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Cow manure fuels French tractors

Cow manure fuels French tractors

A French farmer steps away from his barn and fills up a tractor with fuel made from the manure of his cows, an attempt to put their climate-damaging methane to good use.

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Stokes determined to shrug off 'frustrating' knee issue for Ashes

Stokes determined to shrug off 'frustrating' knee issue for Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes said Tuesday he is determined to be fit and firing against Australia in the home Ashes after struggling with his knee during the second-Test defeat to New Zealand.

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'The conflict goes on': South Sudan's never-ending war

'The conflict goes on': South Sudan's never-ending war

"South Sudan remains significantly peaceful", declared the opening line of a government-issued fact sheet for visitors and press as they awaited the historic arrival of Pope Francis in the country this month.

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New Zealand beat England by one run in 'crazy' second Test

New Zealand beat England by one run in 'crazy' second Test

New Zealand beat England by just one run in a second-Test thriller on Tuesday to draw the series in the most dramatic fashion in Wellington.

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Two-time Palme winner Ruben Ostlund to head Cannes jury

Two-time Palme winner Ruben Ostlund to head Cannes jury

Swedish director Ruben Ostlund, a two-time winner of the Palme d'Or, will be jury president at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May, organisers announced Tuesday.

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Lakers blow as injured James facing 'weeks' on sidelines: reports

Lakers blow as injured James facing 'weeks' on sidelines: reports

LeBron James could face multiple weeks on the sidelines after suffering a foot injury, US media said Monday, dealing a blow to the Los Angeles Lakers hopes of forcing their way into the playoffs.

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W.House gives federal agencies 30 days to enforce TikTok ban

W.House gives federal agencies 30 days to enforce TikTok ban

The White House on Monday gave federal agencies 30 days to purge Chinese-owned video-snippet sharing app TikTok from all government-issued devices, setting a deadline to comply with a ban ordered by the US Congress.

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'Wholesome' South Korean reality TV proves a global hit

'Wholesome' South Korean reality TV proves a global hit

The challenge is straight from Greek mythology: hold a boulder aloft as long as possible. Korean car dealer Jo Jin-hyeong lasted over two hours, captivating global audiences in a reality show that could signal a new K-culture export success.

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New Zealand beat England by one run in second-Test thriller

New Zealand beat England by one run in second-Test thriller

New Zealand beat England by just one run in a second-Test thriller on Tuesday to draw the series despite having been forced to follow on in Wellington.

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Randle, Quickley shine as Knicks sink Celtics

Randle, Quickley shine as Knicks sink Celtics

Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley combined for 46 points as the in-form New York Knicks upset the Boston Celtics 109-94 in the NBA on Monday.

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