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Founding father: statues of Myanmar's Aung San disappear

Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution

UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change

Infantino's enlarged World Cup gamble pays off with punters

Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze

No fuel, no patience: Russians endure fuel shortages

'Chainsaw massacre': Europe mulls culls for fish-guzzling cormorant

Supplies run dry in Venezuelan village on edge of quake zone

England carry 'scars' of World Cup exit, says Tuchel

Latin America's unlikely football unity: cheering against Argentina

Argentina coach Scaloni hails 'legend' Messi before World Cup final

France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

France and England will bid a gloomy farewell to the World Cup on Saturday when they face each other in the dreaded third-place play-off in Miami.

'King' James keeps NBA guessing on next team

NBA superstar LeBron James offered no clues to where he'll play his record-extending 24th season as he appeared live at the Fanatics Fest sports fan festival in New York on Thursday.

Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?

Thomas Tuchel is already looking forward to a home Euros in 2028 after England's bitter World Cup exit. But will he have to earn back the trust of his players?

Hamilton urges Ferrari to intensify their efforts in title bid at Spa

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday urged his Ferrari team to intensify their efforts for improvement as he bids to mount a title challenge at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

Verstappen takes old rear wing in place of 'super-dangerous' upgrade

Max Verstappen will race with a conventional rear wing at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix as Red Bull reacted to his claims that their 'Macarena' wing was "super-dangerous".

Merlier looking to 'survive' Tour de France until Paris

Tour de France sprint king Tim Merlier said he would now just look to "survive" at the Grand Boucle after claiming a third stage victory on Thursday.

At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heatwave: AFP analysis

At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across nine European countries during June's heatwave, national statistics indicated, a toll that could yet rise as more data is released, according to an AFP analysis.

Scheffler makes steady start, DeChambeau one off the lead at British Open

Scottie Scheffler made a steady start to his defence of the British Open with a two under par 68 as a bogey at the last cost Bryson DeChambeau a share of the clubhouse lead at Royal Birkdale.

Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final

Master will take on apprentice when Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lines up against his former student, Argentina's Lionel Scaloni, in the World Cup final on Sunday.