Iraq one step closer to emulating 2007 Asian Cup fairytale
Free-scoring Iraq hope to emulate their heroes of 2007 by going all the way at the Asian Cup after storming through the group stage with three wins from three.
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UAE sued in $2.8bn US lawsuit over 'dark PR' disinformation op
The United Arab Emirates and its powerful ruler were sued in a Washington court Wednesday, accused of bankrolling a "dark public relations" operation that falsely linked an American oil trader to terrorist financing.
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Michael Owen would 'give my eyes' to help son see again
Former England striker Michael Owen has said he would give son James "my eyes" to help him see fully again.
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Polish farmers protest against 'uncontrolled' Ukraine imports
Polish farmers on Wednesday put up nationwide road blockades to protest against Ukrainian farm imports which they said were undermining their revenues.
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Japan primed for early showdown with Asian Cup heavyweights
Hajime Moriyasu warned his Japan team "have to be ready" to face the Asian Cup's best sides after setting up a possible last-16 showdown with South Korea on Wednesday.
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Japan into Asian Cup last 16 as Iraq win five-goal thriller
Japan cruised into the Asian Cup last 16 on Wednesday and a possible date with South Korea, as already qualified Iraq came out on top in a five-goal thriller.
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Stock markets rally on earnings, rate cut hopes and stimulus
Global stocks pushed higher on Wednesday on a mix of positive earnings reports, rate cut hopes and stimulus measures.
Read moreZverev beats pain to stun Alcaraz and book Australian Open semi with Medvedev
Alexander Zverev battled through the pain barrier to stun Carlos Alcaraz in the early hours of Thursday and book an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev, weathering a big fightback from the world number two.
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Zverev shocks Alcaraz to join Medvedev in Australian Open semis
Alexander Zverev snuffed out a thrilling Carlos Alcaraz comeback early Thursday to set up an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued in Melbourne.
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Britons should be prepared to fight a land war: army chief
British citizens should be prepared to fight in a potential land war, the highest ranking army officer General Patrick Sanders said on Wednesday.
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