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Philippines accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' actions in high seas medivac

Philippines accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' actions in high seas medivac

As two Philippine vessels meet on the high seas to transfer a sick Filipino soldier, China Coast Guard boats shadow, block and bump them, according to video released by the Philippine Coast Guard on Friday.

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UK's Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day ceremony early

UK's Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day ceremony early

UK leader Rishi Sunak apologised on Friday for leaving the D-Day anniversary commemorations in northern France early to conduct a television interview during Britain's general election campaign.

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Sri Lanka complain to ICC over 'different treatment' at World Cup

Sri Lanka complain to ICC over 'different treatment' at World Cup

Sri Lanka said Friday they have complained to the International Cricket Council over their T20 World Cup team's treatment and conditions in co-host the United States.

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'It's a mess!': China World Cup hopes left on knife edge

'It's a mess!': China World Cup hopes left on knife edge

Chinese football fans and pundits were left with a familiar sinking feeling Friday after a disappointing home draw with Thailand left their country's World Cup hopes on a knife edge.

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Italy riled up by stamp honouring Fascist football pioneer

Italy riled up by stamp honouring Fascist football pioneer

The decision to honour the founder of the AS Roma football club on a postage stamp has caused a furore in Italy due to his Fascist past.

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Porzingis shines for Celtics on return from injury layoff

Porzingis shines for Celtics on return from injury layoff

Kristaps Porzingis made his first NBA Finals game a night to remember Thursday, following a 38-day layoff that saw him miss much of the Boston Celtics' run to the title showdown with Dallas.

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Italian opera celebrated in Verona's 'magical' Arena

Italian opera celebrated in Verona's 'magical' Arena

Verona's ancient Roman Arena will host a star-studded classical concert Friday to celebrate the addition of Italian opera singing to UNESCO's list of intangible global heritage.

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Deadly landmines pose hidden threat in Libyan capital

Deadly landmines pose hidden threat in Libyan capital

Hundreds of deadly landmines and unexploded ordnance still litter parts of Libya after years of fighting, posing a constant danger to civilians, especially children, long after the conflict.

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Irish, Czechs hold EU vote after Dutch far-right gains

Irish, Czechs hold EU vote after Dutch far-right gains

Voters in Ireland and the Czech Republic go to the polls Friday on the second day of marathon EU elections, after the Netherlands kicked off the ballot with a strong showing by the far right.

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Celtics overpower Mavericks 107-89 in game one of NBA Finals

Celtics overpower Mavericks 107-89 in game one of NBA Finals

Kristaps Porzingis dazzled in his return from injury and the Boston Celtics dominated on both ends of the floor to beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in game one of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

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