Myanmar ethnic minorities claim gains in junta offensive
An alliance of Myanmar ethnic minority groups said it made more gains in its offensive against the ruling junta on Friday, with the regime vowing it would hit back at the biggest military challenge it has faced since it seized power.
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Hobbling New Zealand backed 'to do job' against Pakistan
Daryl Mitchell on Friday backed injury-plagued New Zealand "to do a job" against Pakistan on Saturday in a World Cup clash which is key to both sides' hopes of making the semi-finals.
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'Like living under Covid', say Pakistan due to 'stifling' World Cup security
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur on Friday described the tight security facing his team at the World Cup in India as "stifling", leaving players feeling as if they are "back in Covid times".
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Stokes to undergo knee surgery after World Cup
England star Ben Stokes on Friday said he will undergo surgery on his troublesome knee after the World Cup and hopes to be fit for the Test series in India in January.
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Australia's Cummins says faltering England still 'dangerous'
Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Friday said he was "a little bit surprised" at England's disappointing show at the World Cup but still rates them as "dangerous" opponents.
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'Nothing's worked': Stokes bemoans England's woeful World Cup
England's Ben Stokes on Friday conceded that "nothing's worked" in a disastrous World Cup campaign.
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Fluminense aim to topple Boca Juniors in Copa Libertadores final
Argentinian giants Boca Juniors take on Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday with the Brazilian side aiming to win South America's top club prize for the first time.
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Maersk to slash 3,500 jobs as profits, revenue plunge
Danish shipping giant Maersk said Friday it would slash 3,500 jobs as net profit and revenue plunged in the third quarter due to a sharp fall in freight rates.
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Root says struggling England better 'man for man' than Australia
Joe Root struck a defiant tone ahead of England's World Cup clash with Australia saying his team is better "man for man" than their old rivals despite being bottom of the pile.
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Ten dead as Storm Ciaran batters Western Europe
At least 10 people were killed as Storm Ciaran battered Western Europe with record winds of up to 200 kilometres per hour, causing travel mayhem with closed ports and flight and rail disruptions.
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