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Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, known as 'Raygun', caused a commotion at the Paris Olympics with her moves

Australia's Raygun Says Row Over Musical 'All Resolved'

Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says her legal dispute with the makers of a parody musical about her has been resolved, with a new version planned.

Famed Australian Broadcaster Denies 'Baseless' Sex Offence Charges

Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones is a household name across Australia, and has for years held immense sway over public opinion through his conservative talk show

Famed Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones said Wednesday he is "certainly not guilty" of alleged historical sex crimes, after his first court appearance.

Chinese Casino Hub Macau Struggles To Evolve Beyond Gaming

Aside from boosting tourism, Macau officials are eyeing a range of sectors to become economic drivers -- but it could be 'very, very difficult', one gaming expert told AFP

In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its "golden lotus" design, fashion boutique owner Suzanne Leong wonders if the economic miracle that initially made her fortune has now cast her aside.

Olympic high jump gold medallist Yaroslava Mahuchikh was one of many Ukrainian athletes who boosted morale in their war-torn country

Bach's Successor Must Give Russia Cold Shoulder: Ukrainian Sports Minister

The successor to Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee president must "embody the principles of justice" and that means refusing to welcome Russia back into the sporting world, Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP. Seven candidates are vying to succeed Bach in an election in March but the German will step down in June 2025 after 12 years in charge.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino pictured at the draw for the Club World Cup last week -- FIFA will confirm the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups on Wednesday

FIFA To Confirm Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts

FIFA is set to confirm on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup while a joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal which also features matches in South America will be awarded the 2030 tournament.

Brazilian star Neymar joined Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain

'Humanising Saudi Football': Netflix Show Paves Way For World Cup

A new Netflix series on Saudi football features packed stadiums and top-flight talent, but whether it can curb criticism of Riyadh's bid to host World Cup 2034 is an open question.

Beach vendors in Margarita say they struggle without the tourists

Venezuela's 'Pearl Of The Caribbean' Loses Its Luster

One of the five stars that used to adorn the facade of the Margarita hotel on the Venezuelan paradise island of the same name has fallen off.

Iceland Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson's coalition broke down over migration but the economy has dominated the country's election campaign

Icelanders Head To The Polls After Government Collapse

Icelanders voted Saturday in a legislative election after the collapse of a fraught coalition prompted a snap poll where the economy has been a top concern.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a 2019 meeting in Jerusalem

Orban's Soft Power Shines As Hungary Hosts Israeli Match

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October last year, many home fixtures of Israel's national football team and clubs have been moved to Hungary.

Spanish traveller Alberto Blasco Ventas walks next to the destroyed Irpin bridge in Ukraine which has become a hotspot for thrill-seeking tourists

Ukraine Sees Influx Of Western War Tourists

Spanish traveller Alberto Blasco Ventas looked out at Ukraine's destroyed Irpin brige, blown up to stop Russian troops in 2022 and now a hotspot for thrill-seeking tourists visiting the country.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Spain's Marcel Granollers return a ball in the doubles match

Nadal's Sensational Career Ends As Netherlands Defeat Spain In Davis Cup

Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

'If I'm not ready, I won't play singles': Rafael Nadal during a training session in Malaga

End Of An Era As Nadal Aims For Winning Davis Cup Farewell

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal will cap his emotional farewell from tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week even if he admits he may not make it onto the courts.

A series of currency devaluations have decimated the Egyptian pound's value over the years

Egypt's Middle Class Cuts Costs As IMF-backed Reforms Take Hold

Egypt's economy has been in crisis for years, but as the latest round of International Monetary Fund-backed reforms bites, much of the country's middle class has found itself struggling to afford goods once considered basics.

A man shows his inked finger after casting his ballot at a polling station in Sri Lanka on Thursday

Sri Lanka President's Party Headed For Landslide: Early Results

New Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party was set for a landslide victory in snap legislative elections, initial results showed Friday.

The Ellinikon project is 'dire on several levels', said one Athenian architect

Greece's Ambitious 'Smart City' By The Sea Takes Shape

High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower centrepiece of Greece's future "smart city" look out over the Saronic Gulf.

People stand near a mural in honor of the late Argentine soccer hero Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires

For Profit Or For All? Argentine Football Clubs Red-card Milei Reforms

A debate over the soul of football is raging in World Cup holders Argentina, pitting defenders of the social role of the beautiful game against the government of libertarian President Javier Milei, who wants to turn clubs into for-profit companies.

Mike Tyson appears at a press conference on Wednesday ahead of his fight with Jake Paul

Mike Tyson, 58, Back In Ring To Face Youtuber Paul

Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged 'all-out efforts' to treat the injured

China Snuffs Out Memorials To Victims Of Deadly Car Ramming Attack

Officials in southern China ramped up security on Wednesday at the site of one of the country's deadliest mass-casualty events in years, snuffing out makeshift memorials to the 35 people killed when a man drove a car into a crowd at a sports complex.

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham (R) told AFP the amount of time devoted to contact in training should be mandatory and policed

Popham Hopes New World Rugby Chairman Heralds New Dawn In Concussion Issue

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes required to prevent players from suffering the long-term effects of successive head injuries, as he has done.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hails from a leftist background but enjoys the backing of the country's business elites

Sri Lanka's Leftist President Faces First Parliament Test

Sri Lanka's new leftist leader has drawn strong support from an unlikely source as he seeks to expand his three parliamentary seats to a house majority in elections on Thursday.

North Korea's under-17 team beat Spain to win the Women's World Cup

Talent, Toil And Pleasing Kim Bring N. Korea Women's Football Glory

Talent, discipline and a desire to please leader Kim Jong Un have helped propel North Korea's youth footballers to two Women's World Cup crowns in a matter of weeks, experts say.

Yang Chi'ao (R) rides a cart through a park as part of training at a weight-loss camp in Chengdu

Chinese Slimmers Trim Down At Weight-loss Camps

Yang Chi'ao takes her place next to gym equipment and waits to be called by an instructor at a weight-loss camp in China, where over half of adults are overweight.

Zairian people perform a dance in Kinshasa on October 30, 1974 before The Rumble in the Jungle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman

Rumble In The Jungle Remembered After 50 Years

Alfred Mamba was just 12 when boxing great Muhammad Ali descended on Kinshasa, at that time the capital of Zaire, in October 1974 in a bid to regain his heavyweight title.

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge warms up at Dodger Stadium ahead of Friday's opener

Baseball Blockbuster As Yankees, Dodgers Clash In World Series

The most eagerly anticipated World Series showdown in decades gets under way here Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the New York Yankees in what promises to be a baseball blockbuster for the ages.

Growing numbers of young American men are drawn to Donald Trump's macho rhetoric and image as a rich businessman

Split Gen Z: Gender Divide Grows In US Youth Vote

An unexpected schism among American youth could decide the US presidential election, with young women largely leaning left to back Kamala Harris, but many men turning right to rally behind Donald Trump, according to polls.

Graphic on the US election battleground state of Nevada

It's The Economy, Say Voters In Swing State Nevada

Las Vegas may be America's playground but for those who live and work in Sin City, high costs make life difficult, and that single issue will be decisive when they vote for a new US president in November.

Jimmy Kimmel hosts a late night show on ABC

Drifting Off - US Late Night Talk Shows No Longer Must-see TV

America's late night talk shows once were appointment viewing, but with ratings tanking and ad revenues plummeting, their coveted place on the small screen is in question.

Mushroom picking has boomed in Switzerland in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic

Picky Protection Rules Hamper Swiss Mushrooming Craze

After suffocating Covid-19 restrictions, many embraced the call of the wild and the joys of foraging, but tightening Swiss biodiversity protection measures are infuriating growing hordes of mushroom-picking enthusiasts.

England captain Harry Kane (left) has previously worked with Thomas Tuchel (right)

Tuchel Targets Trophies As England Manager

Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England's wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions on Wednesday.

Moment of reflection: Rafael Nadal suffered a hip injury in his Australian Open defeat to Mackenzie McDonald in January

Rafael Nadal Calls Time On Epic Tennis Career

Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

From Boom To Budgeting As Reality Bites For Saudi Football

A billion-dollar binge which brought some of football's biggest names to Saudi Arabia's modest league has given way to a more cautious phase, with spending down dramatically this year.

Some of the temporary facilities used for Paris 2024 will become permanent equipment, such as this swimming pool in the Defense Arena

Frustrated French Clubs Turn Away Players In Post-Olympics Sports Boom

Many amateur French sports clubs are struggling to cope with a wave of enquiries and a boom in wannabee players sparked by the Paris Olympics.

AC Milan's ultras fans celebrate during a Serie A match against Lecce at the San Siro stadium on September 27, 2024

AC Milan, Inter Ultras Arrested For Alleged Organised Crime Offences

Hardcore supporters of AC Milan and Inter Milan were arrested on Monday for alleged organised crime offences as part of a probe into illegal profits made around matches and the infiltration of mafia gangs into so-called "ultras" groups.

Graham Arnold pictured in Melbourne in August

Arnold Quits As Coach Of Australia Men's Football Team

Graham Arnold has quit as coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia said Friday, following a poor start to the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

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