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Renowned British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

Renowned British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

Celebrated British documentary photographer Martin Parr has died at his home in the western English city Bristol, his foundation announced on Sunday. He was 73.

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Nervous Norwegian winner Reitan overshadows Hovland in Sun City

Nervous Norwegian winner Reitan overshadows Hovland in Sun City

Nervous Kristoffer Reitan overshadowed fellow Norwegian Viktor Hovland with a one-shot victory on Sunday in the Nedbank Golf Challenge at South African resort Sun City.

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British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73: Foundation

British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73: Foundation

British documentary photographer Martin Parr has died at his home in the western English city Bristol at the age of 73, his foundation announced on Sunday.

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Stokes refuses to give up hope as Ashes ambitions hang by thread

Stokes refuses to give up hope as Ashes ambitions hang by thread

Ben Stokes refuses to give up hope of winning the Ashes despite going 2-0 down in the five-match series after another heavy loss to Australia at the Gabba on Sunday.

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'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

Pumped-up Australia captain Steve Smith and England fast bowler Jofra Archer had a fiery verbal clash near the climax of the second Ashes Test on Sunday at the Gabba.

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Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 627

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 627

Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 627.

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Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus

Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus

French President Emmanuel Macron said he has threatened China with tariffs if Beijing fails to take steps to reduce its massive trade surplus with the EU, in remarks published Sunday.

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Undercooked, arrogant? Beaten England's Ashes build-up under scrutiny

Undercooked, arrogant? Beaten England's Ashes build-up under scrutiny

England's Ashes preparations -- or lack of -- have come under renewed fire after they were well beaten in Brisbane on Sunday to leave them staring down the barrel in the series.

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Australia crush England by eight wickets for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia crush England by eight wickets for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the series.

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Star UK chef redesigns menu for dieters on skinny jabs

Star UK chef redesigns menu for dieters on skinny jabs

When Michelin-starred UK chef Heston Blumenthal turned to skinny jabs to lose weight, his appetite evaporated and he realised the popularity of such medications risked biting into restaurant sales.

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