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Robot fried chicken: entrepreneur seeks to improve S. Korea's favourite food
In fried-chicken-obsessed South Korea, restaurants serving the nation's favourite fast-food dish dot every street corner. But Kang Ji-young's establishment brings something a little different to the table: a robot is cooking the chicken.
Waititi, Keaton go behind lens at Toronto film fest
Every day at the Toronto International Film Festival features a jam-packed schedule with screenings from morning to midnight at multiple venues, making it a challenge to keep up with all the world premieres on offer.
Biden leads US tech execs in Vietnam talks
US President Joe Biden and senior executives from top American tech firms including Google and Intel will meet Vietnamese business leaders Monday after the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in the face of shared concerns about China.
Macron in Bangladesh to 'consolidate' France's Indo-Pacific push
President Emmanuel Macron was in Bangladesh on Monday in a bid to "consolidate" France's Indo-Pacific strategy and counterbalance a "new imperialism" in a region where China's influence is increasingly being extended.
49ers crush Steelers, Cowboys embarrass Giants on opening NFL Sunday
The San Francisco 49ers dominated Pittsburgh 30-7 in just one of the big wins of an NFL opening Sunday that ended with the Cowboys' 40-0 dismantling of the New York Giants.
Alibaba announces surprise departure of ex-CEO
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has announced the surprise departure of former CEO Daniel Zhang, who had been set Monday to take charge of a key subsidiary as the firm undergoes a major restructuring.
Australia police ready to assist with Rubiales investigation
Australian police said Monday they are willing to help Spanish investigators probing sexual assault allegations levelled against Spain's outgoing football supremo Luis Rubiales.
Support slumps for Australian Indigenous rights referendum
Australia's historic Indigenous rights referendum is haemorrhaging support, with a barrage of damning new polls showing only a minority in favour of the October vote.
Most Asian markets in retreat as US inflation data looms
Asian markets mostly fell Monday as investors turn their attention to a key US inflation report later in the week, hoping for a reading that will ease concerns about the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans.
Pause or hike? ECB rate decision on a knife edge
The European Central Bank is walking a tightrope between still-high inflation and a darkening eurozone outlook as it decides whether to lift interest rates again or finally pause its historic hiking cycle.
Djokovic not setting any limit on Grand Slam titles
Novak Djokovic said he plans to play as long as possible while he is still capable of competing for the biggest prizes after winning a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday.
The worst market crashes
Fifteen years ago, on September 15, 2008, the Lehman Brothers investment bank went bankrupt, a victim of the global financial crisis during which stock markets crashed.
Foreign rescuers join Morocco quake race against time
Rescuers on Monday faced a growing race against time to dig any survivors from the rubble of devastated villages in Morocco's Atlas mountains, three days after the country's strongest-ever earthquake.
Medvedev salutes 'great' Djokovic after US Open finals
Daniil Medvedev lavished praise on Novak Djokovic after the Serbian star defeated the Russian at the US Open on Sunday for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown.
Strike worries overshadow Detroit Auto Show
This week's Detroit Auto Show is meant to showcase impressive new electric vehicles, but the fanfare looks destined to be upstaged by a brewing labor dispute and the increasing likelihood of a strike.
US judge says 2008 bank fraudsters got off easy
US officials took a victory lap last month to commemorate their response to the 2008 financial crisis, pointing to $36 billion in fines as proof that banks have been held accountable.
Arm's listing on NY exchange is a big wager in an uncertain market
Shares in the British chip designer Arm will be listed Thursday on New York's Nasdaq exchange in the biggest such offering in two years, a $50 billion wager by principal shareholder SoftBank Group amid a still uncertain market.
How it went down: Three accounts of the Lehman bankruptcy
A key catalyst for the 2008 global financial crisis, the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers still reverberates for those who lived through it. Here are the accounts of three who were there.
Williamson, Southee boost New Zealand's ODI World Cup squad
Kane Williamson and Tim Southee were included Monday in an experienced New Zealand squad for next month's 50-overs World Cup in India.
Djokovic honours Bryant after US Open win
Novak Djokovic paid tribute to late basketball star Kobe Bryant after he won his record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday, wearing a "Mamba Forever" shirt during the trophy presentation.
Novak Djokovic: undisputed king of tennis
Novak Djokovic, who won his fourth US Open and all-time record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday, is driven on through controversy by his determination to be the greatest ever.
Djokovic downs Medvedev at US Open to win record-tying 24th Slam
Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday to win his fourth US Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, avenging his loss to the Russian in the final two years ago.
Yankees held hit-less through 10 but beat Brewers in 13 innings
The New York Yankees seized an unlikely triumph Sunday, spoiling Milwaukee's no-hit bid in the 11th inning before beating the Brewers 4-3 in 13 innings at Yankee Stadium.
Braves become first club to qualify for MLB playoffs
Ronald Acuna and Matt Olson smacked two-run singles in the seventh inning Sunday, lifting the Atlanta Braves over visiting Pittsburgh 5-2 to clinch a Major League Baseball playoff berth.
Wales put Gatland through emotional wringer in Fiji cliffhanger
Head coach Warren Gatland said Wales's nerve-wracking 32-26 victory over Fiji on Sunday in a pulsating Rugby World Cup match was "pretty significant" although he added he had been "pretty angry" at his side's chaotic end to the match.
Dixon wins IndyCar finale at Laguna Seca, series champ Palou third
New Zealand's Scott Dixon won a wild IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca Raceway on Sunday as newly crowned series champion Alex Palou settled for third.
Lee beats Hull in playoff to win LPGA Queen City crown
Australia's Minjee Lee birdied Sunday's second playoff hole to defeat England's Charley Hull and win the LPGA Queen City Championship while China's Yin Ruoning finished third to become world number one.
South Africa off mark as Wales avoid Fiji Rugby World Cup slip-up
Fly-half Manie Libbok was named man of the match as South Africa opened the defence of their Rugby World Cup title with victory over Scotland on Sunday as Wales held out against a spirited Fiji comeback.
Dutch edge out Ireland, Poland beaten in Albania
Wout Weghorst scored a second-half winner as the Netherlands beat Ireland 2-1 in Dublin to boost their Euro 2024 qualifying hopes on Sunday, while Poland lost for the third time in qualifying against Albania.
Spanish football chief Rubiales resigns over kiss scandal
Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales resigned from his post on Sunday because of the scandal caused by his kiss on the lips of a Women's World Cup player.
Biggar sets new mark as Wales edge Fiji in World Cup thriller
Dan Biggar set a new Wales Rugby World Cup overall points record as his side held on by the skin of their teeth to beat Fiji 32-26 in a pulsating encounter in Bordeaux on Sunday.
Moscow claims Putin's party wins votes in annexed Ukraine regions
Russia claimed Sunday that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, had won local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia.