From the heart of Bamako to the distant rural outposts of Mali, a siege has been unfolding over the years throughout the country. And so multiple crises are gripping Mali: a military government under pressure, jihadist forces with a deepening footho...

Three companies will kickstart methanol supply in the Port of Singapore from January 1, its Marine and Port Authority (MPA) said in a statement. Singapore is the world's top bunkering hub due to its strategic location along the Strait of Malacca, h...

Jones's side were thrashed by South Africa and Ireland before losing narrowly to Wales and eking out a last-gasp win over Georgia. The tour completed Jones's second year back in charge of Japan and followed heavy defeats to England, New Zealand and...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised a "Labour budget with Labour values", vowing to reduce National Health Service waiting times and ease a prolonged cost-of-living crisis. But finance minister Rachel Reeves faces a challenge: shoring up Labou...

Amid a year defined by escalating geopolitical tensions and economic realignments, South Africa has emerged as a quietly pivotal player on the global stage. At the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, the host country has championed multilateralism,...

Now, the church in Iznik, a small town several hours from Istanbul, stands on dry land, its ruins exposed as the waters that engulfed it for more than 700 years have receded due to climate change. Known as the Basilica of the Holy Fathers, it marks...

Pauline Hanson of the anti-immigration One Nation party was seeking to introduce a bill in the Senate that would ban full face coverings in Australia -- a policy she has campaigned on for decades. Just minutes after other lawmakers blocked her from...

LOSC beat Paris FC (4-2) thanks to a brace from Olivier Giroud. Lille go up to fourth place in the Ligue 1 standings.

Rising seas driven by climate change are swallowing low-lying areas, while stronger storms push saltwater further inland, turning wells and lakes brackish, according to government scientists. For the millions living in the ecologically sensitive de...

The movement is planned in three waves: trains and other public transport went on strike Monday, with national railroad company SNCB expecting to run one or two out of three trains. Several Eurostars linking Brussels to Paris were cancelled. On Tue...

India still trail by 315 in response to South Africa's 489 on a batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati. Washington Sundar, on 33, and Kuldeep Yadav, on 14, were batting at the break in an unbeaten stand of 52 after India slumped to 122-7. After winnin...

While superstar winger Lamine Yamal, in the mould of all-time Barca great Lionel Messi, draws most of the limelight, another La Masia graduate is proving increasingly vital in Fermin Lopez. The 22-year-old midfielder is establishing himself as a re...

From December 10, Australia will force social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, to remove users under the age of 16 or face hefty fines. "Starting this week, many users will be asked to verify their age to continue accessin...

The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, is set to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank this week after winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. The victory earned Yavhusishyn, who is known by his ring name Aonishiki, his...

The host Thunder improved to an NBA-best 17-1 and stretched their win streak to nine games by defeating the Trail Blazers, who kept them from a perfect start with a 121-119 upset at Portland on November 5. Gilgeous-Alexander made 13-of-18 shots fro...