cheetahs die

A top Indian wildlife official has been removed after a scheme to relocate cheetahs from Africa saw eight felines die, raising questions about the high-profile project.

Novartis upgrades outlook despite US legal setback

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis raised its earnings guidance for the second time this year on Tuesday despite a legal setback in the United States and announced it will spin off its generics unit later this year.

Markets on edge over China economy woes

Europe's stock markets wavered Tuesday after Asian losses, with investors remaining on edge over China's weaker-than-expected economy.

Unforgiving heatwaves hit globe as Europe braces for record highs

Europe braced for record-smashing heat Tuesday as withering heatwaves across the globe showed no signs of easing and Greece battled wildfires that forced people to flee their homes.

Rodgers vows to keep attacking after unexpected Celtic return

Brendan Rodgers said Tuesday that he had returned to coach Celtic "quicker than I had thought" and pledged to continue the attacking philosophy of predecessor Ange Postecoglou.

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