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Heavy defeat looms for Scholz's SPD in German regional vote
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) suffered a crushing defeat in a key German regional election on Sunday, exit polls showed, in a damning verdict on his perceived weak response to the war in Ukraine.
Somali leader among four frontrunners in presidential vote
Explosions were heard near Mogadishu's airport Sunday at the start of voting in long-overdue Somali presidential elections as the troubled Horn of Africa nation battles an Islamist insurgency and the threat of famine.
Milan beat Atalanta 2-0 to sit on brink of Serie A title
AC Milan sit on the brink of a first Serie A title in over a decade after goals from Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez sealed a 2-0 win over Atalanta.
Pochettino says French title 'not enough' but PSG can rebuild
Embattled Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said Sunday that the team can rebuild from their latest Champions League failure but admitted that their 10th French league title was not enough.
'Doctor Strange' slips but stays atop N.America box office
Marvel and Disney's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" saw a sharp dropoff this weekend from its blockbuster opening, but still reported $61 million in estimated ticket sales to top North America's box office, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.
Swiss switch to 'presumed consent' on organ donations
Switzerland voted Sunday to boost the availability of transplant organs by making everyone a potential donor after death unless they have expressly objected.
La Rochelle edge Racing to set up Euro final against Leinster
Skipper Gregory Alldritt led La Rochelle into a second successive European Champions Cup final against Leinster after edging Racing 92 20-13 in an error-ridden match on Sunday.
Sweden, Finland take 'historic' steps toward NATO membership
Finland officially announced its intention to join NATO on Sunday as Sweden's ruling party said it backed membership, paving the way for a joint application.
New UAE president meets Macron, Johnson as world leaders stream in
The United Arab Emirate's new president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met his French and British counterparts Sunday as world leaders offered congratulations and paid tribute to his late predecessor.
Djokovic claims sixth Italian Open title, Swiatek makes it five in a row
Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in Rome, while Iga Swiatek won her fifth straight tournament by dispatching Ons Jabeur.
Chelsea see off Man City to win women's FA Cup
Chelsea completed a Women's Super League and FA Cup double as Sam Kerr struck twice to see off Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling final at Wembley after extra time.
Guardiola urges Man City to seize title after dramatic West Ham draw
Pep Guardiola urged Manchester City to seize the Premier League title on the last day of the season after a dramatic 2-2 draw at West Ham kept the destiny of the trophy in their hands on Sunday.
Djokovic beats Tsitsipas to claim sixth Italian Open title
Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in Rome.
Aussie Hindley wins Giro mountain battle as Yates wilts
Australian Jai Hindley won the first tough mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday as Spain's Juan Pedro Lopez just about held the overall leader's pink jersey.
Medvedev ready to play Wimbledon if ban reversed
World number two Daniil Medvedev insisted Sunday he was ready to play at Wimbledon if the All England Club reverses its ban on Russian players but accepted it was a "tricky situation".
Crisis-hit Lebanon votes but few expect major change
Lebanon held its first election Sunday since a painful economic crisis dragged it to the brink of becoming a failed state, a major test for new opposition groups bent on ousting the ruling elite.
NBA legend Parker spurred on by first racing classic success
NBA legend Tony Parker said winning the French 1000 Guineas (Poule d'Essai des Pouliches) at Longchamp on Sunday gave him the "same burst of adrenaline" as when he won his four titles.
Man City comeback keeps title in their hands, Tottenham into top four
Manchester City came from 2-0 down to salvage a vital point in a 2-2 draw at West Ham to keep the Premier League title in their hands as Tottenham moved into the top four on Sunday.
US mourn victims of racist mass shooting at store
Shocked residents of Buffalo, New York gathered Sunday at vigils and church services to mourn 10 people shot and killed by an alleged white supremacist teenager in an act one official described as "domestic terrorism, pure and simple."
NATO assures Ukraine open-ended military support against Russia
NATO on Sunday pledged open-ended military support for Ukraine, as Finland hailed its "historic" bid to join the alliance and with Western claims that Russia had suffered heavy losses in its push east.
Afghan money exchangers on strike after licence fee hike
Thousands of money exchangers shut shop across Afghanistan on Sunday after Taliban authorities imposed a steep hike in licence fees, the brokers' commission said, in a bid to slow down money laundering and terrorism financing according to financial analysts.
Man City keep title fate in their hands despite Mahrez penalty miss
Manchester City staged a thrilling fightback from two goals down to keep the destiny of the Premier League title in their hands, but Riyad Mahrez's late penalty miss forced the leaders to settle for a dramatic 2-2 draw at West Ham on Sunday.
Bastianini applies pressure and collects French MotoGP win
Enea Bastianini grabbed his third MotoGP victory in seven races this season as he took the French Grand Prix on Sunday.
'Depressed' Filipino bodybuilders out of SEA Games over doping rules
Bodybuilders from the Philippines were left heartbroken on Sunday after being barred from competing at the ongoing SEA Games for failing to fulfil anti-doping rules.
Crisis-hit Lebanon goes to polls but few expect major change
Lebanon held its first election Sunday since a painful economic crisis dragged it to the brink of becoming a failed state, a major test for new opposition groups bent on ousting the ruling elite.
Bastianini wins French MotoGP for third win of the season
Enea Bastianini grabbed his third MotoGP victory in seven races this season as he took the French Grand Prix on Sunday.
Ukraine youth seek respite from war where they can
Saturday night was always time for the trendy youth of Lviv to sip cocktails on the terrace or lose themselves in the rhythms of the basement DJ at "People Place".
Kane sends Spurs into the top four
Harry Kane's penalty moved Tottenham into the Premier League top four as Antonio Conte's men held their nerve to beat Burnley 1-0 on Sunday.
Swiatek retains Italian Open to claim a fifth straight title
Iga Swiatek swept to victory at the Italian Open on Sunday, beating Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to retain the title and claim her fifth tournament crown in a row.
2,000 attend new Tunisia opposition alliance demo
A crowd estimated at more than 2,000, lower than expected, took part Sunday in the first demonstration of a new alliance to oppose a power grab by President Kais Saied.
Swiatek wins Italian Open to claim a fifth straight title
Iga Swiatek swept to victory at the Italian Open on Sunday, beating Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to claim her fifth tournament crown in a row.
Ton-up Mathews steers Sri Lanka to 258-4 in Bangladesh Test
Former captain Angelo Mathews hit an unbeaten 114 to help Sri Lanka finish strongly on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh on Sunday.