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Asian shares surge as investors cheer slower US inflation

Asian shares surge as investors cheer slower US inflation

Asian markets surged on Friday after a bumper session on Wall Street as lower US inflation dimmed expectations of more aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes.

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Qatar robo-jockey camel races hope to draw World Cup crowd

Qatar robo-jockey camel races hope to draw World Cup crowd

Sitting in a white all-terrain truck, Nasser al-Marri watched his remote-controlled camel race across the Qatar desert and insisted that his sport makes football pale in comparison.

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Biden faces high expectations at UN climate talks

Biden faces high expectations at UN climate talks

US President Joe Biden flies into UN climate talks in Egypt on Friday armed with major domestic achievements against global warming but under pressure to do more for countries reeling from natural disasters.

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Tunisia's Ghannouchi in court over 'money-laundering'

Tunisia's Ghannouchi in court over 'money-laundering'

The speaker of Tunisia's dissolved parliament and arch-rival of President Kais Saied appeared in court on Thursday as part of a case involving money-laundering and "incitement to violence".

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World Cup fitness fears steal Premier League spotlight

World Cup fitness fears steal Premier League spotlight

With the World Cup just days away, the Premier League pauses after this weekend's action, leaving international managers a bag of nerves as they anxiously await fitness reports on their stars.

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Owen Farrell wants England to 'let go' against Japan

Owen Farrell wants England to 'let go' against Japan

England captain Owen Farrell has urged his side to shed their fear of failure when they try to revive their November campaign against Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Hurricane causes only minor damage to Artemis rocket

Hurricane causes only minor damage to Artemis rocket

After initial visual inspections, NASA said on Thursday that its new mega moon rocket apparently suffered no major damage after Hurricane Nicole hit Florida.

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Climate change escalates risk of conflict, demands on US forces

Climate change escalates risk of conflict, demands on US forces

The fallout from climate change threatens to fuel conflicts around the world, adding to the suffering caused by the direct effects of a rapidly warming planet.

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France play down World Cup 'favourites' tag before Springboks Test

France play down World Cup 'favourites' tag before Springboks Test

With less than 10 months to go to the Rugby World Cup hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday but the home side are refusing the title of tournament "favourites" despite a record 11-match unbeaten run.

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Man Utd survive Villa scare to reach League Cup last 16

Man Utd survive Villa scare to reach League Cup last 16

Bruno Fernandes sent Manchester United into the League Cup last 16 as the Portugal midfielder punished a howler from Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen in Thursday's 4-2 win.

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