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Tunisia boss Renard has 'no regrets' despite World Cup flop

Tunisia boss Renard has 'no regrets' despite World Cup flop

Herve Renard said Thursday he had no regrets about taking on the job as Tunisia's emergency coach at the World Cup despite the North African nation's catastrophic campaign.

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Viral bullying videos test Bhutan's digital transition

Viral bullying videos test Bhutan's digital transition

In the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, which has long limited outside influence, viral videos of school bullying have triggered debate over social media's erosion of traditional values.

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Asian stocks drop again as rollercoaster week draws to close

Asian stocks drop again as rollercoaster week draws to close

Asian tech stocks sank again Friday as the rollercoaster ride that has characterised the week continued into the weekend, while crude prices edged back down after a brief rally sparked by news of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Venezuela races to search for survivors after quakes kill at least 235

Venezuela races to search for survivors after quakes kill at least 235

Desperate Venezuelans raced Thursday to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 235 people.

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List of worst World Cup performances

List of worst World Cup performances

Tunisia's miserable World Cup campaign ended with zero points and a minus-10 goal difference after three Group F games following a 3-1 defeat by the Netherlands on Thursday.

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Yoon leads Women's PGA Championship, Korda satisfied with 'solid' start

Yoon leads Women's PGA Championship, Korda satisfied with 'solid' start

Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where Yoon Ina carded a record-equaling nine-under par 63 to grab the first-round lead.

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Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw

Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw

Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up behind the Netherlands in Group F.

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Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners

Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners

The Netherlands overcame sorry Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F, avoiding a tricky encounter with Brazil in the last 32.

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New Book "The Online Dating Trap"

New Book "The Online Dating Trap"

Helps Readers Recognize Romance Scams Before It's Too Late

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Better to qualify this way, says Ecuador World Cup hero Plata

Better to qualify this way, says Ecuador World Cup hero Plata

Ecuador's World Cup hero Gonzalo Plata said qualifying for the last 32 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday made the achievement even sweeter.

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