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Nine dead and 47 wounded in attack on south Somalia hotel

Nine dead and 47 wounded in attack on south Somalia hotel

Nine people were killed and 47 wounded Sunday in an attack on a hotel in Kismayo, southern Somalia, claimed by the Al-Shabaab Islamist group, the region's security minister said.

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Roslyn weakens to tropical storm after Mexico landfall

Roslyn weakens to tropical storm after Mexico landfall

Hurricane Roslyn weakened rapidly Sunday after making landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, nonetheless leaving damage from high winds, landslides and flooding.

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Ukraine dismisses Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims as 'lies'

Ukraine dismisses Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims as 'lies'

Ukraine on Sunday denounced as dangerous lies suggestions from Russia that it was preparing to use a "dirty bomb".

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Slovenia heads for runoff vote as conservatives win first round

Slovenia heads for runoff vote as conservatives win first round

Slovenia's conservative candidate Anze Logar was headed for a first-round victory in Sunday's close presidential election, but will face his centre-left rival in a runoff, partial results suggested.

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Holders New York down Montreal in MLS Cup playoffs

Holders New York down Montreal in MLS Cup playoffs

Reigning MLS Cup champions New York City FC produced a clinical masterclass to reach the Eastern Conference playoff finals with a 3-1 victory over CF Montreal on Sunday.

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'Black Adam' rocks to top of N.America box office

'Black Adam' rocks to top of N.America box office

Warner Bros.' new film "Black Adam" blew away all competition this weekend, leading the North American box office with an estimated take of $67 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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New Italy PM Meloni to meet Macron in Rome

New Italy PM Meloni to meet Macron in Rome

Italy's new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will take her first steps on the international stage in a meeting later on Sunday with French President Emmanuel Macron, hours after she formally took office.

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Conte claims Spurs can't stand the schedule as Newcastle move into top four

Conte claims Spurs can't stand the schedule as Newcastle move into top four

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte claimed he does not have the strength in depth to compete for the Premier League title after Newcastle's 2-1 win ended Spurs' perfect home record this season on Sunday.

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Lazio end Atalanta's unbeaten record to close in on leaders Napoli

Lazio end Atalanta's unbeaten record to close in on leaders Napoli

Lazio moved to within two points of Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday with a 2-0 win at Atalanta which ended their opponents' unbeaten record in Italy's top flight.

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Lazio end Atalanta's unbeaten record to move into top four

Lazio end Atalanta's unbeaten record to move into top four

Lazio moved into the top four of Serie A on Sunday with a 2-0 win at Atalanta which ended their opponents' unbeaten record in Italy's top flight.

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