Myanmar's military ousted an elected government in a 2021 putsch, detaining its leader Aung San Suu Kyi and sparking a civil war in which it is accused of rampant rights abuses. The post-coup leadership was isolated for five years but has started a...

In the early morning hours, rescuers in Kyiv were sifting through the rubble of destroyed buildings, including a damaged children's hospital, while grieving families watched as two bodies were pulled out of an apartment block. "There used to be a b...

"Four more years of full send. We are delighted to announce that Max has signed a contract extension with the team until the end of 2030," Red Bull said on X, formerly Twitter. The news came with preparations in full swing for Verstappen's home rac...

"Four more years of full send. We are delighted to announce that Max has signed a contract extension with the team until the end of 2030," Red Bull said on X, formerly Twitter. The news came with preparations in full swing for Verstappen's home rac...

Walters, who was appointed Kangaroos head coach when Mal Meninga left two years ago, said he was relishing the challenge. "St Helens are one of the most iconic and successful brands in rugby league," the 58-year-old said in a statement after signin...

The 51-year-old was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms. Patterson was also convicted of the attempted murder of her hus...

Tracing its roots to 1858, the Australian Football League (AFL) is the nation's most-watched spectator sport and a cornerstone of cultural life for many Australians. Players are held to high standards as role models, and their off-field behaviour i...

"(A) strong demarche was lodged over the factually incorrect remarks of US Ambassador to India, regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir," Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement late Wednesday. "It was underscored that Jammu and Kashmir i...

The massive missile attack on Kyiv struck residential areas and warehouses, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on Telegram. A medical facility and an educational institution were also damaged, according to the city's military administration. Klitsc...

Australian national Frankcom was among a group of seven World Central Kitchen staff killed in April 2024 when their aid convoy was hit by an Israeli air strike. Their deaths triggered global outrage and a renewed push to ensure the safety of aid wo...

Hundreds of thousands of tourists a year flock to viewing areas and boardwalks to watch the diminutive sea birds waddle ashore and along the beach in the evenings on the eastern coast's Phillip Island. The stars of this "penguin parade" are from a ...

The capital giants eased to a record-extending 14th French top-flight triumph last season, despite often prioritising their European ambitions. They start their Ligue 1 campaign against Rennes on Sunday, hoping to make a quick start before the Cham...

The Dutch seaside resort of Zandvoort is hosting its last-ever Grand Prix and it promises to be action-packed, with an inaugural sprint race and changeable weather keeping the paddock on its toes. AFP Sport picks out the key things to watch: Is Ki...

Arteta's side start their bid for a second successive English title against promoted Coventry in the opening game of the top-flight season on Friday. For the first time in 22 years, the Gunners will begin a campaign as the Premier League's preemine...

Miura, known as "King Kazu" and now in his 42nd season as a professional, played a key role as third division Fukushima United thrashed non-league Oyama Soccer Club 7-0 in the Emperor's Cup, which is now in its 106th year. He scored in the qualifyi...