The Black Caps' finest ever batsman, boasting 9,461 Test runs to his name at an average of 54.7, said Sunday he will ask himself whether it's his last Test as his team chases a day five victory in Mount Maunganui. "As you get to the latter stages (...

A 27-year-old man, identified by police by his family name Chang, set off smoke bombs at Taipei Main Station metro on Friday afternoon before launching into a three hour stabbing spree. The attacker then moved to a shopping district near Zhongshan...

Brandon King was on 37 and John Campbell two not out off 50 balls as the West Indies began a record chase after being set a target of 462. No team has scored more than 418 in the fourth innings to win in Test history, but the West Indies must do so...

Australia have been dominant all series with their 82-run win in Adelaide coming on the back of eight-wicket thumpings at Perth and Brisbane, securing the famous urn with two Tests still to play. "There was so much hype coming into the series, and ...

Their capitulation over three Tests is a far cry from the pre-Ashes hype that promised a hard-fought series, with Australia proving better in all departments. Stokes admitted as much, but said defeat hurt nevertheless. "We came here with a goal in...

A father and his son are accused of spraying bullets into the family-thronged Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's most famous beach on December 14, allegedly inspired by "Islamic State ideology". Albanese said his government will examine whether polic...

England's last four wickets added 145 on the final day to be all out for 352 and lose by 82 runs after finally showing some fight in the series as they chased a record 435 to win. Australia's Scott Boland removed last man Josh Tongue, caught by Ma...

The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people in Thailand and 19 in Cambodia, according to officials. The conflict stems from a territorial dispute ...

Miura, known as "King Kazu", will join Fukushima United on a year-long loan after spending last season with fourth-tier Atletico Suzuka. The signing is not yet official but Miura's recent moves have typically been announced at 11:11am on January 11...

A father and his son are accused of spraying bullets into the family-thronged Hanukkah celebration on December 14, allegedly inspired by "Islamic State ideology". Albanese said his government will examine whether police and spy services have the po...

Houston coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier this week after lambasting the officiating in the Rockets' 128-125 defeat to Denver on Monday. But the Rockets avenged that loss with a hard-fought victory as the Western Conference rival...

Senegal, reigning champions Ivory Coast, Mohamed Salah's Egypt and a Nigeria side led by Victor Osimhen are among the biggest rivals for Morocco at the AFCON, which runs into the New Year with the final on January 18. Morocco, Africa's best team in...

England's dogged resistance on day five at Adelaide Oval lasted into the second session before Scott Boland removed Josh Tongue for an 82-run victory to ensure the famous urn remains in Australian hands. The tourists needed a win to keep the five-m...

The answer is hidden in the alignment of the stars, the occult flame of black magic candles and sacred geometry visible only to the third eye -- if you believe the country's spiritual soothsayers. "The question most people ask is clear. When will M...

An AFP investigation has uncovered how Colombian mercenaries ended up on the other side of the world through a network of profit and silence stretching from the Andes to Darfur. Using interviews with family members and mercenaries, corporate record...