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'Nothing to recover': Nadal dismisses doubts over foot injury

'Nothing to recover': Nadal dismisses doubts over foot injury

Rafael Nadal has played down concerns over the chronic foot issue that resurfaced in Rome last week as he prepares to launch his bid for a 14th French Open title.

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Beijing, Huawei condemn Canada 5G ban as 'groundless' and 'political'

Beijing, Huawei condemn Canada 5G ban as 'groundless' and 'political'

Beijing hit out Friday at Canada for banning two Chinese telecoms giants from Canadian 5G networks, calling Ottawa's security concerns "groundless", while Huawei said barring its services was a "political decision".

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UN rights chief begins landmark China trip from Monday

UN rights chief begins landmark China trip from Monday

The UN rights chief will travel to China's Xinjiang region next week for a visit under intense international scrutiny after demands for her to call out abuses against its Uyghur minority.

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'Not that amazing', says record-breaking Everest climber

'Not that amazing', says record-breaking Everest climber

British climber Kenton Cool made headlines around the world this week for reaching the summit of Mount Everest for the 16th time, the most of any non-Nepali climber -- but says his title is largely meaningless.

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Osaka 'worried' over French Open return after 2021 withdrawal

Osaka 'worried' over French Open return after 2021 withdrawal

Naomi Osaka admitted Friday that she was "worried" over her return to the French Open, fearing she had "offended" people when she controversially quit the 2021 tournament.

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Bernal 'working all day' in bid to return after horror crash

Bernal 'working all day' in bid to return after horror crash

Colombia's 2019 Tour de France champion Egan Bernal is "working all day every day" at a training camp in Italy just four months after a near fatal road accident in his homeland.

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Amnesty urges Yemen rebels to free journalists on death row

Amnesty urges Yemen rebels to free journalists on death row

Amnesty International has urged Yemen's Huthi rebels to free four journalists facing the death penalty for "espionage" in the war-torn country, ahead of an appeal court hearing on Sunday.

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Russia prosecutes veteran rock star for criticising Ukraine conflict

Russia prosecutes veteran rock star for criticising Ukraine conflict

Soviet rock legend and outspoken Kremlin critic Yuri Shevchuk has been charged with "discrediting" the Russian army after condemening Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine during a concert.

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Losing to Lyon made us better, says Barca's Bonmati

Losing to Lyon made us better, says Barca's Bonmati

“We got our act together,” says Aitana Bonmati, her memories of Barcelona’s last Women’s Champions League final against Lyon in 2019 still fresh.

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Managers warn over pitch invasions as police probe Vieira incident

Managers warn over pitch invasions as police probe Vieira incident

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has warned pitch invasions could lead to a "potential tragedy" as British police opened an investigation into an "altercation" involving Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira and an Everton fan.

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