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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.
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.
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.
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.
One week after Libya flood, aid arrives for survivors
A week after a wall of water devastated the Libyan coastal city of Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths, the focus on Sunday increasingly turned to caring for the survivors.
Indigenous rights supporters rally across Australia before vote
Australians rallied around the country on Sunday to fight for a landmark Indigenous rights reform that is bleeding support in the polls before an October 14 referendum.
AI 'no substitute' for fashion designers' creativity
AI is transforming the fashion world but the fast growing technology will never be a replacement for designers' "original creativity", according to the head of a pioneering project.
In silent protest, Russian volunteers help Ukraine refugees
For a year and a half Galina Artyomenko had been raising funds to help refugees from Ukraine after the Kremlin sent troops to the pro-Western country.
Water-starved Saudi confronts desalination's heavy toll
Solar panels soak up blinding noontime rays that help power a water desalination facility in eastern Saudi Arabia, a step towards making the notoriously emissions-heavy process less environmentally taxing.
Desperate Sudanese face endless wait for passports so they can flee
Marwa Omar was one of hundreds who lined up at dawn to try and get passports in Port Sudan. Fifteen hours later, she still had nothing to show for it.
14 killed in plane crash in Brazilian Amazon
Fourteen people were killed Saturday when a plane crashed in the Brazilian Amazon while trying to land in stormy weather in the tourist town of Barcelos, leaving no survivors, officials said.
Slowly but surely, French ex-PM edges to presidential run
His physical appearance transformed but largely pledging continuity with the rule of President Emmanuel Macron, France's popular former premier Edouard Philippe is staking out the ground for a run for the presidency in 2027 against an increasingly stern challenge from far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen.
Aid arrives in flood-hit Libya as Derna death toll estimated at 11,300
A week after a wall of water rushed through the Libyan coastal city of Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths, the focus turned Sunday to caring for survivors of the disaster.
Aid arrives as Libya copes with flooding aftermath
A week after a wall of water rushed through the Libyan city of Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths, the focus turned Sunday to caring for survivors of the disaster.
Rolling Stone magazine cofounder axed from Rock hall of fame board
The cofounder of Rolling Stone magazine, Jann Wenner, has been ousted from his seat on the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation for comments blasted as racist and sexist, US media reported Saturday.
Theegala edges clear at PGA Fortinet
Sahith Theegala conjured a back-nine birdie spree to edge into a two-stroke lead after the third round of the PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship in California on Saturday.
Brazil opens first 'ExpoCannabis' amid pot debate
Bubbling with euphoria as thick as the haze in the air, marijuana enthusiasts flocked this weekend to Brazil's first "ExpoCannabis," amid a national debate over decriminalizing the drug for personal use.
Slack CEO is ready to ride AI wave
Artificial Intelligence is transforming Slack, the widely used workplace messaging platform, its CEO told AFP just nine months after taking on one of the most high profile jobs in Silicon Valley.
US Fed likely to pause rate hikes despite higher inflation
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday after a summer of mixed economic data, while leaving the door open to another hike if needed.
Iconic music figure axed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board
The cofounder of Rolling Stone magazine, Jann Wenner, has been ousted from his seat on the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation for comments blasted as racist and sexist, US media reported Saturday.
Messi-less Miami crushed 5-2 in Atlanta
Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi and suffered their first defeat since the Argentine joined the club, with a 5-2 hammering at Atlanta United damaging their playoff hopes on Saturday.
Sexton breaks records as Ireland eye Springboks at World Cup
Johnny Sexton became Ireland's all-time Test points scorer as Ireland swept aside Tonga at the World Cup on Saturday after Wales made it two pool wins in two.
My son is more excited about record than me, says Sexton
Johnny Sexton said his son will be talking more about his becoming Ireland's record points scorer than he will after the Ireland captain recorded another remarkable personal milestone on Saturday.
Sexton breaks records as Ireland eye Springkoks at World Cup
Johnny Sexton became Ireland's all-time Test points scorer as Ireland swept aside Tonga at the World Cup on Saturday after Wales made it two pool wins in two.
Felix and Cancelo strike in Barca demolition of Betis
New arrivals Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo struck their first goals for Barcelona in an impressive 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga.
'Grateful' Jackson wins Eugene 100m as Richardson misses podium
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson won the women's 100m at the Diamond League finals in Eugene, Oregon, in 10.70sec as world champion Sha'Carri Richardson finished fourth.
From streetwear to red carpet, London Fashion Week offers choices
From streetwear to elegant evening dresses, the catwalks of London Fashion Week were not short of choices as designers showcased their collections for spring and summer 2024.
Coleman, Jackson triumph in Eugene as world champions Lyles, Richardson disappointed
American Christian Coleman and Jamaica's Shericka Jackson won the men's and women's 100m at the Diamond League finals on Saturday as Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson were denied.
Sexton steals the show with new landmark as Irish thrash Tonga
Johnny Sexton became Ireland's record points scorer as he scored 16 in their 59-16 romp over Tonga in the Rugby World Cup Pool B match on Saturday.
Felix and Cancelo strike as Barcelona shred Real Betis
New arrivals Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo struck their first goals for Barcelona in an impressive 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga.
Leaders Inter dish out derby destruction, Napoli stutter at Genoa
Inter Milan laid down an early title marker on Saturday by handing out a 5-1 derby hammering to AC Milan and going it alone at the Serie A summit, while champions Napoli were held 2-2 at promoted Genoa.
Record-breaking Sexton 'fired by O'Gara rivalry'
Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara are "ferocious competitors" whose one-time rivalry on the pitch pushed Sexton to surpass the records set by his predecessor as Irish fly-half, former Ireland fullback Hugo MacNeill told AFP.