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Ukraine braces for fall of Mariupol, Russian assault on east

Ukraine braces for fall of Mariupol, Russian assault on east

Ukraine steeled itself on Monday for what could be the imminent fall of Mariupol to Russian troops as President Volodymyr Zelensky said he believed "tens of thousands" of people had been killed in Moscow's assault on the strategic southern port city.

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Greeks seek ban on Marseille fans for PAOK match

Greeks seek ban on Marseille fans for PAOK match

Greek authorities on Monday called on UEFA to ban Marseille supporters from the Europa Conference League match at PAOK Thessaloniki on Thursday.

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24 dead in Philippines landslides, flooding

24 dead in Philippines landslides, flooding

At least 24 people have been killed in landslides and flooding across central and southern Philippines, authorities said Monday, after tropical storm Megi dumped heavy rain and disrupted travel ahead of the Easter holidays.

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Gas tank graveyard has Mexico City residents up in arms

Gas tank graveyard has Mexico City residents up in arms

Thousands of disused gas cylinders sit outside under the sun at a former refinery in Mexico City, producing a foul smell that neighbors say has made their lives a nightmare.

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Indian software provider TCS sees strong earnings, record orders

Indian software provider TCS sees strong earnings, record orders

India's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services reported strong quarterly earnings on Monday as demand for digital services brought in orders worth a record $11.3 billion.

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Ancelotti: Real Madrid will not under-estimate Chelsea

Ancelotti: Real Madrid will not under-estimate Chelsea

Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Real Madrid will not under-estimate Chelsea in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final and dismissed Thomas Tuchel's suggestion the tie is over.

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Sharif elected new Pakistan PM after Khan ouster

Sharif elected new Pakistan PM after Khan ouster

Pakistan lawmakers on Monday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister following the weekend ouster of Imran Khan, who resigned his national assembly seat -- along with most of his party members -- ahead of the vote.

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Bayern aim to 'punish' Villarreal's missed chances

Bayern aim to 'punish' Villarreal's missed chances

Bayern Munich will look to "punish" Villarreal for their wastefulness in the first leg and produce a "brilliant" display in the return at home on Tuesday to turn around their Champions League quarter-final.

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Walker feels Premier League title in 'City's hands' after Liverpool draw

Walker feels Premier League title in 'City's hands' after Liverpool draw

Kyle Walker believes Manchester City can take heart from their draw with Premier League title rivals Liverpool.

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French Greens face crisis after failed presidential bid

French Greens face crisis after failed presidential bid

France's Green party were facing a financial and political crisis on Monday after a deeply disappointing presidential election saw their candidate finish sixth and struggle to put climate change on the national agenda.

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