'Believing' Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in epic to reach maiden Melbourne final
An ailing Carlos Alcaraz said "believing" helped him pull through one of the most demanding matches of his career to down Alexander Zverev in five epic sets and reach his first Australian Open final Friday.
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Artist chains up thrashing robot dog to expose AI fears
The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain.
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Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in epic to reach maiden Australian Open final
An ailing Carlos Alcaraz battled past Alexander Zverev on Friday in five epic sets to reach his first Australian Open final and move within a match of becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.
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French PM forces final budget through parliament
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu forced his budget through parliament without a vote for the third and final time Friday, exposing him to yet another no-confidence motion.
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French-Nigerian artists team up to craft future hits
Will the next global hits from Nigeria have a French accent? Perhaps. Nine French rap, pop and urban music composers recently joined forces with Afrobeats artists to produce 60 tracks for international audiences.
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Dutch watchdog launches Roblox probe over 'risks to children'
The Dutch consumer watchdog Friday launched an investigation into Roblox to see if the popular gaming platform was doing enough to protect children amid reports they are exposed to violent and sexual imagery.
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Trump brands Minneapolis nurse shot dead by federal agents an 'agitator'
US President Donald Trump walked back his conciliatory tone on Friday after outrage over the killings of two American citizens in Minneapolis by federal agents, branding one of them, Alex Pretti, an "agitator."
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Israel says killed 'three terrorists' in Gaza
The Israeli military said on Friday it launched overnight strikes at "eight terrorists" in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, killing three of them, with a fragile ceasefire still in place in the Palestinian territory.
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After Trump-fueled brawls, Canada-US renew Olympic hockey rivalry
The US-Canada men's hockey Olympic rivalry, born a century ago, has produced plenty of teeth-clenching drama, but after political tension spilled onto the ice last year, the upcoming Winter Games showdown could serve up the fiercest clash yet.
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Eileen Gu - Olympic champion who bestrides rivals US, China
Eileen Gu soared to double Olympic gold as a teenager four years ago but it was the colour of her passport which drew as much scrutiny as her stunning displays.
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