Three talking points from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
He did not win, but in finishing within a whisker of George Russell's triumphant Mercedes on Saturday, Max Verstappen showed he could be a factor in this year's drivers' title race.
Read more
Turkey ex-minister resigns as investment fund crisis grows
A former minister and senior member of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party said late Saturday she had submitted her resignation amid a widening investment-fund crisis.
Read more
UK police call in bomb disposal team near air force base
British police Sunday declared a major incident and evacuated villagers living near a base used by the US air force after arresting several men on suspicion of explosives offences.
Read more
Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters after days of rain
Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads and residences.
Read more
Decorated Indian badminton star calls Japan Asian Games 'very sad'
India's multiple badminton medallist H.S. Prannoy described the Asian Games in Japan as "very sad" for athletes and a downgrade from China three years ago.
Read more
Assefa just misses women's world record at Berlin Marathon
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa narrowly missed out on breaking the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, battling through injury to cross the finish line after being on record pace for much of the race.
Read more
Asian Games chiefs say lessons learned over accommodation
Asian Games organisers in Japan said Sunday they had been caught off guard by complaints about some of the accommodation and promised athletes coming for the final week a more comfortable stay.
Read more
Dramatic winners Zimbabwe to end five-year exile by tackling DR Congo
Zimbabwe will play at home for the first time in five years when they host the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in a top-of-the-table Africa Cup of Nations group qualifier.
Read more
Thousands seek to thwart disputed N.Ireland flashpoint parade
Thousands gathered Sunday in a Northern Irish town seeking to halt a contentious pro-British Protestant march from passing through a mainly Catholic and nationalist area for the first time in 28 years.
Read more
How young is too young as child prodigies win big at Asian Games
The Asian Games has crowned teenage champions before, but this edition has witnessed stunning successes by child prodigies, culminating in Yuki Kurihara standing atop the podium aged just 11.
Read moreIn The News
