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Shakira cancels Lima concert after being hospitalized

Shakira cancels Lima concert after being hospitalized

Shakira has cancelled her concert in Peru's capital on Sunday after being hospitalized with abdominal pain, a setback that comes days after she launched her first worldwide tour in seven years.

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Fonseca captures Argentina Open title in landmark moment

Fonseca captures Argentina Open title in landmark moment

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca became the 10th youngest champion in ATP Tour history when he swept past home hope Francisco Cerundolo in the final of the Argentina Open on Sunday.

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Storms in eastern US claim nine lives: officials

Storms in eastern US claim nine lives: officials

At least nine people have died in the eastern United States, including eight in Kentucky, as powerful storms brought flooding and exceptionally powerful winds, downing trees and cutting power, local officials announced Sunday.

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'Conclave' and 'Brutalist' share BAFTA honours

'Conclave' and 'Brutalist' share BAFTA honours

Papal thriller "Conclave" and immigrant epic "The Brutalist" on Sunday emerged neck-and-neck at the BAFTA awards with each film picking up four coveted gongs.

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Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after Rubio visit

Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after Rubio visit

Israel's security cabinet was set to discuss on Monday the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front on their approach to Hamas and Iran.

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Hezbollah chief says Lebanon must ensure Israeli withdrawal

Hezbollah chief says Lebanon must ensure Israeli withdrawal

Hezbollah's chief said Sunday it was the government's responsibility to ensure the Israeli army withdraws from Lebanon by a looming ceasefire deadline, as Israel carried out air strikes in the country.

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M23 seize key city as fears of DR Congo breakup mount

M23 seize key city as fears of DR Congo breakup mount

Columns of M23 fighters allied with Rwandan troops on Sunday entered the centre of another key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the African Union highlighted growing fears that the strife-torn country could break up.

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Bellingham 'disrespectful' for red card outburst, says Barcelona coach Flick

Bellingham 'disrespectful' for red card outburst, says Barcelona coach Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick accused Jude Bellingham of being "disrespectful" after the Real Madrid star was sent-off in the 1-1 La Liga draw with Osasuna.

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'Welcome to my world', Postecoglou tells injury-ravaged Man Utd

'Welcome to my world', Postecoglou tells injury-ravaged Man Utd

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said he could sympathise with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's injury problems after beating the Red Devils 1-0 on Sunday.

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French driver Fourmaux fined for swearing at Rally Sweden

French driver Fourmaux fined for swearing at Rally Sweden

French driver Adrien Fourmaux fell victim to the controversial crackdown on swearing in motorsport on Sunday when he was fined 10,000 euros for a foul-mouthed outburst at Rally Sweden.

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