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Nine killed in Ukraine as it trades fire with Russia overnight

Nine killed in Ukraine as it trades fire with Russia overnight

Russian strikes killed at least nine people in Ukraine overnight to Sunday, officials said, as Kyiv and Moscow traded fire amid an ongoing major prisoner swap.

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Timberwolves silence Thunder to tighten NBA playoff series

Timberwolves silence Thunder to tighten NBA playoff series

Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed Oklahoma City 143-101 on Saturday to tighten their NBA playoff series.

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Chinese 12-year-old Yu Zidi set for world stage after stunning swims

Chinese 12-year-old Yu Zidi set for world stage after stunning swims

Chinese 12-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi could be the brightest young star at this year's world championships after producing a string of eye-popping performances this week.

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Three killed in Kyiv region as Russia, Ukraine trade drone fire

Three killed in Kyiv region as Russia, Ukraine trade drone fire

Russian strikes killed three people in the Kyiv region overnight, a Ukrainian official said Sunday, as the two countries fired drones towards each other's capitals.

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T-Wolves silence Thunder to tighten NBA playoff series

T-Wolves silence Thunder to tighten NBA playoff series

Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed Oklahoma City 143-101 on Saturday to tighten their NBA playoff series.

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'It's in our blood': how Vietnam adopted the Latin alphabet

'It's in our blood': how Vietnam adopted the Latin alphabet

At a calligraphy class in Hanoi, Hoang Thi Thanh Huyen slides her brush across the page to form the letters and tonal marks of Vietnam's unique modern script, in part a legacy of French colonial rule.

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In India's congested cities, delivery apps cash in

In India's congested cities, delivery apps cash in

In India's sprawling financial hub of Mumbai armies of "dabbawalas" have for decades crisscrossed the city by foot and bicycle, delivering home-cooked food to office workers who are keen to avoid the searing heat and traffic-snarled streets.

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Messi and Miami fight back for 3-3 draw at Philadelphia

Messi and Miami fight back for 3-3 draw at Philadelphia

Inter Miami fought back from 3-1 down to grab a 3-3 draw at MLS Eastern Conference leaders the Philadelphia Union on Saturday thanks to a stoppage-time leveller from substitute Telasco Segovia.

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Russia, Ukraine trade drone fire at capitals amid prisoner swap

Russia, Ukraine trade drone fire at capitals amid prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine fired drones towards each other's capitals Sunday, even as Kyiv and Moscow carry out the biggest prisoner swap since the start of Moscow's invasion.

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Chiefs grab Super Rugby top spot with record-breaking Moana romp

Chiefs grab Super Rugby top spot with record-breaking Moana romp

Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan urged his rampant side to "stay grounded" after an 85-7 trouncing of Moana Pasifika put them top of the Super Rugby standings with one round to play.

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