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Colorado mass shooter stopped by 'heroic' people inside club: police

Colorado mass shooter stopped by 'heroic' people inside club: police

The gunman who opened fire inside an LGBTQ Colorado nightclub, killing at least five people, was stopped by two "heroic" people inside the club, police told a press conference Sunday.

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France squad caught napping by Benzema withdrawal

France squad caught napping by Benzema withdrawal

Defender Ibrahima Konate admitted Sunday that the France squad were tucked up in bed when news broke during the night that Karim Benzema had been forced to pull out of the World Cup with a thigh injury and so only found out in the morning.

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Pakistan's transgender activists seek rights and protection

Pakistan's transgender activists seek rights and protection

Hundreds of transgender activists and their supporters protested in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi Sunday to campaign for equal rights and raise awareness of discrimination against the community.

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Kazakhstan holds presidential elections after turbulent year

Kazakhstan holds presidential elections after turbulent year

Kazakhs on Sunday voted in presidential elections expected to cement incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power, months after deadly unrest spurred a historic shift in the Central Asian country.

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McIlroy wins Race to Dubai as Rahm takes DP World title

McIlroy wins Race to Dubai as Rahm takes DP World title

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cemented his place as the European number one by winning the Race to Dubai for the fourth time in his career on Sunday with Spain's Jon Rahm sealing a third DP World Tour Championship.

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Bale hopes to inspire next Wales generation at World Cup

Bale hopes to inspire next Wales generation at World Cup

Gareth Bale says he's ready for a rough ride from the United States as he prepares for the "incredible" challenge of leading Wales into their World Cup game since 1958 on Monday.

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US envoy urges Chinese cooperation on emissions cuts

US envoy urges Chinese cooperation on emissions cuts

US climate envoy John Kerry called on Beijing Sunday to "accelerate progress together" on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, following a meeting with his Chinese counterpart at COP27 in Egypt.

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Verstappen wins season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Vettel retires with a point

Verstappen wins season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Vettel retires with a point

Two-time world champion Max Verstappen claimed a record-extending 15th win this year with a "sublime" performance for Red Bull in Sunday’s tight and strategic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel headed into retirement with a point.

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Heading to a 'Bedouin tent' stadium for an unprecedented World Cup

Heading to a 'Bedouin tent' stadium for an unprecedented World Cup

Tens of thousands of people streamed Sunday towards a spectacular stadium in the shape of a traditional Bedouin tent for the kickoff of the first World Cup held in the Arab world.

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Penaud double takes France to 'confidence-boosting' win over Japan

Penaud double takes France to 'confidence-boosting' win over Japan

France captain Charles Ollivon said Sunday's 35-17 Autumn Nations Series victory over Japan helps "grow confidence" as they continued their winning run before next year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.

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