That was the assessment of the giant 19-year-old by team-mate Han Xu after China's 74-70 overtime win over the Czech Republic on Sunday in Germany. The teenage centre scored three points in just over 10 minutes on court against a physical Czech sid...

The August 26 glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 1,398 people, with more than 5,500 missing, including around 800 foreigners. Flags flew at half-mast, with candlelight vigils planned later in the day, following ...

Known for its buzzing commercial and entertainment district, Shinjuku has around 4,000 short-term rentals, according to the ward's official website. That is nearly 10 percent of Japan's total. But its large residential population has become increas...

AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: ENGLAND BRYAN MBEUMO (Manchester United) Mbeumo struck in the 46th minute, racing through to drill a fierce finish past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. It was the 27-...

Head trauma has become one of the most pressing issues facing the hugely-popular game, which is characterised by forceful collisions, tackles and high jumping catches. Multiple players have been forced into retirement due to repeated concussions an...

The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany scored its biggest win yet Sunday with 44 percent of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt, against about 18 percent for the centre-right CDU, according to broadcasters' projections. The visibly dejected CDU sta...

The rising 21-year-old will be favourite to win women's singles gold when the Games begin in Japan on September 19. At the previous edition of the Games, in 2023 in China, Eala went home with bronze medals in singles and mixed doubles. Much has ch...

The August 26 glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 1,385 people, with more than 5,500 missing across the two countries. Hundreds of hydropower workers are among the missing, with rescue efforts now in their thirte...

Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometres (90 miles) from Indonesia's capital, erupted on Saturday, spewing a fountain of lava and a plume of volcanic ash. Eight airports had halted operations over the weekend after ash was detected in their airsp...

The Portuguese coach claimed an historic treble with Inter, clinching Serie A in the last week of the season and lifting the Coppa Italia. Inter beat Bayern 2-0 in the Champions League final at Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium, winning the trophy...

Miami-Dade County fire chief Ray Jadallah told reporters that in addition to five fatalities, three people were transported to trauma centers "in critical condition" and two more were treated at a local hospital. "The airplane did strike a couple o...

The Japanese has suffered multiple injuries, missing four consecutive games this week for the first time since he joined the Dodgers in 2023. Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3. He has battled inflammation and soreness, and experienced ...

South Korea's reigning Olympic and world champion will defend her crown when the Asian Games begin on September 19 in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan. The 24-year-old will be overwhelming favourite after winning the China Masters on Sunday with a ruthless 21...

Loek Hartog stopped and leapt out of his own car to rush to the aid of Ollie Millroy during the China GT Championship race at the Shanghai International Circuit, home of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix. The Dutchman used a fire extinguisher on ...

PSG successfully defended their title last season when they beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest, retaining the trophy they won for the first time in their history 12 months earlier. Luis Enrique's side have already secured their status as one of ...