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'Coolest thing': breakdancing wows Asian Games ahead of Olympic bow

'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.

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Spain coach calls up Sancet and Fran Garcia for Euro qualifiers

Spain 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.

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Standing out in the crowd - a Pakistan fan at India's World Cup

Standing 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.

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Joseph changes one for crunch Japan match against Argentina

Joseph 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.

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Migration clash as EU leaders gather in Spain

Migration 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.

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'Chokers' tag will always follow South Africa, says Bavuma

'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.

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Stock markets advance before US jobs

Stock 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.

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Change in Iran 'irreversible': Narges Mohammadi

Change 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.

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Newcastle can be world's biggest club: Howe

Newcastle can be world's biggest club: Howe

Eddie Howe believes Newcastle have the potential to eventually become the biggest club in the world.

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England's May 'all-in' for World Cup with Test retirement on horizon

England'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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