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Ecuador to cut fuel prices that sparked protests
Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso announced Sunday that the country will cut fuel prices, which had sparked weeks of demonstrations, though not by as much as protesters have demanded.
Fear and defiance for families of Philippine drug war dead
Six years after four policemen burst into her Manila slum shack and shot dead her husband and teenage son, Mary Ann Bonifacio fears for her own life as she fights for justice.
As US undoes abortion rights, Chile works to enshrine them
As the United States loses a five-decade-old right to abortion, Chile -- long one of Latin America's most conservative countries -- is gearing up to enshrine the same right in its constitution.
Colorado Avalanche win Stanley Cup Final for third NHL crown
The Colorado Avalanche won their first Stanley Cup Final in 21 years on Sunday when Nathan MacKinnon scored one goal and set up another to spark a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay.
Schmidt gets call as All Blacks and Ireland hit by Covid
New Zealand's preparations for the first Test against Ireland were thrown into disarray Monday after head coach Ian Foster, two of his assistants and two players tested positive for Covid-19, with the visitors also hit by the virus.
Four dead, hundreds hurt as stands collapse in Colombia bullring
At least four people were killed and more than 300 injured on Sunday when the grandstand at a bullring in Colombia collapsed during a popular event at which members of the public face off with small bulls, officials said.
Asian markets extend rally as rate hike fears subside
Asian markets rallied again Monday, building on last week's advances and following a strong performance on Wall Street as speculation that inflation may have peaked tempered expectations about central bank interest rate hikes.
'Number one adviser': Philippine First Lady to play key role
The Philippines' new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos insists she has no interest in joining her husband's government -- but observers say she is likely to hold major sway.
Schmidt gets call as All Blacks hit by Covid ahead of Ireland Test
New Zealand's preparations for the first Test against Ireland were thrown into disarray Monday after head coach Ian Foster, two of his assistants and two players tested positive for Covid-19.
From pariah to president: Marcos Jr takes over Philippines' top job
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, whose dictator father and namesake plundered and brutalised the Philippines, has reached the end of a decades-long campaign to rehabilitate the family brand: the presidency.
Djokovic brings curtain up on Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic begins his bid to match Pete Sampras as a seven-time Wimbledon champion on Monday with British Grand Slam title winners Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu also on the Centre Court agenda.
Ailing oceans in the spotlight at major UN meet
A long-delayed UN conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicks off in Lisbon Monday, with thousands of policymakers, experts and advocates on the case.
UK bill to override N.Ireland Brexit deal back in parliament
A UK government bill proposing an overhaul to a post-Brexit deal in Northern Ireland returns to parliament on Monday, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.
Jackson completes 100-200 double at Jamaica trials
Shericka Jackson delivered on her promise to produce something special in the women's 200m with a world-leading 21.55 seconds (0.0m/s) on Sunday's final day of the Jamaican National Athletics Championships.
Zelensky to press G7 for more help as war rages
President Volodymyr Zelensky will urge world powers to step up their support for Ukraine when he addresses the G7 summit on Monday, as Kyiv reels from the first Russian strikes on the capital in weeks.
Abortion ban: one more obstacle faced by US servicewomen
Abortion bans enacted across America will be especially painful for women in the US military, one more hurdle they have to face in a man's world where sexual assault and unwanted pregnancies occur more often than in the rest of society.
In protest-hit Ecuador, shortages of key goods start to bite
Holding rotten peppers in her hands, Mariana Morales says she has been unable to open her stall at the Santa Clara market north of Ecuador's capital Quito for a week.
Ecuador warns protests could force halt to oil production
Ecuador's energy ministry warned Sunday that oil production had reached a "critical" level and could be halted entirely within 48 hours if protests and roadblocks continue in the crisis-wracked South American country.
Wolff latest to leave PGA for LIV Golf: reports
World number 77 Matthew Wolff, a 23-year-old American, is the latest player to leave the US PGA Tour for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, according to multiple reports Sunday.
Egypt tries man over murder of student who refused advances
A trial began Sunday for an Egyptian man accused of stabbing a woman to death in a public street after she rejected his advances -- a case that has sparked widespread outrage.
Eight ejected after Mariners and Angels stage MLB brawl
A Major League Baseball melee between the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners delayed Sunday's game and ended with the ejection of the manager and three players from each club.
All Blacks squad hit by Covid ahead of first Ireland Test
New Zealand's preparations for the first Test against Ireland were thrown into disarray Monday after head coach Ian Foster, his assistant John Plumtree and two players tested positive for Covid-19.
Defiant sprint darling Richardson eyes Diamond League after missing Worlds
Sha'Carri Richardson's confidence wasn't enough to carry her to a US World Championships team berth but the rising sprint star vowed her season isn't over.
Ukraine war pushes France to rethink coal power station closure
France has become the latest country to reconsider its energy options because of the war in Ukraine, announcing Sunday it was looking into reopening a recently closed coal-fired power station.
Schauffele holds off Theegala to win PGA Travelers title
Tokyo Olympic champion Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole on Sunday to win the Travelers Championship, holding off Sahith Theegala for his sixth career US PGA Tour title.
Four dead, dozens hurt as stands collapse in Colombia bullring
At least four people were killed and another 30 seriously injured on Sunday when the grandstand at a bullring in Colombia collapsed during a popular event at which members of the public face off with small bulls, officials said.
Funeral held in Brazil for slain British journalist
Grieving family and friends paid their last respects Sunday to British journalist Dom Phillips, who was murdered in the Amazon earlier this month along with an Indigenous expert.
World champ Lyles edges Knighton at US trials
World champion Noah Lyles schooled youngster Erriyon Knighton in winning the men's 200m in 19.67sec at the US athletics championships on Sunday.
South Korea's Chun In-gee wins Women's PGA Championship
Chun In-gee captured her third major title on Sunday, winning the Women's PGA Championship to claim her first major since 2016 and snap a victory drought of almost four years.
Leach glad to repay 'new' England's faith with 10-wicket haul
Jack Leach hailed England's new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum for bolstering his self-belief after taking the first 10-wicket haul of his Test career on Sunday.
Police investigate deaths of 21 teenagers at S. African tavern
At least 21 teenagers died over the weekend after a night out at a township tavern in South Africa, officials said Sunday.
Police crack down on Istanbul Pride march, detain over 200
Turkish police on Sunday broke up a banned Pride march in Istanbul, detaining more than 200 demonstrators, organisers said.