The 32-year-old went down clutching his right leg in the first half of the NSW Waratahs final Super Rugby game of the season on Saturday -- a 31-25 loss to Western Force in Perth. "The NSW Waratahs can confirm Jake Gordon successfully underwent sur...

For decades a fringe outfit led by provocateur Pauline Hanson, polling released over the weekend by the Australian Financial Review showed One Nation has overtaken the ruling Labor Party in support. "I think people have legitimate concerns about wh...

Blasted into 1.9 billion-year-old stable bedrock in Eurajoki, southwest Finland, the geological repository for spent nuclear waste -- dubbed Onkalo which means "cave" in Finnish -- is nearly ready to start operations. Countries have been wrestling ...

The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a punishing strike-rate of 237.30 in 16 matches. On Sunday he was named most valuable player, despite his team Rajasthan Royals narrowly failing to reach the final, and he a...

The US hardware titan's move challenges the likes of Apple, Intel and AMD in the PC domain, although the new devices will likely carry a hefty price tag. It also represents an attempt by Nvidia -- which the AI boom has made the world's most valuabl...

World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering an agonising loss to Coco Gauff in last year's final. A resurgent Osaka has powered into the French Open last 16 for the first t...

At the historic Chinese Theatre, where Monroe's handprints are immortalized alongside "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) co-star Jane Russell, fans plan to sing "Happy Birthday" -- echoing her famed sultry serenade to president John F. Kennedy. One ...

"Like many other institutions, the Fed has been undergoing a stress test," he said as he accepted an award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. "If any administration finds a way to remove Fed officials over policy differences, then future...

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr fired the Brazilians into the lead inside the opening minute, collecting a pass from veteran midfielder Casemiro before lashing in a thunderous strike from 25 yards. The five-time World Cup-winners were jolted though in...

The US, along with Canada and Mexico, is co-hosting the tournament which kicks off June 11, with hopes high that stars like Christian Pulisic can lead the home side deep into the knockout stages. Though there are no minnows among World Cup opponent...

'The Tiger' - Abelardo de la Espriella, 47, is a millionaire lawyer and businessman who said he entered politics to prevent Colombia from being "destroyed" by the left. He holds US President Donald Trump, Argentina's Javier Milei and El Salvador's...

"I just try to be me on court, try to be happy, try to hit winners, try to hit good shots, try to be entertaining." -- Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca after delighting the crowd in his four-set win over Casper Ruud. "She (Elina Svitolina) has pave...

The 19-year-old powered his way to a 7-5, 7-6 (10/8), 5-7, 6-2 win in the night match at Roland Garros to reach his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final, where he will face Czech youngster Jakub Mensik. Fonseca showed a different side to his game after ...

Tuisova's first-half try helped moved Racing up to fifth in the table with just one round of the regular season to go. They host leaders Toulouse next Sunday. "We now hold the cards in our hands for the Toulouse game to reach the knockouts, which w...

The win -- and a slick first-half offensive performance powered by Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi -- provided a welcome lift for coach Mauricio Pochettino's co-hosts. The US had entered the clash with African powerhouse Senegal off the back of disappoint...