Messi echoes Maradona as Argentina win World Cup
Lionel Messi saved his best for last on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on his World Cup career by finally landing the one major title that has eluded him.
Read moreNBA fines Horford for elbow to groin against Germany's Wagner
Boston Celtics center Al Horford was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for delivering an elbow to the groin of Orlando rival Moritz Wagner.
Read more19 killed as oil tanker catches fire in Afghanistan's Salang pass
An oil tanker overturned and caught fire in Afghanistan's high-altitude Salang pass, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens, officials said on Sunday.
Read moreKey moments from the World Cup final
Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling World Cup final finished 3-3 after extra time in Qatar on Sunday.
Read moreMessi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.
Read moreArgentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time on Sunday.
Read moreDraft UN nature deal calls to protect 30% of planet by 2030
A UN nature deal proposed Sunday calls to protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030 and asks rich countries to stump up $30 billion in yearly aid for developing nations to save their ecosystems.
Read moreUkraine Jews mark 'Festival of Lights' amid blackouts
War-weary Ukrainian Jews gathered on Sunday for prayer and candle-lighting ceremonies to kick off Hannukah, the so-called Festival of Lights, vowing to overcome blackouts caused by persistent Russian bombardment.
Read moreS.Africa's ruling party votes in tightening race for new leader
Voting to elect a new leader of South Africa's ruling party started late Sunday, with the race tightening between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his former health minister Zweli Mkhize amid warnings against "divisive" vote buying.
Read moreTunisia uncertainty after poll snub, calls for president to quit
Tunisia plunged into political uncertainty Sunday after voters overwhelming snubbed elections for a neutered parliament, as the main opposition alliance called on President Kais Saied to "leave immediately".
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