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Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century to steer South Africa to a challenging 428-7 at the second break on day two of the second match against India on Sunday.

Myanmar's military said Sunday it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly publicised crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub on the Thai border.

Washington signalled room for negotiation on a US plan to end the Ukraine war that has drawn pushback from Kyiv, its allies and US lawmakers ahead of Sunday talks on the proposal in Switzerland.

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday as McLaren's Lando Norris finished second to edge closer to a maiden drivers' title.

Senuran Muthusamy's gritty half-century anchored South Africa to 316-6 at the first break on day two of the second Test against India on Sunday.

The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 people still missing, the environment ministry said Sunday, after days of heavy rain and landslides.

Washington insisted Saturday that its Ukraine proposal is indeed official US policy, denying claims by a group of senators that Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the document under discussion is just a Russian "wish list."

James Harden scored a Los Angeles Clippers-record 55 points in a 131-116 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday while the Detroit Pistons stretched their win streak to 12 games by beating Milwaukee 129-116.

Anthony Kim recorded his first top-10 in 14 years as Spanish youngster Josele Ballester won his maiden professional title at the Asian Tour's Saudi International.

US international Rose Lavelle scored the winner as Gotham FC upset the Washington Spirit 1-0 to claim their second NWSL championship in three seasons on Saturday.

President Donald Trump signalled room for negotiation on a US plan to end the Ukraine war that has drawn pushback from Kyiv, its allies and US lawmakers ahead of Sunday talks on the proposal in Switzerland.

Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against England, casting doubt on the future of an ageing Usman Khawaja.

"Are you ready Shanghai?!" screamed the DJ, his glowing booth nestled at the heart of a huge intricate structure of pulsating colour and sound.

A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.

Slovenia holds a new referendum Sunday on whether a law legalising assisted dying will be enforced or suspended after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said his "beer tasted better" after the Springboks beat Ireland 24-13 in a Test where the hosts were reduced to 12 men on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.

Thailand's top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul surged to a six-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship, firing an eight-under-par 64.

Champions Napoli thumped Atalanta 3-1 to climb back top of Serie A on Saturday inspired by a brace from their Brazilian winger David Neres.

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries and set up two more as Les Bleus edged Australia 48-33 in Paris on Saturday to secure a top seed at the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to competitive football in Monaco's 4-1 loss at Rennes on Saturday, while Paris Saint-Germain kept hold of top spot in Ligue 1 with a win over Le Havre.

Nearly 200 nations on Saturday pushed through a modest deal at the UN's COP30 climate summit in the Amazon region of host country Brazil.

The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks in the Amazonian city of Belem where protests, street marches and even a fire caused unexpected moments of drama.

James Harden scored a team-record 55 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers in a 131-116 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday, extending the Hornets' losing streak to five games.

Nations sealed a modest agreement at the UN climate summit in the Brazilian Amazon on Saturday as many countries swallowed weaker terms on a fossil fuel phaseout to preserve unity.

Jabs about greedy children, boos for the Vatican, and a suspension of proceedings lasting more than an hour: the COP30 finale unfolded with the same chaotic energy that defined the summit, exposing the rifts that came close to derailing a deal.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell labelled the 24-13 defeat by South Africa a "mad" match while his captain Caelan Doris called the Autumn Nations Series Test "chaotic" as they were at one point reduced to 12 men.

Gaza's civil defence agency said 21 people were killed and dozens more wounded in multiple Israeli air strikes on Saturday, as Hamas and Israel again traded allegations of violating the fragile ceasefire.

South Africa secured their first win in Dublin since 2012 with a 24-13 victory in a gripping Autumn Nations Series Test over an ill-disciplined Ireland side that at one point were reduced to 12 men.

Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez helped Spain set up a Davis Cup final with two-time defending champions Italy after eliminating Alexander Zverev's Germany 2-1 on Saturday.

South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx was named World Rugby player of the year on Saturday, crowning an impressive season from the Springbok.

Ukrainian and US envoys will meet in Switzerland on Sunday along with European security chiefs to discuss Washington's plan for ending the war with Russia, officials said, after Kyiv pushed back on proposals seen as favourable to Moscow.

Troubled Liverpool's woeful season hit a new low with a shocking 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle dented Manchester City's Premier League title challenge as Harvey Barnes' brace sealed a controversial 2-1 victory on Saturday.