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Oscar-nominated 'F1' sound engineers recreate roar of racetrack

15 dead as cash-packed military plane crashes in Bolivia

Costa Rica's Grynspan pledges reform in bid for UN chief job

Former All Black Bridge hailed for influence at Western Force

'Sinners' vampires inspired by animals, says Oscar hopeful makeup artist

For Oscar nominee Stellan Skarsgard, good cinema is like slow food

'Brilliant industry' sees Reds down Highlanders in Super Rugby

Neil Sedaka, US singer and songwriter, dies age 86

Rosenior eyes extended stay to stabilise Chelsea

Spurs struggling physically admits Tudor

Lens held by Strasbourg in blow to Ligue 1 title chances

Emails to Chinese dancers allegedly threatened Australian PM

A security scare at the Australian prime minister's residence this week was sparked by a bomb threat against an anti-Beijing Chinese dance troupe, the act's hosts said Friday.

India moves closer to dengue vaccine as final trials underway

As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots against the deadly mosquito-borne disease.

Tech sovereignty push to meet AI fever at Mobile World Congress

The giant Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair for telecoms kicks off for its 20th annual edition in Barcelona on Monday, with firms racing to pump AI into their systems even as debate rages over the technology's regulation.

China chase glory days at Women's Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms

Defending champions China are looking to recreate their glory days at the Women's Asian Cup, but the Steel Roses' hopes of a record 10th title face a daunting challenge from powerhouse Japan, hosts Australia and dark horse North Korea.

Asian markets fluctuate after healthy week of tech gains

Markets stuttered Friday as traders took their foot off the pedal at the end of a healthy week in Asia, where tech firms rallied on a reassessment of AI investments.

Clermont's Simone wary of 'decapitator' Tuilagi in Top 14 clash

Clermont centre Irae Simone says Bayonne's former England star Manu Tuilagi will "want to take some heads off" as he returns to action when the teams meet in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

Japan PM opposes changing male-only imperial succession

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament on Friday that she opposes changing the imperial family's male succession rules.

Sumo hit with fresh bullying scandal

Sumo has been hit with another bullying scandal after media reported Friday that a retired grand champion who is now a stablemaster had reported himself to the sport's authorities for violent behaviour.

US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women's team

Multiple US Olympic men's ice hockey players have apologized for their team's response after President Donald Trump said he would "have to" invite the women's team to the White House too.

'Train Dreams' director says goal was to take audience 'on a journey'

When director and screenwriter Clint Bentley decided to adapt "Train Dreams" for the big screen, he hoped he could captivate audiences with the tale of an ordinary man living in extraordinary times -- the early 20th century.

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