'Coolest thing': breakdancing wows Asian Games ahead of Olympic bow
When South Korean Kim Hong-yul was a teenager in the late 1990s, hip-hop ruled the airwaves and breakdancing was "the coolest thing in the world", he says.
Read moreSpain coach calls up Sancet and Fran Garcia for Euro qualifiers
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called up some fresh faces including Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia and Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oihan Sancet for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Read moreStanding out in the crowd - a Pakistan fan at India's World Cup
He has survived a heart attack, suffers from diabetes and has just travelled more than 8,200 miles (13,300km) to watch a cricket match.
Read moreJoseph changes one for crunch Japan match against Argentina
Japan coach Jamie Joseph has made just one change to his starting XV from their 28-22 victory against Samoa for the crunch World Cup match against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday.
Read moreMigration clash as EU leaders gather in Spain
Poland and Hungary expressed outrage on Friday at planned changes to Europe's migration system, vowing to veto the proposals at European Union summit in Spain two days after member states approved a key agreement.
Read more'Chokers' tag will always follow South Africa, says Bavuma
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admitted Friday that his country's reputation for being World Cup "chokers" will only be shed when they capture an elusive maiden international trophy.
Read moreStock markets advance before US jobs
Major stock markets mostly advanced and the dollar struggled Friday before the release of key US jobs data set to influence the outlook for interest rates.
Read moreChange in Iran 'irreversible': Narges Mohammadi
Rights campaigner and 2023 Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi said in a September interview with AFP that she retained hope for change in Iran, despite having no prospect of release from prison and enduring the pain of separation from her family.
Read moreNewcastle can be world's biggest club: Howe
Eddie Howe believes Newcastle have the potential to eventually become the biggest club in the world.
Read moreEngland's May 'all-in' for World Cup with Test retirement on horizon
Six months ago England winger Jonny May's chances of featuring at this Rugby World Cup looked slim as new head coach Steve Borthwick left him out of the Six Nations squad.
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