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Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists found guilty of inciting subversion

Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, chases Asian Games history

Indian captain 'scapegoat' in Britain's Russia shadow fleet case, wife says

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of inciting subversion

Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge

Rosenior seeks to match Paris FC's capital ambition as Ligue 1 returns

Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trick

Inter set for Serie A title defence as Milan get Amorim reboot

Pogacar favourite for Vuelta with Grand Tour treble in sight

'Greatest' Springboks face All Blacks in clash of juggernauts

Bangladesh coach Simmons wary of Australia backlash in second Test

William and Harry: Britain's warring royal brothers

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists to receive national security verdict

UN holds second informal poll for next leader

The 12 candidates in France's presidential election

France on Sunday voted in the first round of a presidential election with Emmanuel Macron seeking a new term in the face of a challenge from the far right.

Voting starts as Macron seeks new term in tight French election

France voted on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election projected to produce a run-off rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that will be far tighter than their duel five years ago.

Greece softens 'tough' migration policy for Ukrainians

For more than two years, Greece's conservative government has prided itself on enforcing a "tough but fair" policy towards thousands of asylum seekers trying to cross the EU's southeastern border.

Woods's challenge fades, Scheffler in command at Masters

Tiger Woods's hopes of a victorious return from career-threatening injuries evaporated on Augusta National's greens on Saturday while Scottie Scheffler seized a three-stroke Masters lead.

Shehbaz Sharif steps out of the shadows to lead Pakistan

Shehbaz Sharif, expected to become Pakistan's new prime minister Monday after leading the opposition alliance that ousted Imran Khan, is a tough administrator with a penchant for quoting revolutionary poetry.

Civilians flee east Ukraine as Kyiv readies for 'big battles'

Ukraine is preparing for "big battles" against Moscow's forces in the east of the country, officials in Kyiv said, as thousands of civilians flee in fear of an imminent Russian offensive.

Macron seeks new term in tight French vote

France on Sunday votes in the first round of presidential elections projected to produce a run-off rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that will be far tighter than their duel five years ago.

Finland gears up for historic NATO decision

Finland is preparing for a potentially historic decision "before midsummer" on whether to apply to join NATO as a deterrent against Russian aggression.

Iraqis clean up river as first green projects take root

Garbage clogs the banks of Iraq's Tigris River in Baghdad but an army of young volunteers is cleaning it, a rare environmental project in the war-battered country.