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Afghan Taliban govt says to attend next round of UN talks in Doha

Afghan Taliban govt says to attend next round of UN talks in Doha

Taliban authorities will attend the third round of United Nations-hosted talks on Afghanistan in the Qatari capital, a government spokesman said on Sunday, after snubbing an invitation to the previous round.

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Mbappe rules out representing France at Olympics 

Mbappe rules out representing France at Olympics 

France captain Kylian Mbappe on Sunday admitted that he will not represent his country at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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Rare day of relative calm as Gaza sees 'tactical pause' for aid

Rare day of relative calm as Gaza sees 'tactical pause' for aid

Gaza saw its first day of relative calm in months Sunday, after Israel's military said it would "pause" fighting daily around a southern route to facilitate aid flows, following repeated UN warnings of famine in the Palestinian territory.

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Koeman says Dutch 'lucky' to get away with missed chances

Koeman says Dutch 'lucky' to get away with missed chances

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman admitted on Sunday his side were "lucky" to not be punished for a raft of missed chances in their 2-1 win over Poland at Euro 2024.

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Ireland recover to set Pakistan target of 107 to win in Florida

Ireland recover to set Pakistan target of 107 to win in Florida

T20 World Cup cricket was finally played in Florida on Sunday, at the fourth attempt, with Pakistan restricting Ireland to 106-9 in the final game in Group A.

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'I'm against extremes and divisive ideas', says Mbappe

'I'm against extremes and divisive ideas', says Mbappe

France superstar and captain Kylian Mbappe on Sunday declared himself "against extremes and divisive ideas" when asked about crucial upcoming legislative elections in the country.

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Serbia could mine lithium as early as 2028: FT

Serbia could mine lithium as early as 2028: FT

President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia could exploit lithium as early as 2028 following new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the EU over the controversial project, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

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Grand welcome for China's Li in Canberra ahead of tricky talks

Grand welcome for China's Li in Canberra ahead of tricky talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will receive a grand ceremonial welcome at Australia's parliament on Monday, the prelude to thorny talks expected to raise recent military confrontations and rising regional tensions.

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Sparkling Plenty arrives late to land French Oaks

Sparkling Plenty arrives late to land French Oaks

Sparkling Plenty produced a late flourish to snatch the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) by a mere head at Chantilly on Sunday.

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Raducanu beaten by Boulter in all British semi at Nottingham

Raducanu beaten by Boulter in all British semi at Nottingham

Former US open champion Emma Raducanu lost to title-holder Katie Boulter in a semi-final at the WTA Nottingham Open on Sunday.

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