Jones's side were thrashed by South Africa and Ireland before losing narrowly to Wales and eking out a last-gasp win over Georgia. The tour completed Jones's second year back in charge of Japan and followed heavy defeats to England, New Zealand and...

Now, the church in Iznik, a small town several hours from Istanbul, stands on dry land, its ruins exposed as the waters that engulfed it for more than 700 years have receded due to climate change. Known as the Basilica of the Holy Fathers, it marks...

Pauline Hanson of the anti-immigration One Nation party was seeking to introduce a bill in the Senate that would ban full face coverings in Australia -- a policy she has campaigned on for decades. Just minutes after other lawmakers blocked her from...

The six-day trip is the first major international test for the US pope, who was elected head of the Catholic Church in May and whose understated style contrasts with that of his charismatic and impulsive predecessor, Francis. In Turkey, Leo will ce...

Rising seas driven by climate change are swallowing low-lying areas, while stronger storms push saltwater further inland, turning wells and lakes brackish, according to government scientists. For the millions living in the ecologically sensitive de...

India still trail by 315 in response to South Africa's 489 on a batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati. Washington Sundar, on 33, and Kuldeep Yadav, on 14, were batting at the break in an unbeaten stand of 52 after India slumped to 122-7. After winnin...

While superstar winger Lamine Yamal, in the mould of all-time Barca great Lionel Messi, draws most of the limelight, another La Masia graduate is proving increasingly vital in Fermin Lopez. The 22-year-old midfielder is establishing himself as a re...

From December 10, Australia will force social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, to remove users under the age of 16 or face hefty fines. "Starting this week, many users will be asked to verify their age to continue accessin...

They warn that digital ID will be used to store data on vaccinations and carbon footprint and limit access to flying and food, which the government has vehemently denied. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in September said the ID card would be in...

The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, is set to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank this week after winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. The victory earned Yavhusishyn, who is known by his ring name Aonishiki, his...

The host Thunder improved to an NBA-best 17-1 and stretched their win streak to nine games by defeating the Trail Blazers, who kept them from a perfect start with a 121-119 upset at Portland on November 5. Gilgeous-Alexander made 13-of-18 shots fro...

England suffered an eight-wicket defeat inside two days after their cavalier attacking game, dubbed "Bazball" after the coach's nickname, backfired. Batting collapses coupled with Travis Head's sensational 69-ball century condemned England to yet a...

"Best caption wins!" the 40-year-old Portuguese international wrote on X after his 96th-minute wonder strike on Sunday home to Al Khaleej. The emphatic victory in Riyadh left Ronaldo's side four points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League after...

The 35-year-old former captain -- New Zealand's record Test run scorer -- retired from T20 internationals earlier this year and sat out the two-Test series away to Zimbabwe in July-August. "Kane's ability on the field speaks for itself and it will...

More than 180 nations are joining conservation experts in Uzbekistan's Samarkand to discuss dozens of wildlife trade proposals. The meeting brings together signatories to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and...