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Venezuela quake tragedy threatens to set back democratic transition

France's Galthie says 'hot and cold' Australia still a threat

Yamal's best 'yet to come,' warns Spain coach

Mbappe warns 'a long way to go' for France at World Cup after reaching semis

'Up to him' - Curry on chance that LeBron lands with Warriors

Deschamps hails Mbappe after superstar fires France into World Cup semis

Revamped Ireland wary of 'bang in form' Japan

OpenAI number two Simo steps down to focus on health

Morocco coach Ouahbi vows team will come back stronger after World Cup exit

Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with US erupts

Rennie says Italy won't catch All Blacks off guard

Bolivia's government is 'stoking a civil war,' ex-president Evo Morales tells AFP

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales told AFP in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that the South American country's government is "stoking a civil war" with its "neoliberal politics."

Seoul bounces as Asian markets look to recover from rout

South Korean stocks bounced back Wednesday from the previous day's rout, while the rest of Asia battled to recover from a region-wide sell-off amid lingering concern about the AI spending boom.

Fans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World Cup

In a packed Shanghai sports bar, Chinese football fans erupted in frenzied delight as Japan's Ayase Ueda looped a header over Tunisia's goalkeeper to secure a 4-0 win in a World Cup group match.

North Korea's Kim unveils plans for 10,000-tonne warships, nuclear navy

North Korea will equip its navy with nuclear weapons and build larger warships, leader Kim Jong Un said according to state media Wednesday, as Pyongyang pushes ahead with a military expansion.

Geopolitics and AI in spotlight at China's 'Summer Davos'

Breakthroughs in technologies such as AI are touted as drivers of economic growth, but headwinds include concerns over job losses and geopolitical tensions, speakers told AFP at China's "Summer Davos" this week.

Ghosts of Gijon linger as new World Cup format encourages collusion

Algeria have waited 44 years for a shot at World Cup revenge against Austria, but the clash is one of many in the final round of group games where sides could settle for a mutually beneficial outcome.

Race for robotaxi market arrives in London

Bristling with sensors and electronic eyes, robotaxis are appearing on London's streets, slipping silently between red buses and black cabs, as companies battle to lead Europe's emerging autonomous vehicle market.

Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia

Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday.

Moana Pasifika axed from Super Rugby after rescue talks fail

Moana Pasifika will not play Super Rugby in 2027 after a last-minute bid to rescue the financially troubled franchise failed, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday.