Last news
Brooklyn Bridge ship crash kills two people: NYC mayor
Two people died and 19 others were injured after a Mexican Navy training ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday.
Tunisian 'revolution oasis' palm grove thrives on self-rule
Since the inhabitants of Jemna in southern Tunisia wrested control of their 100-year-old palm grove from the state during the 2011 Revolution, residents say their lives have radically improved.
Paris kidnap bid highlights crypto data security risks
New regulations threaten the security of the personal data of cryptocurrency users and may expose them to "physical danger", the platform at the centre of last week's Paris kidnapping attempt has claimed.
Mexican Navy training ship hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican Navy training ship slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge late Saturday, snapping all three of its masts and prompting a rescue operation beneath the iconic New York City landmark.
All Black Savea inspires Moana to brink of Super Rugby history
Captain Ardie Savea says he would "run through brick walls" for Moana Pasifika after leading the historical Super Rugby strugglers to the verge of their first play-offs appearance.
High times for German cannabis firm amid medical boom
At an undisclosed site in Germany's Bavaria state, pharmaceutical CEO Philip Schetter opens a 75-centimetre (30-inch) thick steel door that secures his wares: vast amounts of cannabis.
Poland votes in tight election as Europe watches
Poles vote on Sunday in a tight presidential election that will be decisive for the future of the country's centrist government as well as for abortion and LGBTQ rights.
The US towns that took on 'forever chemical' giants -- and won
No corner of Earth is untouched. From Tibet to Antarctica, so-called "forever chemicals" have seeped into the blood of nearly every living creature.
FBI calls deadly California clinic bombing an 'act of terrorism'
A bomb exploded on Saturday outside a California fertility clinic, killing one person in what the FBI labelled a terror attack.
Noren in hunt for first major win after long injury layoff
Alex Noren sat out since last October until last week with a tendon injury, but Sunday he has the chance to win his first major title at the PGA Championship.
Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with opera-techno fusion
Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, with his operatic song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the world's biggest live music television event.
Scheffler back in groove and on brink of third major title
Five months after cutting his right hand preparing a Christmas dinner, world number one Scottie Scheffler has himself on the verge of a third major title at the PGA Championship.
Austria's JJ soars to Eurovision victory with operatic pop
With his falsetto voice and an angelic smile, Johannes Pietsch, alias JJ, early Sunday catapulted Austria to its first Eurovision victory since the triumph of bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst 11 years ago.
No.1 Scheffler makes late charge to grab PGA lead
Scottie Scheffler charged into the lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship, making an eagle and three birdies in the last five holes to seize command after a shootout at Quail Hollow.
Journalism wins 150th Preakness Stakes
Pre-race favourite Journalism stormed to victory in the 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, producing a devastating finish to claim the second leg of US horse racing's Triple Crown.
On a high: Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025
Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with his opera-tinged song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the world's biggest live music television event.
Nice take Champions League place, Saint-Etienne relegated in French season finale
Nice romped to a six-goal win to secure Champions League qualification on the final night of the French season on Saturday, as Saint-Etienne were condemned to relegation back to the second tier.
Bomb at fertility clinic in California kills one
An explosion outside a California fertility clinic Saturday killed one person in what the local mayor described as a bomb attack.
UK to strike new deal with EU in coming days: PM's office
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to sign a new deal with the EU seeking to reset ties after Brexit, his office said Saturday ahead of landmark talks.
Guardiola urges Man City to use FA Cup pain to fuel top five bid
Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City flops to use the pain from their shock FA Cup final defeat as fuel to salvage their dismal season by qualifying for the Champions League.
Syria announces commissions for missing persons, transitional justice
Syria on Saturday announced the formation of a national commission for missing persons and another for transitional justice, more than five months after the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
Scheffler, Rahm and Vegas share lead in PGA shootout
Scottie Scheffler charged into a share of the lead with Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas and Spain's Jon Rahm in Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship while Bryson DeChambeau surged into contention.
Severe storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in south-central US
Severe storms that swept through the US states of Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia left more than 25 people dead, laying waste to local communities and cutting off electricity to nearly 200,000, authorities said Saturday.
Glasner writes new chapter in Palace history with FA Cup win
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said his players had given fans a "moment for their life" by beating Manchester City 1-0 to win the first major trophy in the club's history.
Pro-Palestinian protesters, police clash in Basel during Eurovision
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with riot police in Basel as the Swiss city hosted the Eurovision Song Contest Saturday, AFP journalists at the scene witnessed.
Kanye West's pro-Hitler song gets millions of views on X
A new song by rapper Kanye West glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler has racked up millions of views on Elon Musk's X platform, after it was banned by other sites such as YouTube.
Ogier seizes on Tanak misfortune to take Rally Portugal lead
Frenchman Sebastien Ogier took the lead of Rally Portugal on Saturday, after overnight leader Ott Tanak suffered a power steering failure late in the day's action.
Showtime as Eurovision Song Contest final begins
The Eurovision Song Contest final kicked off Saturday in a blaze of pyrotechnics as 26 countries did battle at the world's biggest live music television event.
Sporting defend Portuguese title with final day win
Sporting Lisbon defended their Portuguese crown on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Guimaraes to hold off rivals Benfica on the final day of the Primeira Liga season.
Glasner says patience paid off for Palace against Man City
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said patience paid off against Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday as he celebrated the club's first major trophy.
Guardiola's FA Cup final row with Henderson fuelled by time-wasting
Pep Guardiola admitted his post-match clash with Dean Henderson was fuelled by frustration at the Crystal Palace goalkeeper's time-wasting during Manchester City's shock 1-0 defeat in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
Joyous Paolini makes history seeing off Gauff to win Italian Open
Jasmine Paolini made Italian tennis history on Saturday by winning the Italian Open, convincingly beating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to claim her second 1000 series title ahead of Roland Garros later this month.