Sabalenka targets world number one and Wuhan hat-trick
Aryna Sabalenka has set her sights on reclaiming the world number one spot and can close the gap on Iga Swiatek with a good run at the Wuhan Open, which is returning on Monday after a five-year absence.
Read moreToddler among 4 dead in migrant Channel crossings
A two-year-old boy and three adults died overnight after two boats crowded with migrants got into difficulty while attempting the perilous Channel crossing from France to England, French officials said Saturday.
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Tunisia votes with Saied set for re-election
Voting began in Tunisia's presidential election on Sunday with no real opposition to incumbent Kais Saied, who is widely tipped to win as his most prominent critics are behind bars.
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Bagnaia sets 'example' with Japan MotoGP win to cut gap on Martin
Francesco Bagnaia hailed an "example" weekend after winning the Japan MotoGP ahead of championship front-runner Jorge Martin on Sunday to cut the Spaniard's lead to 10 points with four races remaining.
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Intense Israeli bombing rocks Beirut ahead of war anniversary
A huge fireball lit up the night sky and plumes of smoke rose over south Beirut early Sunday as Israel unleashed intense air strikes targeting Hezbollah, nearly a year since the Gaza war erupted.
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Mozambique vote: no suspense but some disillusion
Across Maputo are red flags pierced by harsh sunlight and faded walls plastered with posters of Frelimo, the party that has been in power in Mozambique for half a century.
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Austrian rapper channels anti-racist rage in Romani hip-hop songs
Alone in front of her laptop, Gilda-Nancy Horvath composed and recorded her first angry rap, "Trushula" -- the anthem of an artist railing against the racism suffered by her Roma people in her native Austria and beyond.
Read moreThousands march worldwide for Gaza, Lebanon ceasefire ahead of anniversary
Tens of thousands of protesters marched in cities around the world over the weekend calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon as the war in the Palestinian territory neared the one-year mark.
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Ohtani magic powers Dodgers over Padres in MLB playoff thriller
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani blasted the first postseason home run of his career to help the Los Angeles Dodgers claim a 7-5 victory over the San Diego Padres in a thrilling Major League Baseball playoff duel on Saturday.
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Five of the best: Pakistan-England Test thrillers
The history of Tests between England and Pakistan is resplendent with memorable matches since the very first series in 1954.
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