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Erased identity: Post-war adoptee seeks German roots

Erased identity: Post-war adoptee seeks German roots

Claudine Spire pointed to a group of toddlers in a black-and-white photo. "I thought I recognised myself," she said, indicating a girl with curly hair and a short coat. But it was not her.

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Struggling Sevilla sack Garcia Pimienta

Struggling Sevilla sack Garcia Pimienta

Sevilla sacked coach Francisco Garcia Pimienta on Sunday after a fourth consecutive La Liga defeat.

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Japan qualify for BJK Cup finals with win over Canada

Japan qualify for BJK Cup finals with win over Canada

Japan became the seventh team to book their place at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals when they came from behind to beat Canada 2-1 in Tokyo on Sunday.

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Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions

Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions

Iran's foreign ministry said Sunday that talks with the United States slated for next weekend will remain "indirect" with Omani mediation, and focused solely on the nuclear issue and lifting of sanctions.

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Members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party approve plan to disband

Members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party approve plan to disband

Members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party voted on Sunday to move forward with plans to dissolve the party as its leaders first proposed in February, the party's chair said.

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Russian strike on city centre in Ukraine's Sumy kills 21

Russian strike on city centre in Ukraine's Sumy kills 21

A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 21 people and wounded 83 on Palm Sunday, Kyiv said, in another deadly attack on civilians that came after a top US official travelled to Russia.

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Green Day, Charli XCX and... Bernie Sanders helm Coachella day two

Green Day, Charli XCX and... Bernie Sanders helm Coachella day two

Coachella fans rocked out on Saturday to pop-punk headliner Green Day following a blockbuster cameo from US senator Bernie Sanders, who had the massive crowd roaring as he urged against political apathy.

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Hirpa and Biwott triumph at Paris Marathon

Hirpa and Biwott triumph at Paris Marathon

Ethiopian runner Bedatu Hirpa won a thrilling women's Paris Marathon on Sunday while Kenyan Benard Biwott romped to a comfortable victory in the men's event.

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China's Xi courts Southeast Asia as Trump tariffs bite

China's Xi courts Southeast Asia as Trump tariffs bite

Chinese President Xi Jinping will kick off a five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour on Monday as Beijing seeks to tighten regional trade ties and offset the impact of huge tariffs unleashed by his US counterpart Donald Trump.

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Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies assault

Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies assault

An Israeli air strike early Sunday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, as the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas "command and control centre" operating from within the facility.

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