Residents of Israeli town stunned by Hamas onslaught
"Every second we thought that we were going to die," Ortal Dadya said after emerging from the safe room of her home where she hid when Hamas fighters stormed Sderot.
Read moreKohli, Rahul lead India out of peril to beat Australia at World Cup
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul hit defiant knocks to lift India from a perilous three down for two runs to a six-wicket win over Australia in their opening Cricket World Cup match on Sunday.
Read moreTyphoon Koinu skirts Hong Kong, heads for southern China's Hainan island
Typhoon Koinu tracked towards China's resort island of Hainan on Sunday night after skirting Hong Kong, bringing heavy rains and powerful gusts while prompting the closure of transport services and schools in the financial hub.
Read moreIsrael-Gaza war ignites worldwide impact
The conflict between Israel and Hamas militants is making a global impact with Britain, Canada, France and Germany among nations stepping up security around potential Jewish targets as pro-Palestinian protests break out in the Middle East.
Read moreLate Griezmann penalty earns Atletico win over Real Sociedad
Antoine Griezmann converted a late penalty to snatch Atletico Madrid a controversial late 2-1 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday.
Read moreIsrael, Gaza reel as death toll soars to 1,000 in war with Hamas
Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack on its territory in half a century, formally declared war on Hamas Sunday as the conflict's death toll surged to 1,000 after the Palestinian militant group launched a massive surprise assault from Gaza.
Read moreBiles wins beam and floor golds to reach 23 world titles
US superstar Simone Biles won a record-extending 23rd world title on Sunday with gold in the floor final after also winning on the balance beam on the last day of the world gymnastics championships.
Read moreKenyan Kiptum sets world record to win Chicago Marathon
Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men's world record to win Sunday's Chicago Marathon in two hours and 35 seconds while Dutch runner Sifan Hassan won in the second-fastest women's time in history.
Read moreMontpellier game in Ligue 1 abandoned after firecracker thrown at goalkeeper
The Ligue 1 game between Montpellier and Clermont on Sunday was abandoned in injury time after visiting goalkeeper Mory Diaw was targeted by a firecracker thrown from the stands and had to be stretchered off.
Read moreSlick Leverkusen sink derby rivals Cologne to go top
Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen continued their unbeaten start to the season by sinking derby rivals Cologne 3-0 to return to the Bundesliga summit on Sunday.
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