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Protests across China as anger mounts over zero-Covid policy
Angry crowds took to the streets in Shanghai early on Sunday, and videos on social media showed protests in other cities across China, as public opposition to the government's hardline zero-Covid policy mounts.
'Forgotten' Afghan stories highlighted in two new films from Netflix, Nat Geo
The world's focus has shifted to the war in Ukraine, but two major new documentaries aim to throw the spotlight back on Afghanistan, and the people left behind by the United States' rapid withdrawal last year.
James shines as Lakers beat Spurs again, Suns edge Jazz
LeBron James scored a season-high 39 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures Saturday as the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in two days on Saturday, 143-138.
Mexico president to 'show muscle' at big political rally
Supporters of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador are expected to flood the streets of Mexico City on Sunday in a major show of political strength by the left-wing populist.
Rescuers search for missing after landslide on Italian island kills one
Italian rescuers were searching for a dozen missing people on the southern island of Ischia on Sunday after a landslide killed at least one person, as the government scheduled an emergency meeting.
Kim vows North Korea to have world's most powerful nuclear force
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country aimed to have the world's most powerful nuclear force as he celebrated the launch of its newest intercontinental ballistic missile at a ceremony with his young daughter, state media reported Sunday.
Brazil school shooting toll rises to four after teacher death
The death toll from a twin school shooting in Brazil rose to four on Saturday after a teacher wounded in the attack by a 16-year-old shooter wearing Nazi symbols died from her injuries, officials said.
Scaloni calls for calm after Messi magic at World Cup
Lionel Scaloni pleaded with Argentines to show calm after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive with the first goal in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.
Springboks hail 'special' Twickenham triumph as Jones defends record
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi hailed a "very special" success at Twickenham as England coach Eddie Jones defended his credentials after the world champions ended 2022 with a dominant 27-13 win on Saturday.
Kilde starts downhill title defence with win at Lake Louise
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde started his World Cup downhill title defence in perfect style with an impressive victory in the opening speed event of the season at Lake Louise on Saturday.
Messi magic reignites Argentina, France into World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi reignited Argentina's World Cup challenge with a superb goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe's double fired France into the last 16.
Messi nourishes dream of matching Maradona's tall Argentina legacy
Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy lives on.
Messi goal helps keep Argentina World Cup hopes alive
Lionel Messi helped keep Argentina's World Cup bid alive with the first goal in a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday.
American teenager Malinin 'in shock' at quad-axel powered Espoo gold
American teenager Ilia Malinin said he was "still in shock" after conjuring up his fiendishly difficult quadruple axel to take gold in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Espoo on Saturday.
Teodoro Obiang, Equatorial Guinea's iron-fisted ruler
Confirmed for a sixth term as president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has ruled oil-rich Equatorial Guinea since August 1979, overseeing a regime notorious for crushing dissent and fearing coups.
Auger-Aliassime leads Canada into Davis Cup final against Australia
Felix Auger-Aliassime pulled double duty on Saturday to lead Canada into the Davis Cup final against Australia after orchestrating a 2-1 comeback win over Italy.
Obiang wins sixth term as E.Guinea ruler
Equatorial Guinea's ruler Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has been re-elected to a sixth term as president with 94.9 percent of the votes cast, election officials announced on Saturday, putting turnout for the vote at 98 percent.
Mbappe makes the difference to fire France into World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe delivered on the biggest stage again with two goals, including a late winner, as holders France edged Denmark 2-1 on Saturday to become the first team to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
Four Burkina troops, three civilians killed in jihadist-hit north
A roadside bomb killed four troops in northern Burkina Faso, an area wracked by jihadist insurgency, the army said on Saturday, while three civilians died in another strike in the same region.
Springboks end 2022 with decisive win over England
World champions South Africa ended 2022 with a 27-13 win over England in their concluding Autumn Nations Series international at Twickenham on Saturday.
I.Coast 'street general' Ble Goude returns after acquittal
Charles Ble Goude, a key figure in post-electoral violence in Ivory Coast 11 years ago, returned to the country Saturday for the first time in more than eight years, hinting that his political ambitions remained undimmed.
Equatorial Guinea's poor lose hope in promised social housing
Brand new homes intended for Equatorial Guinea's lower-income families have cropped up across the capital Malabo, but shanty town residents say they are going to the middle class and wealthy instead.
90 years on, Ukrainians see repeat of Russian 'genocide'
Ninety years ago, millions perished in Ukraine in a manmade famine under Joseph Stalin that many in the country call genocide. For Ganna Pertchuk, the current Russian invasion is a case of history repeating itself.
American teenager Malinin and Japan's Mihara star on the ice in Espoo
American teenager Ilia Malinin conjured up his statement quadruple axel to take gold in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Espoo on Saturday as Japan's Mai Mihara claimed her second title of the season.
Wales boss Pivac defiant despite gathering stormclouds over future
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac did not sound like a man whose job is under extreme pressure, praising his players for their effort despite blowing a 21-point lead in the final 22 minutes to lose 39-34 to Australia on Saturday.
Mbappe double as France reach World Cup last 16, Lewandowski off the mark
France swept into the last 16 after a Kylian Mbappe double sealed a 2-1 victory over Denmark on Saturday as Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his career in Poland's win over giant-killing Saudi Arabia.
Breakthrough in Venezuela talks spurs US to ease embargo
The government of Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan opposition broke a political stalemate Saturday with a broad social accord, and the US government responded by allowing a major US oil company to resume operations in Venezuela.
Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle
Former Scottish rugby international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), his family announced on Saturday.
Mbappe double sinks Denmark and takes France into World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a late winner, as holders France edged Denmark 2-1 on Saturday to become the first team to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
Auger-Aliassime pulls Canada level with Italy in Davis Cup semi-final
World number six Felix Auger-Aliassime kept Canada's hopes of a maiden Davis Cup title alive when he swept past Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets in the semi-final against Italy on Saturday.
Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52
Former Scottish rugby international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), his family announced on Saturday.
Australia's remarkable comeback piles pressure on Wales boss Pivac
Australia came from 34-13 down to beat Wales 39-34 in an extraordinary Autumn Nations Series Test at The Principality Stadium on Saturday which will pile the pressure on home coach Wayne Pivac.