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All Blacks relishing prospect of South Africa clash at World Cup

All Blacks relishing prospect of South Africa clash at World Cup

Skipper Scott Barrett on Thursday said the All Blacks had no fear of potentially meeting South Africa in the 2027 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but admitted they must peak at the right time.

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Democrats release photos of Epstein's notorious private island

Democrats release photos of Epstein's notorious private island

Democrats in the US Congress released photos and videos Wednesday showing the luxury island home where convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein allegedly forced underage girls into sex with powerful men.

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Meta starts removing under-16s from social media in Australia

Meta starts removing under-16s from social media in Australia

Tech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s in Australia from Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country's world-first youth social media ban.

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New Zealand build 164-run lead but Windies claim Williamson

New Zealand build 164-run lead but Windies claim Williamson

New Zealand built a healthy 164-run lead over the West Indies, but lost the key wicket of Kane Williamson as they went to lunch at 100-2 on day three of the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday.

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Conor McGregor sexual assault lawsuit dropped

Conor McGregor sexual assault lawsuit dropped

A US woman who accused Conor McGregor of sexually assaulting her at an NBA basketball game has dropped her lawsuit against the Irish mixed martial arts fighter.

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Meta says starting to remove under-16s from social media in Australia

Meta says starting to remove under-16s from social media in Australia

Tech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s in Australia from Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country's world-first social media ban.

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Liverpool fear factor gone, admits Slot

Liverpool fear factor gone, admits Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot conceded his side have lost their fear factor during a miserable run as Sunderland emerged with a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday.

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Maresca blasts 'very poor' Chelsea after damaging Leeds defeat

Maresca blasts 'very poor' Chelsea after damaging Leeds defeat

Enzo Maresca slammed lacklustre Chelsea after their Premier League title challenge suffered a huge setback in a shock 3-1 defeat at lowly Leeds on Wednesday.

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Arteta fears injury woes will hamper Arsenal title charge

Arteta fears injury woes will hamper Arsenal title charge

Mikel Arteta fears Arsenal's mounting injury problems will hamper their bid to win the Premier League title after Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera limped off in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Brentford.

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Trump scraps Biden's fuel-economy standards, sparking climate outcry

Trump scraps Biden's fuel-economy standards, sparking climate outcry

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a reset of Joe Biden's fuel-economy standards, arguing it will lower US car prices -- but critics warned it would worsen climate change and leave drivers paying more at the pump.

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