Iran strengthens political, economic hold over Iraq
Sanctions-hit Iran is consolidating its hold over neighbouring Iraq, an economic lifeline where pro-Tehran parties dominate politics, all to the chagrin of the United States, experts say.
Read moreTensions soar after attacks on police in north Kosovo
Tensions were high in northern Kosovo on Sunday after unknown attackers exchanged gunfire with the police and threw a stun grenade at EU law enforcers during the night.
Read moreMore Iranians at imminent risk of execution: rights groups
Several Iranians were on Sunday at risk of imminent execution over protests that have rocked the country's clerical regime, rights groups warned, after an international backlash over Iran's first hanging linked to the movement.
Read moreTop China expert says Covid 'spreading rapidly' after rules easing
One of China's top health experts has warned of a surge in Covid-19 cases, state media said Sunday, in the wake of the government's decision to abandon its hardline coronavirus strategy.
Read moreFrance eye World Cup glory as Morocco loom
Defending champions France on Sunday trained their sights on a World Cup semi-final against surprise package Morocco as Argentina and Lionel Messi prepare to take on Croatia.
Read moreFrench sports minister wore rainbow-sleeved pullover in Qatar
France's Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera wore a sweater with rainbow-coloured sleeves to France's quarter-final game in Qatar on Saturday in an apparent message of support for gay rights.
Read moreSouthgate future in focus as England digest World Cup exit
England crashed out of the World Cup against an all too familiar backdrop of heroic failure and agonising over yet another crucial missed penalty in a major championship.
Read moreYamaguchi unstoppable at badminton World Tour Finals decider
Reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi outpaced Tai Tzu Ying to claim the women's singles badminton title at the season-ending World Tour Finals in Bangkok on Sunday.
Read morePacquiao returns to ring for clash with South Korean YouTuber
Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring Sunday for the first time since retiring from the sport last year, facing off against a South Korean YouTuber in an exhibition match near Seoul.
Read moreCrawford knocks out Avanesyan to retain WBO welterweight world title
Unbeaten American Terence Crawford knocked out David Avanesyan in the sixth round on Saturday to retain his World Boxing Organization welterweight world title.
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