Germany's Scholz weathers shocks in turbulent first year
A war in his backyard, galloping economic crisis, and unhappy partners at home and abroad -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has weathered unprecedented shocks in his first year, while struggling to make a mark on the global stage.
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Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fired from enclave
The Israeli air force said it had carried out overnight air strikes against sites of the Islamist movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip after a rocket was fired from the Palestinian enclave towards Israeli territory.
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Ukraine war strips shine off Merkel legacy
Angela Merkel left the German chancellery on December 8, 2021 at the height of her global stature. Twelve months on, it is hard to find a more precipitous drop in popularity and prestige in modern European politics.
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Brazil sweat on Neymar return ahead of South Korea World Cup clash
Brazil head into Monday's World Cup last-16 tie against South Korea preoccupied by the health of the great Pele and with coach Tite wondering whether to recall the Selecao's current number 10 Neymar after an ankle injury.
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Opec+ likely to maintain oil output levels
Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia look set to maintain their current output levels at a meeting Sunday, ahead of fresh sanctions against Moscow coming into force.
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Pragmatic style pays off for Van Gaal's Netherlands
Louis van Gaal's Netherlands have been repeatedly criticised for being "too boring" but a clinical counter-attacking display on Saturday saw them pick off the United States to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
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Tireless Modric leading by example at World Cup as Croatia face Japan
Croatia's squad features only a few of the players which led them to the World Cup final in 2018, runners-up to France, but Luka Modric is defying time to be one of those few constants.
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France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into last eight
France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal.
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Drought in Peru Andes proves fatal for alpacas, potato crops
A drought in the Peruvian Andes has ravaged alpaca flocks and withered potato crops, forcing the government to declare a state of emergency on Saturday for 60 days in more than 100 districts.
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Fury dominates Chisora to retain WBC heavyweight title and eyes Usyk
Tyson Fury retained his World Boxing Council heavyweight title with a decisive stoppage win over British rival Derek Chisora on Saturday before setting his sights on a blockbuster unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk.
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