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Error 404: 48 hours of confusion in Afghanistan during internet blackout

Error 404: 48 hours of confusion in Afghanistan during internet blackout

Paralysed banks, grounded planes and chaotic hospitals: for two days, life ground to a halt in Afghanistan after the Taliban unexpectedly cut off the internet and phone networks.

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Brazilian music legend Milton Nascimento has dementia: family

Brazilian music legend Milton Nascimento has dementia: family

Celebrated Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento, 82, whose soaring voice has enchanted fans worldwide, has been diagnosed with dementia, his family said.

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Trump piles pain on Democrats over US government shutdown

Trump piles pain on Democrats over US government shutdown

Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to end the government shutdown.

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Relaxed Verstappen has 'nothing to lose' as he hunts down McLarens

Relaxed Verstappen has 'nothing to lose' as he hunts down McLarens

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he has "nothing to lose" as he looks to extend his late-season resurgence at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino

FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the Palestinian conflict.

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Piastri vows to learn 'tough lessons' after Baku disaster

Piastri vows to learn 'tough lessons' after Baku disaster

Championship leader Oscar Piastri said Thursday he was learning "tough lessons" as he looks to get back on track in Singapore after an error-riddled weekend in Azerbaijan.

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Djokovic says players 'not united enough' over tennis calendar

Djokovic says players 'not united enough' over tennis calendar

Novak Djokovic said Thursday that talk about reorganising the tennis schedule has been going on for at least 15 years and his fellow players are "still not united enough".

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Days of violent anti-government protests grip Pakistan's Kashmir

Days of violent anti-government protests grip Pakistan's Kashmir

Days of violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police have gripped Pakistan's Kashmir on the border with India, with nine confirmed killed among scant news to emerge after an internet blackout.

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Irish singer CMAT delays UK tour over infected wisdom tooth

Irish singer CMAT delays UK tour over infected wisdom tooth

Breakout Irish singer CMAT cancelled her upcoming UK tour dates to treat an infected wisdom tooth, days after British pop singer Lola Young halted gigs having collapsed on stage.

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Mateta handed France call-up for World Cup qualifiers

Mateta handed France call-up for World Cup qualifiers

Jean-Philippe Mateta was rewarded for his excellent form with Crystal Palace by being called up to the France squad named Thursday for World Cup qualifying matches against Azerbaijan and Iceland this month.

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