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Flights grounded, power cut as storm lashes N.Zealand

Flights grounded, power cut as storm lashes N.Zealand

Tens of thousands of homes in New Zealand were without power and hundreds of flights were cancelled Monday as a tropical storm lashed the north of the country.

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Storms won't cloud 'exciting' N.Zealand-England series: Anderson

Storms won't cloud 'exciting' N.Zealand-England series: Anderson

England seamer James Anderson admitted Monday that a tropical storm battering New Zealand would affect preparations for this week's first Test, but was looking forward to an "exciting" series once the weather abates.

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France's lynx at high risk of extinction: study

France's lynx at high risk of extinction: study

The elusive Eurasian lynx is at risk of vanishing completely from France, according to a study Monday that called for urgent measures to boost the population of isolated wild cats.

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Markets take fresh hit on rate hike worries

Markets take fresh hit on rate hike worries

Asian equities fell again Monday on growing expectations that US interest rates will go much higher and for longer than previously thought.

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Hurts left empty-handed despite record-breaking display

Hurts left empty-handed despite record-breaking display

Jalen Hurts delivered a record-breaking quarterback performance in Sunday's Super Bowl but was left empty-handed after the 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Mahomes wants to be the greatest ever says Reid

Mahomes wants to be the greatest ever says Reid

Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes has set his sights on being the greatest quarterback to have ever played the game according to his Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.

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Berlin film fest promises starry nights, meaty fare

Berlin film fest promises starry nights, meaty fare

The Berlin film festival, Europe's first major cinema showcase of the year, opens on Thursday with a focus on the fight for freedom in Ukraine and Iran and the starriest line-up since the pandemic.

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Eagles defender admits Super Bowl refs got controversial call right

Eagles defender admits Super Bowl refs got controversial call right

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry said Sunday a late penalty call that effectively sealed his team's Super Bowl defeat was the correct decision.

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Mahomes: Too soon for dynasty tag after Chiefs' second title

Mahomes: Too soon for dynasty tag after Chiefs' second title

Patrick Mahomes says it's too soon to start throwing around a dynasty label for the Kansas City Chiefs despite their winning a second Super Bowl crown in four seasons on Sunday.

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Miracle rescues a week after Turkey-Syria quake

Miracle rescues a week after Turkey-Syria quake

Rescuers pulled more survivors from the rubble a week after an earthquake struck Turkey and Syria leaving more than 33,000 dead, as the UN warned the toll was set to rise far higher.

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