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EU chief vows new migrant help for Italy after Lampedusa surge

EU chief vows new migrant help for Italy after Lampedusa surge

The European Union presented Sunday an emergency plan for Italy to help it handle migrant arrivals after a record number of people landed on its island of Lampedusa over the past week.

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Siraj stars as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown

Siraj stars as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown

Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 6-21 to lead India's rout of Sri Lanka by 10 wickets as they clinched their eighth Asia Cup title on Sunday.

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Redemption for Zampa but South Africa post 315 in decider

Redemption for Zampa but South Africa post 315 in decider

There was redemption for Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa but Aiden Markram and David Miller hit half-centuries as South Africa posted 315 for nine in the series-deciding fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.

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Greek PM vows for a restart after criticism for natural disasters' handling

Greek PM vows for a restart after criticism for natural disasters' handling

Faced with criticism for his alleged poor handling of the fires and floods that struck Greece this summer, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged fresh funding and reforms in order to fight the "climate war".

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Samoa's Sopoaga appeals for return of his World Cup kicking tee

Samoa's Sopoaga appeals for return of his World Cup kicking tee

Samoa fly-half Lima Sopoaga said on Sunday he was still looking for his decade-old kicking tee after this weekend's 43-10 Rugby World Cup win over Chile.

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Italy's PM calls for EU help after island migrant surge

Italy's PM calls for EU help after island migrant surge

Italy's prime minister warned Sunday that the "future of Europe is at stake", after droves of migrants landed on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa.

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One week after Libya flood, aid effort gains pace

One week after Libya flood, aid effort gains pace

A week after a tsunami-sized flash flood devastated the Libyan coastal city of Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths, the international aid effort gained pace on Sunday to help the grieving survivors.

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Wales 'relieved' after Portugal win, 'delighted' with 10 points

Wales 'relieved' after Portugal win, 'delighted' with 10 points

Wales were "relieved" after sealing a 28-8 Pool C victory over Portugal and "delighted" at having bagged a maximum 10 points from their opening two World Cup matches, assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys said Sunday.

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N.Korea's Kim Jong Un wraps up Russia trip

N.Korea's Kim Jong Un wraps up Russia trip

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Russia on Sunday, ending a visit affirming close ties with Vladimir Putin and fuelling Western fears that Pyongyang might provide Moscow with arms for its assault on Ukraine.

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Stroll out of Singapore GP following horror qualifying crash

Stroll out of Singapore GP following horror qualifying crash

Lance Stroll pulled out of the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, hours before the race was due to begin, following a huge crash in qualifying that destroyed his Aston Martin.

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