India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Greenwood, Guendouzi handed bans after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl
Nepal tunnel rescue revives hopes 10 days after flood
In Iceland, the mystery of the poet, the tomb and the Danish grocer
Indonesia rescues second orangutan mother and baby from wildfire
Politics
Ratko Mladic: Bosnian Serb commander to convicted war criminal
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic will be buried in Belgrade on Monday with thousands expected to honour a man dubbed the "Butcher of Bosnia" by the international press.
Culture
Box office magnet Robert Pattinson appears in paedophile thriller
British star Robert Pattinson will look to extend his stellar 2026 box office run by playing a creepy paedophile-hunting TV presenter in "Primetime", which premieres at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
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Biden warns of potentially 'consequential' monkeypox spread
Monkeypox has caught the attention of US President Joe Biden, who said Sunday that people should be on guard against the disease which has the potential for "consequential" impact if it were to spread further.
Mbappe in position of power at PSG after agreeing to new deal
Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain confirms the Qatar-backed club's position of power within European football but also means the superstar striker is likely to wield huge influence as they rebuild for another assault on the Champions League.
Afghan women TV presenters vow to fight after order to cover faces
Women television presenters on Afghanistan's leading news channels on Sunday vowed to speak up for their rights after being forced by Taliban authorities to cover their faces on air.
UN praises 'potential' of Syria prisoner amnesty
UN special envoy Geir Pedersen on Sunday welcomed a general amnesty aimed at freeing thousands of Syrians convicted on terrorism charges.
Jabeur, Thiem crash at French Open as Alcaraz starts Roland Garros bid
Arab trailblazer Ons Jabeur crashed out of the French Open at the first hurdle on Sunday as Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz prepared to give Roland Garros a glimpse of the future of Grand Slam tennis.
Sixth seed Jabeur knocked out of French Open in first round
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur crashed out of the French Open in the first round on Sunday, losing to Poland's 56th-ranked Magda Linette 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5.
Russia captain Dzyuba quits Zenit
Russian captain Artem Dzyuba announced on Sunday that he was leaving Zenit Saint Petersburg, two months after asking to be left out of the national squad because of the conflict in Ukraine.
Titmus smashes Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record
Ariarne Titmus smashed American great Katie Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record at the Australian championships Sunday, touching in 3mins 56.40secs to reinforce her dominant status after a breakout Tokyo Olympics.
Man City, Liverpool set for judgement day in title race
Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City side to grasp the chance at greatness by claiming a fourth Premier League title in five seasons by holding off Liverpool's title charge on Sunday.
Russia presses Donbas as Ukraine takes centre stage at Davos
Russian forces pursued their bombardment of frontline Ukrainian cities Sunday, seeking to gain military momentum as Kyiv's diplomatic counter-offensive targeted the world's business and political elite gathering in Davos.
Australia's Titmus smashes Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record
Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus smashed Katie Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record at the Australian championships Sunday, touching in 3mins 56.40secs.
Tai turns tables on Olympic champ Chen to win Thailand Open
Badminton's world number two Tai Tzu-ying exacted revenge against Olympic champion Chen Yufei on Sunday by winning the Thailand Open women's singles title in a rematch of their final in Tokyo.
Bangladesh floods recede but millions still marooned
North-east Bangladesh's worst floods in nearly 20 years began receding on Sunday, but rescue workers were struggling to help millions marooned by extreme weather across the region that has killed around 60 people.
Cannes favourite returns to show horror of 'human animals'
One of eastern Europe's most acclaimed film-makers, Romania's Cristian Mungiu, is back at the Cannes Film Festival with a dark tale about how little it takes for people to turn on their neighbours.
Biden arrives in Japan with no response on outreach to North Korea
President Joe Biden arrived Sunday in Japan for the second leg of an Asia trip underlining US commitment to the region but overshadowed by concern that North Korea will test a nuclear weapon after ignoring Washington's attempt at outreach.
Mbappe snub leaves Real Madrid reeling as reality of new world order sets in
Real Madrid thought they had a signing to define an era and the heir to Cristiano Ronaldo. Instead they got humiliation and a reminder of football's new world order, after Kylian Mbappe decided to stay at Paris Saint-Germain.
Golden boy Kohli gets a shot at first IPL title
Faltering superstar Virat Kohli and his IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore have a shot at winning their first title after a late blitz and a bit of luck secured them a playoff spot.
PM-elect Albanese vows to repair Australia's image overseas
Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese vowed to end Australia's reputation as a climate laggard and reset relations with the rest of the world Sunday, as he raced to form a government in time for a key Tokyo summit.
Queen's pet passions to take centre stage in Jubilee parade
Corgi dogs, horses and swans are all being put through their paces in a historic warehouse in Coventry ahead of their starring roles in a parade to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.
Biden greets Kim, but says US 'prepared' for North Korea weapons test
Before President Joe Biden left South Korea for Japan Sunday, he offered a brief message to Kim Jong Un, whose nuclear sabre-rattling has risked overshadowing the US leader's first Asia trip: "Hello. Period."
Ukraine war tests Bulgarians' pro-Russia sentiment
"Russians are our Slavic brothers" is a common slogan in Bulgaria, but the Ukraine war is putting widespread Russophile sentiment to the test.
Afghan women TV presenters cover faces on air
Women presenters on Afghanistan's leading news channels went on air Sunday with their faces covered, a day after defying a Taliban order to conceal their appearance on television.
'Nothing left': Mariupol picks up pieces after ferocious fighting
The carcasses of charred buildings stand amid the lush greenery in what remains of the once bustling Ukrainian port city of Mariupol.
How to TikTok your way to a prize at the Cannes Film Festival
You no longer need millions of dollars and a distribution deal to win prizes at the Cannes Film Festival -- just a mobile phone and a bit of ingenuity will do.
Ukraine warns only diplomacy can end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned only a diplomatic breakthrough rather than an outright military victory can end Russia's war on his country, while pushing its case for EU membership.
PM-elect vows to repair Australia's image overseas
Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese vowed to reset Australia's relations with the world and sweep aside the country's reputation as a climate laggard Sunday, as he raced to form a government in time for a key Tokyo summit.
'God before war': Moral dilemmas at frontline Ukrainian church
The echoes of artillery fire made Deacon Sergiy question his allegiances as he descended into a candlelit basement to lead prayers at a war-damaged church on the east Ukrainian front.
'A great joy': punk laureate Patti Smith granted France's highest honor
As a child, punk-poet icon Patti Smith was instructed never to accept anything from strangers -- which meant one day she was forced to decline a campaign button she coveted and everyone else had.
Biden says 'hi' to North Korea's Kim, despite weapons test fears
President Joe Biden had a short message for North Korea's Kim Jong Un: "Hello. Period." he told reporters Sunday in Seoul, before heading to Japan for the second leg of his Asia trip which has been overshadowed by fears of a nuclear test by Pyongyang.
Ponting backs under-fire skipper Pant despite Delhi's IPL exit
Coach Ricky Ponting said Rishabh Pant remained his choice as Delhi Capitals skipper, despite blunders from the wicketkeeper-batsman that cost the team a place in the Indian Premier League playoffs.
Shanghai partly resumes public transport in patchy reopening
Shanghai partially restarted public transport Sunday, signaling a gradual reopening after nearly two months sealed off from the outside world.
Moldova wine industry's EU focus pays off
In the small Moldovan village of Pereni, Nicolae Tronciu gazes at his vineyard, with its buds ready to bloom.