Asian markets drift lower as US jobs data looms
Hong Kong (AFP) – Equities fell again in Asia on Friday as traders prepared for the release of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal…
Sabalenka has 'target on her back' in pursuit of Australian Open 'history'
Melbourne (AFP) – World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she wants to "put my name into history" by winning a third straight Australian Open title, but is aware she…
Croatia's populist president tipped for re
Zagreb (AFP) – Croatia votes in a presidential runoff on Sunday, with the opposition-backed incumbent Zoran Milanovic expected to win a second term, in a fresh blow to the scandal-hit…
Veteran Monfils powers past teenager to reach 35th final
Auckland (AFP) – The 38-year-old Gael Monfils swept aside an opponent half his age on Friday to reach the final of the Auckland Classic, setting up a shot at his…
Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before 2022 Australian Open deportation
Paris (AFP) – Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly held in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported…
Japan 'poop master' gives back to nature
Sakuragawa (Japan) (AFP) – When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and…
Iran population ageing fast, bucking government efforts
Tehran (AFP) – Iran's once-youthful population is aging fast, fuelling economic fears as cash-strapped couples resist a government push for more children. Issued on: 10/01/2025 - 03:27 3 min
UN watchdog says Australia violated asylum seekers' rights
Geneva (AFP) – Australia violated the rights of asylum seekers arbitrarily detained on the island of Nauru, a UN watchdog ruled Thursday, in a warning to other countries intent on…
Murray braced for Djokovic ire in coaching debut at Australian Open
Melbourne (AFP) – Andy Murray says he is ready to be on the receiving end of Novak Djokovic's ire in pressure moments at the Australian Open, with the "unique opportunity"…
At CES, AI
Las Vegas (AFP) – From laptops to EVs, lithium-ion batteries have fueled phenomenal growth in the 21st century, but businesses struggle with a significant downside: increased fire risk. Issued on:…