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Ukraine, Russia clash at top UN court

Ukraine, Russia clash at top UN court

Russia and Ukraine will face off at the International Court of Justice from Monday over Moscow's claim of "genocide" in eastern Ukraine as a pretext for last year's invasion.

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King Charles III heads to France for state visit

King Charles III heads to France for state visit

Charles III finally makes it across the Channel from Britain to France this week, six months after rioting and strikes forced the last-minute postponement of his first state visit as king.

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Pope to defend migrants in Marseille trip

Pope to defend migrants in Marseille trip

Calls for compassion for migrants suffering in North Africa and those attempting to reach Europe or die trying will be at the heart of Pope Francis's visit to Marseille this week.

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Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Russia Sept 18-21: foreign ministry

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Russia Sept 18-21: foreign ministry

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will begin a four-day visit to Russia for security talks on Monday, his foreign ministry said, the latest in a series of high-level visits and phone calls between the two sides.

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Theegala sweeps to maiden PGA Tour victory in California

Theegala sweeps to maiden PGA Tour victory in California

Sahith Theegala cruised to a maiden PGA Tour title on Sunday, romping to victory by two strokes at the Fortinet Championship in northern California.

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Coe eager to see Tokyo stadium filled with fans for 2025 World Championships

Coe eager to see Tokyo stadium filled with fans for 2025 World Championships

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe is looking forward to seeing Tokyo Olympic Stadium packed with fans for the 2025 World Championships, but says the sport will feel the knock-on effects of the Covid pandemic through 2028.

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World records for Duplantis, Tsegay as Diamond League concludes in Eugene

World records for Duplantis, Tsegay as Diamond League concludes in Eugene

World and Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis improved his world record with a leap of 6.23m at the Diamond League finals on Sunday, as Gudaf Tsegay shattered the women's 5,000m world record.

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Climate protesters throng New York, demand end to fossil fuels

Climate protesters throng New York, demand end to fossil fuels

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of New York on Sunday, calling for increased action against climate change ahead of the opening of the UN General Assembly.

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'Not the prettiest', but England pleased with bonus-point win over Japan

'Not the prettiest', but England pleased with bonus-point win over Japan

England coach Steve Borthwick said he was "really pleased" that his side bagged a bonus point in their 34-12 World Cup victory over Japan in Nice on Sunday.

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Fiji light up World Cup, South Africa cruise and England grind out win

Fiji light up World Cup, South Africa cruise and England grind out win

Fiji produced the upset the Rugby World Cup needed on Sunday beating Australia to end almost seven decades of rugby pain at their hands while the 2019 finalists South Africa and England made it two wins from two.

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