How could a fire of this scale break out in Hong Kong, a city packed with skyscrapers and known for its relatively solid public-safety record? Among the failures that helped the blaze spread were the bamboo scaffolding, the plastic coverings, and th...

Girmay, 25, joined the outfit in 2021 before becoming the first black African to win a stage on a Grand Tour at the following year's Giro d'Italia. Last year he created history again clinching the Tour de France's sprinter's green jersey title afte...

Helicopters, navy boats and thousands of troops are being used to evacuate stranded villagers in several parts of the country, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. Rain was falling across the island's entire 65,000-square-kilometre (25,000-sq...

The death toll in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze rose to 128 people, authorities said Friday, as firefighting operations ended after a gruelling 40 hours. Around 200 people were still unaccounted for, said the city's security chief, as families despe...

For more than half a century, students at Nippon Sport Science University have captivated audiences with their intricate displays in a practice known as Shudan Kodo, meaning "collective action". This year, more than 80 students are set to take part...

Ahmedabad, in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat, was confirmed Wednesday as the venue for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. It is seen in India as a stepping stone towards the goal of hosting the 2036 Olympics and authorities h...

The 21-year-old is considered favourite to move up from Red Bull's sister team Racing Bulls to replace Yuki Tsunoda alongside Verstappen in 2026. Reports suggest Red Bull are due to confirm the identity of Verstappen's new teammate next week. Awar...

"We have informed FIFA that the decisions taken have nothing to do with sports and the members of the Iranian delegation will not participate in the World Cup draw," the federation's spokesperson told state television. Iranian sports website Varzes...

A day after recording a hole in one, Kobori reeled off five birdies in 12 holes at Royal Queensland Golf Club to rocket up the leaderboard at the DP World Tour's season-opening event. A bogey at 14 failed to stop his momentum as he responded with ...

Widely seen as Pakistan's most powerful institution, the military has governed the country for nearly half its existence via a series of coups since independence in 1947. One of those military rulers, General Pervez Musharraf, was found guilty of t...

Lyon surged to the top of the Europa League on Matchday 5 after a dominant 6–0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday in Serbia, a victory powered by a hat-trick from captain Corentin Tolisso.

Signatories to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) backed increased trade restrictions on species from whale sharks to manta rays at talks in Uzbekistan. Conservationists and experts have warn...

"It is simplistic to see adversaries everywhere and to imagine the pope's visit as taking sides in a hostile environment," said Patriarch Bartholomew I, leader of the world's 260 million Orthodox Christians. On Friday, Bartholomew joins Leo for cel...

Helicopters, navy boats and armoured personnel carriers are being used to evacuate marooned villagers in several parts of the country, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said, as the rain continued. The island's entire 65,000-square-kilometre (25...