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Osaka channels NBA icon Iverson to reach US Open second round

Fast-fashion giant Shein plunges 10% on Hong Kong debut

2 die in Grand Canyon flash flood, only 1 person unaccounted for

South Korea hire former Spain boss Moreno as interim coach

Oil extends gains, stocks drop as Trump issues fresh Iran warning

Two dead after stabbing in New York's Times Square

Tsitsipas says Kyrgios's positive cocaine test 'kind of expected'

Anthropic signs $35B computing deal with startup backed by Nvidia

In Japan's mountains, a different way to manage bears

Boat builders keep Pakistan's fishing heritage afloat

Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur

Australia axe Labuschagne for Zimbabwe, South Africa ODI series

Top-seeded Zverev opens US Open campaign

Heavy rain at Grand Canyon after flood kills 2, dozen missing

Holdener and Swenn-Larsson share victory in World Cup slalom

Switzerland's Wendy Holdener and Sweden's Anna Swenn-Larsson shared victory on Sunday in a dramatic women's World Cup slalom after they both crossed the finish line in 1:42.97.

'Long live the people!' Beijingers gather for frigid anti-lockdown rally

One by one Beijingers braved the cold Sunday night after word of a rally spread on social media -- a vigil for the victims of a deadly fire as well as a protest against China's harsh Covid-19 restrictions.

Somalia questions foreign 'hostages' found near Al-Shabaab territory

Somali police launched an investigation Sunday after 20 foreigners were discovered near territory controlled by the Al-Shabaab militant group claiming to be fishermen who had been held hostage for years.

Kramaric double fires Croatia as Canada crash out of World Cup

Croatia got their World Cup campaign back on track as Andrej Kramaric's double inspired a 4-1 win that eliminated Canada in Sunday's Group F grudge match in Doha.

World Cup riots in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

Police used water cannon and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters who brought havoc to the centre of Brussels on Sunday following Morocco's shock 2-0 World Cup win over Belgium in Qatar.

Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov achieve childhood dream with first Davis Cup title

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov fulfilled a childhood dream on Sunday as they sealed tennis history for Canada with a first Davis Cup title by beating Australia 2-0 in Malaga.

Greece opens abuse, fraud probe into famed charity

Greece has opened a probe into one of the country's best-known child charities after numerous claims of alleged abuse and financial mismanagement, a justice ministry source told AFP on Sunday.

Scotland coach Townsend salutes Weir's 'huge legacy'

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has paid tribute to the "huge legacy" left by Doddie Weir following his former team-mate's death from Motor Neurone Disease.

Mitchell Duke, journeyman World Cup goal hero spearheading Australia

Mitchell Duke wouldn't be high on anyone's list of World Cup stars but the journeyman forward is pivotal to Australia's hopes of reaching the last 16 for only the second time.