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Police made 1,314 arrests in France's protests: government

Police made 1,314 arrests in France's protests: government

Police arrested 1,314 people in weekend protests across France, the interior ministry said Sunday, adding that 53 officers were hurt in clashes.

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UK PM calls for 'honest discussion' about EU free movement

UK PM calls for 'honest discussion' about EU free movement

UK leader Andy Burnham indicated he was open to readopting the European Union's free movement rules as part of Britain's future relationship with the bloc, said a report published Sunday.

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Catlin to make Masters debut after cruising to Hong Kong win

Catlin to make Masters debut after cruising to Hong Kong win

The American John Catlin won the Hong Kong Open on Sunday by a dominant five shots and will play at the Masters for the first time.

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Far-right leader Le Pen kicks off tilt at French presidency amid nationwide protests

Far-right leader Le Pen kicks off tilt at French presidency amid nationwide protests

Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron in elections in six months, was to give her first campaign speech on Sunday, a day after protests sweeping the country again flared into violence.

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Katsuragawa hails 'greatest moment' with South Korea win

Katsuragawa hails 'greatest moment' with South Korea win

Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa won the DP World Tour's Genesis Championship in South Korea by two strokes on Sunday and said it was "the greatest moment" of his life.

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Naomi Osaka could quit tennis if daughter asks her to

Naomi Osaka could quit tennis if daughter asks her to

Former world number one Naomi Osaka cast doubt on her future Sunday saying she would consider quitting tennis if her three-year-old daughter asked her to.

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Japan's Yoshida wins first LPGA Tour title with South Korea win

Japan's Yoshida wins first LPGA Tour title with South Korea win

Japan's Yuri Yoshida captured her first LPGA Tour title on Sunday with a nervy one-shot victory at the Ladies Championship in South Korea.

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Last MotoGP race at Phillip Island cancelled due to weather in Marquez setback

Last MotoGP race at Phillip Island cancelled due to weather in Marquez setback

Marc Marquez was denied the chance Sunday to stretch his world championship lead over injured Jorge Martin with the last Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island cancelled due to treacherous conditions.

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Comeback kings Brewers down Rays to take 2-0 World Series lead

Comeback kings Brewers down Rays to take 2-0 World Series lead

The Milwaukee Brewers staged another trademark comeback to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven World Series on Saturday.

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Sri Lanka seeks faster green energy shift after oil shocks

Sri Lanka seeks faster green energy shift after oil shocks

Sri Lanka is determined to accelerate its transition to renewable energy spurred by soaring oil prices, but faces major constraints, its energy minister told AFP.

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