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Protests across China as anger mounts over zero-Covid policy

Protests across China as anger mounts over zero-Covid policy

Angry crowds took to the streets in Shanghai early on Sunday, and videos on social media showed protests in other cities across China, as public opposition to the government's hardline zero-Covid policy mounts.

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'Forgotten' Afghan stories highlighted in two new films from Netflix, Nat Geo

'Forgotten' Afghan stories highlighted in two new films from Netflix, Nat Geo

The world's focus has shifted to the war in Ukraine, but two major new documentaries aim to throw the spotlight back on Afghanistan, and the people left behind by the United States' rapid withdrawal last year.

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James shines as Lakers beat Spurs again, Suns edge Jazz

James shines as Lakers beat Spurs again, Suns edge Jazz

LeBron James scored a season-high 39 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures Saturday as the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in two days on Saturday, 143-138.

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Mexico president to 'show muscle' at big political rally

Mexico president to 'show muscle' at big political rally

Supporters of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador are expected to flood the streets of Mexico City on Sunday in a major show of political strength by the left-wing populist.

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Rescuers search for missing after landslide on Italian island kills one

Rescuers search for missing after landslide on Italian island kills one

Italian rescuers were searching for a dozen missing people on the southern island of Ischia on Sunday after a landslide killed at least one person, as the government scheduled an emergency meeting.

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Kim vows North Korea to have world's most powerful nuclear force

Kim vows North Korea to have world's most powerful nuclear force

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country aimed to have the world's most powerful nuclear force as he celebrated the launch of its newest intercontinental ballistic missile at a ceremony with his young daughter, state media reported Sunday.

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Brazil school shooting toll rises to four after teacher death

Brazil school shooting toll rises to four after teacher death

The death toll from a twin school shooting in Brazil rose to four on Saturday after a teacher wounded in the attack by a 16-year-old shooter wearing Nazi symbols died from her injuries, officials said.

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Scaloni calls for calm after Messi magic at World Cup

Scaloni calls for calm after Messi magic at World Cup

Lionel Scaloni pleaded with Argentines to show calm after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive with the first goal in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.

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Springboks hail 'special' Twickenham triumph as Jones defends record

Springboks hail 'special' Twickenham triumph as Jones defends record

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi hailed a "very special" success at Twickenham as England coach Eddie Jones defended his credentials after the world champions ended 2022 with a dominant 27-13 win on Saturday.

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Kilde starts downhill title defence with win at Lake Louise

Kilde starts downhill title defence with win at Lake Louise

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde started his World Cup downhill title defence in perfect style with an impressive victory in the opening speed event of the season at Lake Louise on Saturday.

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