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Djokovic targets Wimbledon quarters as Federer eyes return
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic targets a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 13th time on Sunday as his great rival Roger Federer revealed he hopes to play at the All England Club "one more time".
Russia claims key Ukraine city, shelling kills 6 in Sloviansk
Russia claimed on Sunday to have captured the strategic Ukrainian city of Lysychansk and the entire frontline Lugansk region as a mayor said six people were killed by Russian shelling to the west.
Niemeier ends Watson's Wimbledon run to reach quarters
Jule Niemeier beat Heather Watson 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday to set up an all-German Wimbledon quarter-final against Tatjana Maria in only her second Grand Slam main-draw match.
Zhou escapes serious injury after multi-car smash at Silverstone
The British Grand Prix was red-flagged after a horror opening-corner multi-car smash at Silverstone on Sunday, with Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo flipped upside down and hurtling over the circuit's safety barrier.
China head for diving sweep at World Championships
China closed in on a sweep of the diving at the World Aquatic Championships in Budapest as Olympic champions Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani won the women's 3m synchronised event on Sunday.
Mother of all wins as Maria reaches Wimbledon quarters
Germany's Tatjana Maria saved two match points to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final at Wimbledon on Sunday.
Ton-up Bairstow leads England rally against India
Jonny Bairstow completed his third hundred in successive Tests before falling for 106 at Edgbaston on Sunday to leave England's series-decider against India intriguingly poised.
Federer says he hopes to play Wimbledon 'one more time'
Roger Federer said Sunday he hopes to play Wimbledon "one more time" despite being sidelined for a year with a knee injury.
West African bloc studies sanctions for coup-hit states
West African leaders met on Sunday in Ghana's capital Accra to review sanctions they have imposed on three military-ruled countries in their volatile region.
India landslide death toll rises to 37
The death toll from a massive landslide in India hit 37 on Sunday, authorities said, as rescue teams battled teeming rain to search for 25 others still missing three days later.
Djokovic happy to put on Sunday best after Kyrgios fireworks
Novak Djokovic admits he is a convert to Wimbledon's new middle Sunday play rule as the three-time defending champion aims at reaching the quarter-finals for the 13th time.
Sri Lanka grinds to a halt as fuel reserves shrink
Sri Lanka has less than a day's worth of fuel left, the energy minister said Sunday, with public transport grinding to a halt as the country's economic crisis deepened.
Bairstow leads England rally against India
Jonny Bairstow was eyeing a third hundred in successive Tests after leading England's fightback against India at Edgbaston on Sunday in fine style.
Pollard set for Springboks recall after Jantjies gamble misfires
South Africa are likely to recall first choice fly-half Handre Pollard in place of misfiring Elton Jantjies for the second Test against Wales on Saturday.
Momota thrashed by Axelsen in Malaysia final
Japan's Kento Momota suffered a heavy defeat in the Malaysia Open final Sunday against world number one Viktor Axelsen, the latest disappointing performance from the once undisputed king of badminton.
Russia claims key Ukraine city, accuses Kyiv of missile strikes
Russia claimed on Sunday to have captured the strategic Ukrainian city of Lysychansk and the entire frontline Lugansk region which would mark a decisive breakthrough for Moscow's forces seeking control of the country's east.
That's entertainment? Like it or not, Kyrgios eyes Wimbledon title
Roger Federer described him as a "clown", Rafael Nadal once accused him of lacking respect and, on an unforgettable Saturday night at Wimbledon, Stefanos Tsitsipas branded him "evil" and a "bully".
Peter Brook: mystical giant who changed theatre forever
Peter Brook, who has died aged 97, was among the most influential theatre directors of the 20th century, reinventing the art by paring it back to drama's most basic and powerful elements.
Far from war, Ukraine sumo team train for global glory in Japan
A team of Ukrainian sumo wrestlers whose training was interrupted by Russia's invasion are aiming for global glory after a month-long camp in the home of the ancient Japanese sport.
Life resumes near Ukraine frontline despite war threat
Viktoria Miroshnichenko has just reopened her toy store in Kramatorsk, a city near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, despite the daily sound of bombing roaring in the distance.
Hong Kong lawmaker tests Covid positive after photo with Xi
A Hong Kong lawmaker who posed for a group photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the leader's visit to the financial hub this week confirmed Sunday he has since tested positive for coronavirus.
S.African entrepreneur seeks to turn caterpillars into tasty snacks
A start-up entrepreneur from South Africa wants to change the way edible caterpillars popularly known as "mopane worms" are viewed and eaten.
Fossil discovery solves mystery of how pandas became vegetarian
The discovery of panda fossils in China has helped researchers solve the mystery of how the giant species developed a "false thumb" and became the only dedicated vegetarian in the bear family.
West African bloc assesses sanctions for coup-hit states
West African leaders meet on Sunday in Ghana's capital Accra to review sanctions they have imposed on three military-ruled countries in their volatile region.
DR Congo drug manufacturing plan sparks safety concerns
Sitting at his desk overlooking a pharmaceutical factory floor on the outskirts of the Congolese capital Kinshasa, Joss Ilunga Dijimba, 52, cracked a jovial smile.
Mixed fortunes of celebrities who leapt on NFT craze
Sports, film and music stars have all flocked to the NFT market to buy pictures of apes, endorse corporate partners or even launch their own art collections.
In mine-infested sea, Romania aims to cut Russia gas reliance
Gas now flows to Romania from a new Black Sea platform operating in waters where mines and warships have been spotted.
Grace heats up late to win Portland LIV Golf Invitational
Branden Grace grabbed five of his eight birdies on the back nine on Saturday to pull away for a two-shot win in the Portland LIV Golf Invitational and capture the $4 million first prize.
German town united by 400-year-old theatre tradition
Walk around the German Alpine village of Oberammergau, and the chances are you'll run into Jesus or one of his 12 disciples.
Ireland coach Farrell defiant as tour headaches mount
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said on Sunday two humbling tour defeats in New Zealand and mounting injuries provided the ideal chance to assess who has World Cup credentials within his squad.
US funds software for Russians to slip past censors
A US-backed campaign is giving Russians access to anti-censor software to dodge Moscow's crackdown on dissent against its invasion of Ukraine, involved groups told AFP.
Uruguay's tango therapy a hit with dialysis patients
At the age of 85, Uruguayan Olga Diaz's kidneys are failing -- she was beginning to despair at her bleak future, kept alive by 12 hours of dialysis per week.