Here, AFP Sport takes a look at Messi's fleeting brilliant moments and the more frequent tough times since he left Barcelona for Paris last year: Highs First goal v Man City 28/09/2021 -- Messi scored his first PSG goal in their first big game o...

Pakistan appeared to be cruising to victory, powered by a maiden century for Sidra Ameen, but slumped to a nine-run defeat after losing six wickets for 26 runs. It was Pakistan's fourth straight loss at the tournament in New Zealand and gives them ...

While arms exports declined globally by 4.6 percent in 2017-2021 compared to the preceding five years, Europe posted a 19-percent increase, according to a study published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). "Europe is t...

The discussions come as Russian troops edge closer to Kyiv and keep up their relentless bombardment of the besieged southern port city of Mariupol, where nearly 2,200 people have been killed in the onslaught, according to local officials. Ukrainian...

The southern city took the measures on Sunday as authorities battled an Omicron flare-up in factories and neighbourhoods linked to nearby Hong Kong, which is recording scores of daily deaths as the virus runs rampant. Shenzhen is one of ten areas n...

Russian prosecutors have issued warnings to several foreign entities -- via calls, letters and in-person visits -- including to Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, IBM and Yum Brands, the parent company of KFC and Pizza Hut, according to the bu...

But after two years of virtually closed borders, mass testing, targeted lockdowns and quarantines, the strategy is being stress-tested like never before as cases surge across the country. With millions currently under lockdown, can China's approach...

Oil prices dropped, providing some respite after they soared to a near 14-year high last week, though the commodity remains elevated around $110 and keeping upward pressure on inflation. Trading floors continue to be flooded with uncertainty as Rus...

New York City's private sector Covid-19 vaccine mandates mean unvaccinated Irving still can't play NBA games in New York, at either the Nets' Barclays Center or the Knicks' Madison Square Garden. But relaxed rules meant he could attend the game as ...

Campion -- who has already won prestigious gongs from Hollywood’s directors guild and Britain's BAFTA in a packed weekend -- took best picture and best director at the high-profile awards gala in Los Angeles. The film's award charge comes just da...

This year, in its 15th edition, the four-day fair is hosting more than 100 local and foreign art dealers, with an entire wing of 17 galleries and platforms dedicated to showcasing and selling NFTs (non-fungible tokens). NFT sales platforms use the...

"It's a highly skilled craft," said Zhou, co-founder of Hanart, one of China's most well-known qipao makers. "Some of our tailors spend a lifetime learning to make qipao." The price tag also reflects enduring demand for the qipao, known as a cheon...

None of the country's 60 or so ambassadors, consuls or heads of diplomatic missions who were appointed by Western-backed former president Ashraf Ghani have agreed to serve the hardline Islamist group since it seized power in August last year. The T...

The 49-year-old Irishman might need to ensure his finger nails are none too sharp as his trio of champions return to defend their respective crowns this week. Honeysuckle will get the ball rolling with the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday, Put The Kettle...

Rublev fell 4-2 down before breaking 51st-ranked Koepfer twice to pocket the first set. He finished with 32 winners against the German and won 11 of 15 points at the net to put the match away. But the second set was also close. After breaking for ...