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40 Burundi rebels killed in east DR Congo

40 Burundi rebels killed in east DR Congo

Forty Burundian rebels have been killed in a joint offensive by the militaries of Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi in eastern DRC, a Congolese army spokesman said on Sunday.

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Scotland coach Townsend salutes Weir's 'huge legacy'

Scotland coach Townsend salutes Weir's 'huge legacy'

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has paid tribute to the "huge legacy" left by Doddie Weir following his former team-mate's death from Motor Neurone Disease.

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Mitchell Duke, journeyman World Cup goal hero spearheading Australia

Mitchell Duke, journeyman World Cup goal hero spearheading Australia

Mitchell Duke wouldn't be high on anyone's list of World Cup stars but the journeyman forward is pivotal to Australia's hopes of reaching the last 16 for only the second time.

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Cuba holds local elections as opposition deplores pressure

Cuba holds local elections as opposition deplores pressure

Cubans are voting Sunday in municipal elections amid a grave economic crisis that could weaken turnout and with the opposition charging its candidates are under unfair pressure.

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Belgium played with 'fear of losing', admits Martinez

Belgium played with 'fear of losing', admits Martinez

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said his players were weighed down by a "fear of losing" in their shock World Cup defeat by Morocco on Sunday.

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Neville urges Glazers to 'engage' with fans over any Man Utd sale

Neville urges Glazers to 'engage' with fans over any Man Utd sale

Gary Neville has called on the Glazer family to ensure a "more pleasant exit" from Old Trafford should they sell Manchester United by engaging with the club's supporters over potential new owners.

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Shiffrin in pole position in Killington

Shiffrin in pole position in Killington

Mikaela Shiffrin put herself in prime position for victory at the World Cup slalom at Killington after posting the fastest time in the first run on Sunday.

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Mexican president masses supporters to show political 'muscle'

Mexican president masses supporters to show political 'muscle'

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and thousands of supporters took to the streets of the capital Sunday for a march seen as a show of political strength by the left-wing populist.

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'We can do anything', says Morocco's Regragui after Belgium win

'We can do anything', says Morocco's Regragui after Belgium win

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said his team "can do anything" at the World Cup after their surprise 2-0 victory over Belgium on Sunday.

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Canada beat Australia to win first Davis Cup title

Canada beat Australia to win first Davis Cup title

Felix Auger-Aliassime sealed tennis history for Canada as they won their first Davis Cup title by beating Australia 2-0 in Sunday's final in Malaga.

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