Political foes Iran, US ready for World Cup battle
Twenty-four years after their first World Cup meeting billed as the "Mother of all football matches", Iran and the United States face off in a politically-charged showdown on Tuesday with a place in the knockout rounds up for grabs.
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World Cup riots in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium
Police used water cannon and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters who brought havoc to the centre of Brussels on Sunday following Morocco's shock 2-0 World Cup win over Belgium in Qatar.
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Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov achieve childhood dream with first Davis Cup title
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov fulfilled a childhood dream on Sunday as they sealed tennis history for Canada with a first Davis Cup title by beating Australia 2-0 in Malaga.
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Greece opens abuse, fraud probe into famed charity
Greece has opened a probe into one of the country's best-known child charities after numerous claims of alleged abuse and financial mismanagement, a justice ministry source told AFP on Sunday.
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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 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 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
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 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
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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