Cristiano Ronaldo rules himself out of Club World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he will not participate in the upcoming Club World Cup, dismissing transfer rumours and hinting at significant decisions ahead.
'Honoured' Novak Djokovic hints at possible Roland Garros farewell after semi-final loss
After a heart-wrenching semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner, could this be the last time we see Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros?
Trump says Musk has 'lost his mind' as feud fallout mounts
US President Donald Trump said that Elon Musk had "lost his mind" but insisted he wanted to move on from the fiery split with his billionaire former ally.
Trump dismisses Musk's call after public fallout, considers selling Tesla
US President Donald Trump has decided against speaking with billionaire Elon Musk following a dramatic public fallout, with the White House confirming that Trump may even part ways with his Tesla.
Ange Postecoglou sacked by Spurs despite ending trophy drought
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham manager just 16 days after leading the club to its first trophy in 17 years, raising questions about the club's future direction.
Top scientist wants to prevent AI from going rogue
Canadian computer science professor Yoshua Bengio is considered one of the godfathers of the artificial intelligence revolution and on Tuesday announced the launch of LawZero, a non-profit organization intended to mitigate the technology's inherent risks.
David Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles
David Beckham is set to be knighted by King Charles III next week, recognising his illustrious football career and extensive charity work, including his role as a UNICEF ambassador and his contributions to The King's Foundation.
Gamers get hold of Nintendo's hotly awaited Switch 2
The device, which features a bigger screen and more processing power, is an upgrade to the Switch that became a global phenomenon with hit games such as "Animal Crossing".
Amapiano is the dance sensation uniting the world
South Africa's amapiano sound is uniting dancers from around the globe, as they embrace this vibrant genre that blends jazz, house, and cultural expression.
Markets wobble as Trump-Xi talks offset by Musk row
The much-anticipated discussions between the heads of the world's biggest economies fuelled hopes for an easing of tensions following Trump's "Liberation Day" global tariff blitz that targeted Beijing particularly hard.
US slaps sanctions on four ICC judges over Israel, US cases
The four judges in The Hague, all women, will be barred entry to the United States and any property or other interests in the world's largest economy will be blocked - measures more often taken against policymakers from US adversaries than against judicial officials.
Lamine Yamal and Nino Williams shine bright as Spain triumphs over France in nine-goal thriller
Spain’s young stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams led La Roja to a thrilling 5-4 victory over France in Stuttgart, securing a spot in the Nations League final against Portugal.
Court blocks Trump's new ban on foreign students at Harvard
US President Donald Trump's effort to stop foreign students from enrolling at Harvard has been blocked, for now.
India police arrest two after deadly cricket stampede
Two people have been arrested following a deadly stampede in India that claimed the lives of 11 people.
Judge scolds Sean Combs after he nods at jurors
The judge overseeing the US federal trial of fallen hip-hop giant Sean "Diddy" Combs threatened to remove him from the courtroom Thursday after he apparently made facial expressions at jurors.
Elon Musk goes to war with Donald Trump, drops 'big bomb' in dramatic public fallout
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s once-glowing alliance imploded in spectacular fashion as the US president lashed out at his former top donor over criticism of a major spending bill — prompting Musk to retaliate with accusations of ingratitude, veiled Epstein references and hints at forming a new political party. The feud wiped over $100 billion off Tesla’s value and exposed deep fractures within the Republican power elite.
'Very disappointed' Trump in stunning live break-up with Musk
In a stunning turn of events it seems the bromance between Trump and Musk has come to an abrupt end.
Dehorning of South African rhinos slashed poaching: study
A seven-year study has revealed that dehorning rhinos has led to a drastic decline in poaching.
Coco Gauff stops fairytale Lois Boisson run to reach French Open final
Coco Gauff of the United States beat France’s Lois Boisson in straight sets to set up a French Open final date with Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated champion Iga Swiatek earlier on Thursday afternoon.
Body of missing British backpacker found in lift shaft in Malaysia
Jordan Johnson-Doyle was reported missing while backpacking in Kuala Lumpur.
Brazil's reborn dolls spark a passionate debate about motherhood and identity
In Brazil, Gabi Matos finds comfort in her collection of reborn dolls, but not everyone understands her passion.
Clean energy investment rising despite economic uncertainty: IEA
Amid global economic uncertainty, the International Energy Agency reports a record surge in clean energy investments, outpacing fossil fuel spending for the first time since 2020. What does this mean for the future of energy?
South Africa's amapiano has the world dancing
Soweto's Finest Dance Studio draws dancers of all kinds - from ballerinas to party-goers - to learn the amapiano moves sweeping the world through TikTok tutorials and challenges.
Tweed's youthful makeover resurrects symbol of Scottish heritage
MacLeod became a weaver two years ago, joining residents on the islands of Lewis and Harris, off Scotland's northwest coast, in helping to rejuvenate the tweed industry after a significant period of decline.
Hyper-realistic dolls fascinate and creep out Brazil
Some of the so-called "reborn" dolls cry, suck dummies, pee, have nails, eyelashes and veins. But what really sets them apart from traditional dolls with waxy, smooth complexion is their puckered features and blotchy skin.