Sour grapes: Japan battles to protect premium fruits
The variety of juicy grape that Yuki Nakamura is harvesting as the sun rises over his farm took scientists 33 years to develop and can sell for $100 a bunch in Tokyo department stores.
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Egypt election offers more of the same despite crisis
Egyptians vote on Sunday in a presidential election overshadowed by war in neighbouring Gaza and with little doubt that the incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will secure a third term.
Read moreOhtani moving to Dodgers in record 10-yr, $700 mn deal
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani confirmed on Saturday he is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in a record-shattering 10-year, $700 million deal -- the richest contract in the history of North American sport.
Read moreNancy 'proud but not happy' to be first black coach to win MLS Cup
Frenchman Wilfried Nancy became the first black coach to win the Major League Soccer title after his Columbus Crew beat Los Angeles FC on Saturday but said the moment held mixed emotions for him.
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China's Xi looks to strengthen Vietnam ties after Biden visit
China's President Xi Jinping will arrive in Vietnam on Tuesday on a mission to strengthen relations, just months after Washington and Hanoi upgraded their diplomatic ties.
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Nancy 'proud but hot happy' to be first black coach to win MLS Cup
Frenchman Wilfried Nancy became the first black coach to win the Major League Soccer title after his Columbus Crew beat Los Angeles FC on Saturday but said the moment held mixed emotions for him.
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Argentina's Javier Milei: from chainsaw to fickle pragmatism
With his wild hair and powered-up chainsaw, the libertarian Javier Milei upended Argentine politics in a meteoric rise to the presidency, riding a wave of fury over decades of economic decline and rampant inflation.
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Milei takes office as Argentina braces for economic reforms
Javier Milei will on Sunday be sworn in as Argentina's president, as the country steels itself for harsh spending cuts and economic reforms aimed at curbing rampant inflation.
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Desperation for the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles
When Carlos Schmidt beds down on the hard streets of Los Angeles, he has nothing but a backpack and an old blanket, like thousands of other homeless people in one of the richest cities in the world's richest country.
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Forde blast rocks England in final ODI
A dream debut by Matthew Forde rocked England as they were restricted to 206 for nine batting first against the West Indies in the decisive third and final match of their One-Day International series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday.
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