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Singapore to repeal colonial-era law against gay sex: PM
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced Sunday the country will repeal a colonial-era law criminalising gay sex, though he maintained that the government will continue to "uphold" marriage as between a man and a woman.
Bagnaia makes it three in a row, Quartararo extends overall lead
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia maintained his magnificent run of form winning the Austrian MotoGP on Sunday for his third successive victory although series leader Fabio Quartararo limited the damage.
First Lady Jill Biden tests negative for Covid: W.House
US First Lady Jill Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 twice and will come out of isolation Sunday, the White House said.
Rejecting 'sportswashing' claims, Saudi minister eyes Olympics
Saudi Arabia sees hosting an Olympics as its "ultimate goal" in a growing sports portfolio, its sports minister told AFP, while rejecting criticism of the kingdom over its rights record.
McKeon and O'Callaghan shine but USA wins 'Duel in the Pool'
World champion Mollie O'Callaghan was untouchable in the 100-metre freestyle and Emma McKeon too hot over the 100-metre butterfly, but it was not enough to prevent the United States edging Australia to claim another "Duel in the Pool" crown on Sunday.
Ten Hag should drop Ronaldo and Rashford for Liverpool clash: Rooney
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag can boost his hopes of securing his first Premier League point against Liverpool on Monday if he dropped Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford Red Devils legend Wayne Rooney writes in the Sunday Times.
Death toll in Somalia hotel siege climbs to 21
The death toll from a devastating 30-hour siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists at a hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu has climbed to 21, Health Minister Ali Haji Adan said Sunday, as anxious citizens awaited news.
Italy's Acerenza puts frustrations behind him to strike Euro gold
Italy's Domenico Acerenza rammed home the hosts' dominance in the European Swimming Championships by winning the 10 kilometres Open Water title on Sunday a day after his hopes of victory in the 25km race were dashed by the weather.
Japan PM tests positive for Covid-19, symptoms mild
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said Sunday, a week before the leader was expected to attend an African development conference in Tunisia.
South Korea's tearful Ok dedicates breakthrough win to dad
Rising home star Ok Tae-hoon won for the first time in his professional career as he held his nerve to triumph in the $1.5 million International Series Korea on Sunday.
Japan mulls long-range missile upgrades due to China threat: report
Japan is considering the deployment of more than 1,000 long-range cruise missiles to increase its ability to counter growing regional threats from China, local newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Sunday.
Somalis anxiously await news of loved ones as hotel siege ends
Somalis anxiously waited to know the fate of their missing relatives on Sunday as emergency workers attempted to clear debris after a deadly 30-hour siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu.
'Close shave!' How De Gaulle escaped assassin's bullets 60 years ago
August 22, 1962: French President Charles de Gaulle and his wife are being whisked by car through the Paris suburb of Petit-Clamart for a flight back to their country home, when a man on the side of the road waves a newspaper.
Uneasy Momota eyes third badminton world title in Tokyo
Struggling former badminton world number one Kento Momota said Sunday that he still feels "a lot of unease" as he bids to reclaim his world title next week in Tokyo.
Warner to revive BBL career with Sydney Thunder
Big-hitting Australian batsman David Warner Sunday signed a two-year deal with Sydney Thunder, ending a nine-year absence from the Big Bash League.
Newgarden charges into second in IndyCar chase with win
Josef Newgarden won his third consecutive IndyCar Bommarito 500 on Saturday, climbing to second in the season-points chase after waiting through a rain delay and holding off rookie David Malukas.
Art market pushes on with rocky crypto romance
The closest most people get to owning a world-famous artwork is to buy a cheap poster from a gallery, but art dealers are determined to harness technology to draw in new collectors.
J Lo and Ben Affleck hold lavish estate wedding
Celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot Saturday -- for the second time in just over a month -- in a lavish ceremony at the "Good Will Hunting" star's estate, US media reported.
Dominican unbeatens Garcia, Puello take WBA world titles
Unbeaten Dominicans Hector Garcia and Alberto Puello won World Boxing Association titles on Saturday in championship bouts at Hollywood, Florida.
Tsitsipas beats Medvedev to book Cincy final clash with Coric
Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev committed 11 double-faults in falling to Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (8/6), 3-6, 6-3 in Sunday's semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters.
Usyk shatters Joshua by split decision in heavyweight rematch
Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk won his rematch against Anthony Joshua by split decision in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to set up a potential unification bout with Britain's Tyson Fury.
Unbeaten Garcia takes WBA super featherweight crown
Unbeaten Dominican Hector Garcia took the World Boxing Association super featherweight world title on Saturday with a unanimous decision over Venezuela's Roger Gutierrez.
'I should have won' - Joshua tearful over Usyk near-miss
A tearful Anthony Joshua rued his second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk after the supremely talented Ukrainian fought back to retain his world heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
Coric beats Norrie for Cincinnati finals berth
Borna Coric returned to an ATP Masters final for the first time in four years on Saturday as the Croat defeated Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4 in Cincinnati.
Rat race: What rodent drivers can teach us about mental health
The girls can't hide their excitement as they're brought out to the racing arena.
On track: Cairo metro employs Egypt's first women train drivers
As it prepares to expand to serve a population now exceeding 20 million, the Cairo metro has recruited Egypt's first female train drivers, a novelty in a country where few women have formal jobs.
In normally tranquil New York town, shock over Rushdie attack persists
When Emily Sack saw a young man leap at Salman Rushdie on the stage of a cultural center in western New York state, it happened so suddenly that she barely realized she was witnessing an attack on the author's life.
Garcia makes Cincinnati history despite rain delays
French qualifier Caroline Garcia survived two rain breaks and advanced to the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Masters final on Saturday by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 4-6, 6-1.
Usyk beats Joshua by split decision in heavyweight title fight
Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk won his rematch against Anthony Joshua by split decision to retain his world heavyweight titles in just his fourth fight in the division in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Somali forces end jihadist hotel siege: security commander
Somali forces have ended a deadly siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu that lasted about 30 hours, a security commander told AFP around midnight Saturday.
Cantlay edges clear at BMW Championship
Defending champion Patrick Cantlay fired a six under-par 65 to open up a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour's BMW Championship in Delaware on Saturday.
Sensational Modric strike helps Real Madrid see off Celta
A stunning strike by Luka Modric helped Real Madrid on their way to a 4-1 victory away to Celta Vigo on Saturday as the reigning Spanish champions made it two wins from two in La Liga this season.