UK government urges cricket chiefs to 'deliver on own rules' after Afghanistan boycott calls
London (AFP) – The UK government says the International Cricket Council should "deliver on their own rules" relating to women's participation as the England men's team resist calls to boycott…
Olmo situation could affect future signings: Barca's Raphinha
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Barcelona winger Raphinha said Tuesday potential future signings might be put off from joining the Catalan giants because of the Dani Olmo registration debacle. Issued…
Nvidia ramps up AI tech for games, robots and autos
Las Vegas (AFP) – Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang made a rock star appearance at a packed arena late Monday, touting AI chips and software for robots, cars, video games…
Taiwan says Chinese
Taipei (AFP) – A Chinese-owned cargo ship suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable off Taiwan has stopped transmitting its location on the high seas, Taiwan's coast guard said Tuesday.…
Sinner turns focus to Australian Open defence after 'amazing' year
Melbourne (AFP) – World number one Jannik Sinner said Tuesday his "amazing" 2024 was history as he warmed up for the defence of his Australian Open title with a tough…
Ostapenko begins Adelaide title defence with comeback win
Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) – Defending champion Jelena Ostapenko needed a set to get going but kicked up the intensity in a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 defeat of Magdalena Frech on Tuesday…
Pace of German emissions cuts slows in 2024: study
Berlin (AFP) – German greenhouse gas emissions fell again in 2024 but at a slower rate, due to lagging green investment by industry and households, according to a study published…
McDonald's rolls back some of its diversity practices
Washington (AFP) – McDonald's said Monday it will roll back some of its diversity practices, becoming the latest US organization to rethink its policies following a Supreme Court ruling that…
Giannis triple
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Giannis Antetokounmpo posted his fourth triple-double of the season and Damian Lillard scored 25 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-104 NBA…